U23 League

Arabesque Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nicodim Urdăreanu took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 4 played minutes Satyricon Black got a freekick which was hit by Virgil Neața. David Mitu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iordache Stoian in the 6th minute of the match. In the 7th match minute, Arabesque -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Corneliu Remus to maneuver through the defense. Alin Costea didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Corneliu Remus went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. 13 minutes into the game, Iordache Stoian was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Satyricon Black's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arabesque -MM- the free kick. Iordache Stoian kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. If Petru Cristocea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Satyricon Black getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Filip Mandoiu hit a great ball. Satyricon Black's Alin Costea proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Satyricon Black from getting a goal against them. Iacob Mălăncioiu scored 1-1 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of David Mitu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Satyricon Black's Alin Costea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victor Arosculesei in the 42nd minute of play. In the 46th minute, Nicodim Urdăreanu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alin Costea was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

If Nicodim Urdăreanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Adam Macri 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. In the 63rd minute, Satyricon Black's Rareș Finteșteanu seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Rareș Finteșteanu the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Satyricon Black protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Rareș Finteșteanu had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Satyricon Black! The referee gave Arabesque -MM- a penalty, 65 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Victor Arosculesei, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Satyricon Black's Alin Costea. 3-1. After a rather tough play, Arabesque -MM-'s Olimpiu Bărbuceanu got a free kick in the 68th minute. With a little luck, Arabesque -MM-'s David Mitu got control of the ball when Iordache Stoian tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 73 minutes, Toader Apostol mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arabesque -MM- and the Satyricon Black players grew even worse after the yellow card. Toader Apostol kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Iordache Stoian struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. David Mitu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Satyricon Black. 76 minutes into the game, Satyricon Black's Manole Benga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. David Mitu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Nicodim Urdăreanu scored 4-2 in the 84th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alin Costea, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. During the 90th minute of the match Corneliu Remus completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Corneliu Remus a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Corneliu Remus kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Adam Macri hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. When the referee ended the match the Arabesque -MM- players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.