U23 League

Stadionul Ripensia
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Basarab Arotăriței kicked off to start the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cosmin Mușetescu during the 2nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 6 minutes into the match, FC Berea's goalkeeper Dacian Iurea had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Răzvan Boieru. A collision led to FC Berea getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Berea Matei hit a great ball. Dacian Iurea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Răzvan Boieru, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. After 19 played minutes FC Berea got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Hâldan. In the 21st minute Basarab Arotăriței shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vlad Voican saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 22nd minute of the game, Basarab Arotăriței landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. During the 22nd minute of the match Cosmin Mușetescu completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Cosmin Mușetescu a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. 22 minutes into the game, one of MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Vlad Voican had in the 26thth minute some difficulties stopping Olimpiu Tapalagă's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Vlad Voican showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toader Buzoianu, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Vlad Voican made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sabin Vâlcu in the 36th minute of play. In the 41st minute Toader Buzoianu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vlad Voican saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Răzvan Boieru got a free kick in the 42nd minute. 42 minutes into the match, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goal looked a bit too open when Toader Buzoianu came free, but Vlad Voican reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 47 minutes into the match, FC Berea's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Vătavu came free, but Dacian Iurea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dan Stelaru made a kick off. In the 54th minute Dan Stelaru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dacian Iurea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Vlad Voican got control of the ball when Olimpiu Tapalagă tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 58 played minutes MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV got a freekick which was hit by Gheorghe Zmărăndache. Robert Vătavu struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Dacian Iurea 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. Răzvan Boieru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Dacian Iurea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vlad Voican showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toader Buzoianu, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. After 71 minutes of play, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Dan Stelaru made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dacian Iurea was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Răzvan Boieru in the 74th minute of play forced FC Berea's goalkeeper Dacian Iurea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Berea's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Eric Hulubei was slow to take the kick. During this time MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's players had a chance to rest. In the 78th minute of the match, Toader Buzoianu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Vlad Voican saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Toader Buzoianu 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. Vlad Voican made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Berea Luca sent off a good shot on target. Dacian Iurea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dan Stelaru in the 86th minute of the match. In the 88th minute of the match MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV got a corner. FC Berea's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Eric Hulubei ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 90th match minute, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Cozorici to maneuver through the defense.