Prized/Friendly Cup

Bombonera Stadium
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Nicolás Valentini made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 3rd minute of play forced La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baldomiro Txindoki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolás Valentini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 8th minute of play. In the 9th match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walter Samuel to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rubén-Darío Feldmann got free with Baldomiro Txindoki in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 15th minute of play forced La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petrică Cândreanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Baldomiro Txindoki managed to avoid a goal in the 20thth minute, when La Candela FC's Rubén-Darío Feldmann fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sebastián Battaglia was slow to take the kick. During this time La Candela FC's players had a chance to rest. Sebastián Battaglia made a great header on La Candela FC's corner, it was just that FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Baldomiro Txindoki managed to reach the ball for a save. Gigel Horhoianu took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ruben Sánchez. Ruben Sánchez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 26th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Iulian Pietreanu came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 33 minutes, Baldomiro Txindoki successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ruben Sánchez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Petrică Cândreanu in the 36th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petrică Cândreanu in the 36th minute of play forced La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 38 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Orlando Medina. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wilson Arósio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ruben Sánchez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nils-Emil Hansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. In the 43rd minute, Petrică Cândreanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 44th minute, Rubén-Darío Feldmann got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 50th minute Nicolás Valentini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomiro Txindoki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 52nd minute of play. When the match had gone on for 53 minutes, Nicolás Valentini put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Baldomiro Txindoki. In the 55th match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Nicolau to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of FC UNIREA Alba Iulia booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Nicolau didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iulian Pietreanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Ruben Sánchez made a huge save. When La Candela FC's Nicolás Valentini in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalie prevented a goal. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iulian Pietreanu in the 60th minute of play. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Iulian Pietreanu in the 60th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Ruben Sánchez was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for La Candela FC through an amazing save. 62 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iulian Pietreanu. In the 68th minute Rubén-Darío Feldmann shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomiro Txindoki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. La Candela FC's Ruben Sánchez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save La Candela FC from getting a goal against them. Petrică Cândreanu shot from long distance after 72 played minutes, a shot that Ruben Sánchez with certain difficulty stopped from going in under the crossbar. Miguel Nicolau kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. 75 minutes into the match, Petrică Cândreanu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ruben Sánchez, 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orçun Yalınalp in the 78th minute of play forced La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 81st minute Iulian Pietreanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 83rd minute Petrică Cândreanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Sánchez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petrică Cândreanu in the 87th minute of play forced La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Nils-Emil Hansson got a free kick in the 90th minute. After 92 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Rogel. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.