Pildesti Arena
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125,
Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bogdan Niedbalski kicked off to start the match. Marek Vabadus 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 5th minute. After a rather tough play, Hardstyle United's Eiko Uhtlik got a free kick in the 7th minute. When Nistor Costandache came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the FC Steaua Pildesti fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Nistor Costandache couldn't finish the play. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bogdan Niedbalski in the 10th minute of play. A hard shot 12 in the game by Filip Paulescu from a close distance when the talented Marek Vabadus managed to make a qualified save. Hardstyle United's players were relieved. Marek Vabadus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Paulescu in the 13th minute of play. Marek Vabadus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucian Stere in the 14th minute of play. In the 15th minute of the match FC Steaua Pildesti got a corner. Hardstyle United's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nistor Costandache ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Nicolae Barbu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Hardstyle United's Marek Vabadus did a great save. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aare Särg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marek Vabadus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filip Paulescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Marek Vabadus made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Filip Paulescu sent off a good shot on target. In the 22nd minute Aare Särg 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. Marek Vabadus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucian Stere, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Filip Paulescu might have been able to make a better finish in the 25th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marek Vabadus. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Filip Paulescu ran back to his position shaking his head. Filip Paulescus short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Marek Vabadus to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 28 minutes into the match, Hardstyle United's goal looked a bit too open when Filip Paulescu came free, but Marek Vabadus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of FC Steaua Pildesti booed when Hardstyle United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kris Leinatamm didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 31st match minute, Hardstyle United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ander Lepist to maneuver through the defense. In the 32ndth minute of the game Lucian Stere who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hardstyle United's Marek Vabadus was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ander Lepist charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ander Lepist the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Filip Paulescu in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marek Vabadus prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Hardstyle United booed when FC Steaua Pildesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Terry Doyle didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marian Văduvescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Niedbalski in the 41st minute of the match. Hardstyle United were awarded a corner in the 42th minute after FC Steaua Pildesti's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bo Dallas took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Anthony Rossini heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Marek Vabadus made an important save on a dangerous shot by Filip Paulescu in the 47th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.
50 minutes into the match, Hardstyle United's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolae Barbu came free, but Marek Vabadus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marian Văduvescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aare Särg in the 52nd minute. Filip Paulescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marek Vabadus having to interfere. 57 minutes into the match, Hardstyle United's goal looked a bit too open when Filip Paulescu came free, but Marek Vabadus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Philip Congson hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Lucian Stere recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Aare Särg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marek Vabadus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Filip Paulescu's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. Filip Paulescu kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Marek Vabadus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolae Barbu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marek Vabadus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicolae Barbu's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. With a little luck, FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu got control of the ball when Aare Särg tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aare Särg came free with the goalkeeper in the 75th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marian Văduvescu could save by the left post. 75 minutes into the match, Aare Särg notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu. Marian Văduvescu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Filip Paulescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Steaua Pildesti's supporters rose to their feet, but Filip Paulescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marek Vabadus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marian Văduvescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Niedbalski in the 81st minute of the match. Zygmunt Dunajski hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bogdan Niedbalski in the 83rd minute of play. Marian Văduvescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aare Särg in the 86th minute. Hardstyle United's Marek Vabadus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filip Paulescu in the 87th minute of play. Marian Văduvescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Niedbalski in the 91st minute of the match. In the 91st minute, Anthony Rossini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute Filip Paulescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marek Vabadus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.
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