World League

Arena Emilião
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Adrian Bârsan 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Chollatit Reungaksorn got free with Vlad Covrig in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Enéas de Toledo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Vlad Covrig showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enéas de Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 10th match minute, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mircea Jupân to maneuver through the defense. Ademir Tande could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Vlad Covrig made a huge save. After some careless play in the PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca defense, Enéas de Toledo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vlad Covrig. The PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vlad Covrig should have stopped the shot. In the 19thth minute of the game Enéas de Toledo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Vlad Covrig was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Enéas de Toledo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vlad Covrig having to interfere. Vlad Covrig showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enéas de Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Vlad Covrig made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Chollatit Reungaksorn sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca booed when Seterma Tractors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ademir Tande didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca defense, Enéas de Toledo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vlad Covrig. The PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vlad Covrig should have stopped the shot. 46 minutes into the game, Enéas de Toledo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Vlad Covrig was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by George Gurlui during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 56 played minutes PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca got a freekick which was hit by George Gurlui. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Adrian Bârsan managed to get in a good position for a shot. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's supporters rose to their feet, but Adrian Bârsan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Čech breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Lucian Şimonca hit a great ball. Vlad Covrig took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enéas de Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ademir Tande in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vlad Covrig prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lucian Şimonca made in the 69th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by George Gurlui. George Gurlui kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Vlad Covrig took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enéas de Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rdth minute of the game Enéas de Toledo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Vlad Covrig was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Mircea Jupân had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 94 minutes into the match, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's goal looked a bit too open when Enéas de Toledo came free, but Vlad Covrig reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee ended the match the Seterma Tractors players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.