League

AFP Arena
Spectators: 7618 (Terracing: 5993, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 125) Timbau CSM's Elemér Udvarhelyi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Pompiliu Cristocea charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pompiliu Cristocea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 5 minutes into the match, AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's goal looked a bit too open when Elemér Udvarhelyi came free, but Luca Halipa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eugen Alex fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cosmin Roman having to interfere. Luca Halipa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elemér Udvarhelyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. 9 minutes into the match, AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's goal looked a bit too open when Elemér Udvarhelyi came free, but Luca Halipa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Timbau CSM's defense didn't have a chance, in the 10th minute, when Eugen Alex scored to the left of an out of position Cosmin Roman, making the score, 1-0. In the 13th minute, Avram Aalexoaiei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute, Pompiliu Cristocea 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. 21 minutes into the match, Fabian Ilinca had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Luca Halipa. AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fabian Ilinca was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Cosmin Roman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pompiliu Cristocea in the 24th minute. Cosmin Roman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eugen Alex in the 25th minute. Luca Halipa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elemér Udvarhelyi in the 27th minute of play. Luca Halipa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nechifor Ispas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to AS Fulgerul Ploieşti getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Nae Boteanu hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elemér Udvarhelyi in the 39th minute of play forced AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's goalkeeper Luca Halipa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Pompiliu Cristocea could shoot a difficult shot in the 41st minute, which Cosmin Roman however easily saved by the left post. Cosmin Roman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nae Boteanu in the 43rd minute of the match. Luca Halipa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elemér Udvarhelyi in the 46th minute of play. Luca Halipa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elemér Udvarhelyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. Nechifor Ispas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nae Boteanu was the one to do the kick off. In the 56th match minute, AS Fulgerul Ploieşti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dragoş Iorga to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferdinand Jupân in the 57th minute of play forced AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's goalkeeper Luca Halipa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Timbau CSM booed when AS Fulgerul Ploieşti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugen Alex didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's Luca Halipa got control of the ball when Elemér Udvarhelyi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Elemér Udvarhelyi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Luca Halipa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 75 minutes into the game, AS Fulgerul Ploieşti's Nae Boteanu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cosmin Roman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Cosmin Roman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pompiliu Cristocea, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 80th minute Cristi Ionășescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luca Halipa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicu Bogdan kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Elemér Udvarhelyi kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elemér Udvarhelyi in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luca Halipa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Timbau CSM's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.