U18 League

Stadionul Ripensia
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Ilie Armeanca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 6th minute Sabin Nicolae shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nichifor Badea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th minute Juventus Țiu were awarded a corner. Mugurel Buda went to the cornerflag to take it. Juventus Țiu's Marius Bălașa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Costel Vlas in the 10th minute of play. Alexandru Chiriloaie kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Nichifor Badea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sabin Nicolae in the 13th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Avram Valerian in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nichifor Badea prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Avram Valerian's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nichifor Badea was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Nichifor Badea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Traian Codin in the 18th minute of play. Nichifor Badea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ilie Armeanca, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. The supporters of Juventus Țiu booed when MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Narcis Arapașu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexandru Chiriloaie kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Juventus Țiu's Mugurel Buda got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Marius Bălașa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Gherasim in the 39th minute of play. Dorel Logofătu hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. 45 minutes into the match, Juventus Țiu's Mugurel Buda broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Răzvan Moșneanu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Marius Bălașa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Sabin Nicolae's late challenge caught a MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sabin Nicolae helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Juventus Țiu getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Sabin Nicolae hit a great ball. Nicodim Agulescu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 51st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Marius Bălașa. Juventus Țiu's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 52 played minutes MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Gherasim. Mugurel Buda took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 53rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nichifor Badea. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Nichifor Badea was out of position in the 55 minute of play, and Alexandru Chiriloaie capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Alexandru Chiriloaie really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. In the 62nd minute, Petrică Cîrțu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 67 minutes into the match, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goal looked a bit too open when Ilie Armeanca came free, but Nichifor Badea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th minute, Adrian Gherasim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ilie Armeanca got free with Nichifor Badea in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dorel Logofătu's late challenge caught a Juventus Țiu's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dorel Logofătu helped the player get up and apologised. After 75 played minutes MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV got a freekick which was hit by Dorel Logofătu. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ilie Armeanca got free with Nichifor Badea in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Narcis Arapașu got a free kick in the 77th minute. A collision led to Juventus Țiu getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Traian Codin hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Vlas in the 80th minute of play forced Juventus Țiu's goalkeeper Marius Bălașa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Adrian Gherasim managed to get in a good position for a shot. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's supporters rose to their feet, but Adrian Gherasim was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marius Bălașa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mihail Ignătoiu charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mihail Ignătoiu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nicodim Agulescu struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Marius Bălașa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Vlas in the 87th minute of play forced Juventus Țiu's goalkeeper Marius Bălașa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Avram Valerian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Nichifor Badea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nichifor Badea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandru Chiriloaie in the 92nd minute of the match. Marius Bălașa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costel Vlas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Juventus Țiu eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.