Friendly League

Pildesti Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Raimundo Espírito Santo made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute, FC Steaua Pildesti's Filip Paulescu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Armando Gazza. Armando Gazza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lucian Stere got free with Armando Gazza in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 16th minute Raimundo Espírito Santo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marian Văduvescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Armando Gazza made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Lucian Stere sent off a good shot on target. FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raimundo Espírito Santo in the 29th minute of play. Armando Gazza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zygmunt Dunajski, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Marian Văduvescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yenal Tanır, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Acatincăi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes FC Steaua Pildesti got a freekick which was hit by Nae Griguță. Vidar Albäck sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raimundo Espírito Santo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Raimundo Espírito Santo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 51stth minute, Marian Văduvescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Juventus PTM booed when FC Steaua Pildesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Antohi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 62nd minute Yenal Tanır shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marian Văduvescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 66th minute the ball was on its way in behind Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Armando Gazza, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yenal Tanır in the 68th minute of play forced FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 74thth minute of the game Lucian Stere who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Juventus PTM's Armando Gazza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 75 minutes Juventus PTM's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Zygmunt Dunajski who took care of the corner kick. Armando Gazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Filip Paulescu in the 86th minute of the match. In the 88th minute, Ferdinand Honcioiu made a precise shot to the right of Marian Văduvescu. FC Steaua Pildesti's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. A collision led to Juventus PTM getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Nicu Ilieș hit a great ball. In the 92nd minute of the match Nistor Costandache sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Armando Gazza skillfully saved the ball. Ferdinand Honcioiu hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Armando Gazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucian Stere in the 95th minute of the match. The Juventus PTM supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Juventus PTM would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.