U21 League

Sami Zübeyr Arena
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Vladimir Lenin struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Codruț Tuleiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Maci -MM-. 9 minutes into the game, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s Erik Cantona nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adolfo Abar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Cantona in the 13th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Adolfo Abar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the FC Maci -MM- defense, Erik Cantona kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adolfo Abar. The FC Maci -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adolfo Abar should have stopped the shot. After 22 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Ovidiu Encuțu. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Cantona in the 24th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Adolfo Abar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adolfo Abar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ilie Balaci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vladimir Lenin hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Adolfo Abar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ilie Balaci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute, Dacian Goiceanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Codruț Tuleiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vladimir Lenin's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Vladimir Lenin stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, FC Maci -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ovidiu Encuțu to maneuver through the defense. When Victor Cojocaru fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Maci -MM-'s protests and gave Victor Cojocaru a yellow card for diving instead. 58 minutes into the match, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s goal looked a bit too open when Basarab Oneț came free, but Codruț Tuleiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Basarab Oneț sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hortêncio Curvelo kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the game, Erik Cantona recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Adolfo Abar. Erik Cantona showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Ilie Balaci's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 82ndth minute, Adolfo Abar skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Nicolae Pădureanu hit a great ball. Adolfo Abar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dacian Goiceanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute Dacian Goiceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adolfo Abar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC Maci -MM-'s Basarab Oneț got a free kick in the 96th minute. Erik Cantona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolfo Abar having to interfere. The FC Maci -MM- fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- were clearly better and deserved to take the win.