Friendly League

Allianz TBA
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tiberiu Rotariu during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 3rd match minute, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiberiu Rotariu to maneuver through the defense. Golo Phoenix received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Charles Oduor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Charles Oduor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Mihăilescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 17th minute, Felix Mihăilescu made a precise shot to the right of Charles Oduor. Rothwell Park's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Charles Oduor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nistor Vermeşan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Mihăilescu in the 25th minute of play forced Rothwell Park's goalkeeper Charles Oduor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Moses Limo hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Charles Oduor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Mihăilescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 33 minutes, Felix Mihăilescu made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Rothwell Park's Charles Oduor tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Golo Phoenix sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 39 minutes of play, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Golo Phoenix made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Charles Oduor was left in no man's land by his defense there! Charles Oduor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Virgil Jupân in the 42nd minute of the match. After the first half PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Golo Phoenix to strike the kick off in the second half. Golo Phoenix received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Charles Oduor came out and tried to block the shot, but Golo Phoenix slotted it home off the left post making it 0-6 in the 53rd minute. Zablon Shikanda hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Sorin Nicorici struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Charles Oduor didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Dacian Ghițescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sammy Kosgei in the 62nd minute of play. Nistor Vermeşan in the 65thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Charles Oduor, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Charles Oduor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Golo Phoenix in the 66th minute of play. Charles Oduor stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Golo Phoenix's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Felix Mihăilescu kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Charles Oduor didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Felix Mihăilescu went, in the 77th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-8 was the resulting score. The crowd rose to their feet as PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Felix Mihăilescu slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Charles Oduor. That made the score 0-9 after 82 minutes of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Golo Phoenix in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charles Oduor saved Rothwell Park from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dennis Mwaura during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Rothwell Park's Dennis Mwaura got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Charles Oduor made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Sorin Nicorici sent off a good shot on target. Charles Oduor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Golo Phoenix in the 97th minute of the match. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.