U18 League

V.I.P.
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Costică Mangra started the match with the kick off. When VIP's Octav Şoimu in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye UFC STEAUA's goalie prevented a goal. Ernest Obreja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Octav Şoimu in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costică Mangra in the 19th minute of play forced VIP's goalkeeper Alexandru Butuc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 21 minutes into the game, when Ciprian Burtea put in a rough tackle. Ciprian Burtea kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind VIP's goalkeeper Alexandru Butuc, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. UFC STEAUA's Ernest Obreja proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save UFC STEAUA from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octav Şoimu in the 33rd minute of play forced UFC STEAUA's goalkeeper Ernest Obreja to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anton Mahonea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 37 minutes into the match, VIP's goal looked a bit too open when Costică Mangra came free, but Alexandru Butuc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ioan Oțeteleșanu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Alexandru Butuc tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 43rd minute, Eliodor Bărăian left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The UFC STEAUA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Octav Şoimu to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Octav Şoimu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 54th minute, Octav Şoimu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ernest Obreja was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Alexandru Butuc made an important save on a dangerous shot by Costică Mangra in the 58th minute. Filip Băncilă kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anton Mahonea in the 61st minute of play forced UFC STEAUA's goalkeeper Ernest Obreja to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anton Mahonea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Ioan Oțeteleșanu made a precise shot to the right of Alexandru Butuc. VIP's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. 71 minutes into the match, VIP's goal looked a bit too open when Costică Mangra came free, but Alexandru Butuc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, VIP's Radu Humă got a free kick in the 71st minute. Alexandru Butuc made an important save on a dangerous shot by Costică Mangra in the 74th minute. 78 minutes into the match, VIP's goal looked a bit too open when Eliodor Bărăian came free, but Alexandru Butuc reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, VIP's goalkeeper Alexandru Butuc had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Costică Mangra. Ioan Oțeteleșanu struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Alexandru Butuc didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for UFC STEAUA. In the 90th minute, Costică Mangra made a precise shot to the right of Alexandru Butuc. VIP's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. UFC STEAUA'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.