U21 League

Purcaresti
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Dinu Aursulesei started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Dinu Aursulesei came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Purcaresti CSS fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Dinu Aursulesei couldn't finish the play. When the match clock showed 8 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Ivan Baniu sped through Purcaresti CSS's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Damian Toader. After having played for 14 minutes, Eduard Glodeanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Purcaresti CSS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eduard Glodeanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 15 played minutes AFC Nirosxn 08 got a freekick which was hit by Nicu Bălțăteanu. Eugen Tiberiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Damian Toader took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Baniu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Ivan Baniu managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC Nirosxn 08's supporters rose to their feet, but Ivan Baniu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Damian Toader breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 24 played minutes Purcaresti CSS got a freekick which was hit by Martin Bacanu. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Baniu in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Damian Toader prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The AFC Nirosxn 08 fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when AFC Nirosxn 08's Ivan Baniu looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 36thth minute of the game Ivan Baniu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Purcaresti CSS's Damian Toader was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 37 minutes, Gigi Drăgan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Purcaresti CSS and the AFC Nirosxn 08 players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ivan Baniu kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. The supporters of AFC Nirosxn 08 booed when Purcaresti CSS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dinu Aursulesei didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute Ivan Baniu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damian Toader saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ivan Baniu made a kick off. When AFC Nirosxn 08's Ivan Baniu in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Purcaresti CSS's goalie prevented a goal. AFC Nirosxn 08's Nistor Zamfir played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugen Tiberiu in the 56th minute of play. A collision led to Purcaresti CSS getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Dinu Aursulesei hit a great ball. With a little luck, Purcaresti CSS's Damian Toader got control of the ball when Ivan Baniu tried to sneak it across the goal line. 64 minutes into the game, Ivan Baniu lined in a short shot 0-3 behind a frustrated Damian Toader. After a defensive mix-up in Purcaresti CSS's zone, Ivan Baniu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Damian Toader came out of the goal and Ivan Baniu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 69 minutes into the game, Purcaresti CSS's Dinu Aursulesei nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nistor Zamfir made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. After having played for 73 minutes, Ivan Baniu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC Nirosxn 08's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ivan Baniu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eugen Tiberiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eduard Glodeanu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 85 minutes into the match, Eugen Tiberiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nistor Zamfir. AFC Nirosxn 08's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eugen Tiberiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivan Baniu in the 88th minute of play forced Purcaresti CSS's goalkeeper Damian Toader to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Damian Toader stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ivan Baniu's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. When AFC Nirosxn 08's Ivan Baniu in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Purcaresti CSS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 96th minute of the match, Ivan Baniu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Damian Toader saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. AFC Nirosxn 08's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.