U18 League

Pietricica
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nistor Iftimescu made the kick off which started today's match. After 3 played minutes Club Vertigo got a freekick which was hit by Iulian Şteflea. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Iulian Şteflea during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 9th minute of the match Nichifor Burnei sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Remus Greavu skillfully saved the ball. With an all-out effort, Club Vertigo's Nechifor Gheție threw himself towards the right post 11 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Nistor Iftimescu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Remus Greavu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radu Nae, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 18th minute Sorin Cucerzan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Remus Greavu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nechifor Gheție was a little too slow when Nistor Iftimescu got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 21st minute. The score was now 1-0. In the 30th minute, Iulian Şteflea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Club Vertigo's Remus Greavu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Radu Nae in the 31st minute of play. Remus Greavu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sorin Cucerzan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Tractorul Satulung -MM- booed when Club Vertigo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sabin Corcoveanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Nichifor Burnei managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Nichifor Burnei was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Remus Greavu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Nechifor Gheție got control of the ball when Corneliu Maleș tried to sneak it across the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Remus Greavu came out of the goal in the 51st minute to try and stop a shot by Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Radu Nae. But to his dismay, Radu Nae quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Nichifor Burnei received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Remus Greavu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nichifor Burnei could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Remus Greavu made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Avram Bistreanu in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Remus Greavu saved Club Vertigo from getting behind. Nistor Iftimescu charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nistor Iftimescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nistor Iftimescu kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Nichifor Burnei took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 68th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Remus Greavu. Club Vertigo's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Radu Nae got free with Remus Greavu in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 73rd minute, Radu Nae hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Corneliu Maleș recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Corneliu Maleș received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Nechifor Gheție tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nichifor Burnei came free with the goalkeeper in the 88th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Remus Greavu could save by the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Ivan Dănilă managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Vertigo's supporters rose to their feet, but Ivan Dănilă was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nechifor Gheție breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Ivan Dănilă had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.