U18 League

MASTERBET FC
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) MasterBets's Emil Goicea 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. Emil Goicea could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Marian Dudău made a huge save. 8 minutes into the match, Tudor Vulcănescu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Flavius Galușcă. MasterBets's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tudor Vulcănescu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 18th minute, Tudor Vulcănescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Flavius Galușcă showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tudor Vulcănescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. 22 minutes into the game, Ştefan Barboni was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MasterBets's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fc Lothlorien the free kick. In the 22nd match minute, MasterBets was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ştefan Barboni to maneuver through the defense. 27 minutes into the match, Fc Lothlorien's goalkeeper Marian Dudău had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aurel Beșleaga. Fc Lothlorien's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ştefan Barboni 29 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. Marian Dudău showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emil Goicea, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

MasterBets's Flavius Galușcă played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcu Panait in the 51st minute of play. In the 61st minute, Radu Mineață hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fc Lothlorien's Marcu Panait got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Mugurel Chelaru managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fc Lothlorien's supporters rose to their feet, but Mugurel Chelaru was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Flavius Galușcă breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Fc Lothlorien's Tudor Vulcănescu in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MasterBets's goalie prevented a goal. Fc Lothlorien's Petre Mihăilescu pulled a muscle in his back after 90 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 90 minutes of play MasterBets's Ştefan Barboni was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, MasterBets's Ştefan Barboni got a free kick in the 91st minute. Mugurel Chelaru recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fc Lothlorien'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.