U23 League

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Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) When the match clock showed 6 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Nelson Mendoza sped through FC ANC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Sebastian Medrea. After 12 played minutes FC ANC got a freekick which was hit by Leonard Duțulescu. When Hermengildo Jobo came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the UFC STEAUA 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 Hermengildo Jobo couldn't finish the play. After some careless play in the FC ANC defense, Hermengildo Jobo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sebastian Medrea. The FC ANC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sebastian Medrea should have stopped the shot. Nelson Mendoza took the ball and in the 19 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sebastian Medrea. Sebastian Medrea dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. In the 26th minute, Emanuel Gheorghe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 28 minutes, Nelson Mendoza made it 0-4 with a short kick to the right side. FC ANC's Sebastian Medrea tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Nelson Mendoza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sebastian Medrea was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. Hermengildo Jobo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, UFC STEAUA's Hermengildo Jobo got a free kick in the 35th minute. Leonard Duțulescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Felix Cosoreanu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in FC ANC's zone, Hermengildo Jobo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastian Medrea came out of the goal and Hermengildo Jobo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the FC ANC defense, Therkild Prendorf kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sebastian Medrea. The FC ANC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sebastian Medrea should have stopped the shot. 43 minutes into the game, Therkild Prendorf cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-7. Sebastian Medrea was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Disappointed in the 0-7 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Nelson Mendoza stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Hermengildo Jobo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Sebastian Medrea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 60 played minutes UFC STEAUA got a freekick which was hit by Emanuel Gheorghe. Sebastian Medrea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nelson Mendoza's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. 66 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC ANC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nelson Mendoza was slow to take the kick. During this time UFC STEAUA's players had a chance to rest. The audience was convinced that Nelson Mendoza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sebastian Medrea was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Buculeasa in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Cosoreanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 71stth minute of the game Nelson Mendoza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC ANC's Sebastian Medrea was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. FC ANC's Sebastian Medrea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Therkild Prendorf in the 73rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nelson Mendoza in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Medrea saved FC ANC from getting behind. In the 87th minute, UFC STEAUA's Hermengildo Jobo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sebastian Medrea. Sebastian Medrea yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-9. Sebastian Medrea was out of position in the 92 minute of play, and Nelson Mendoza capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Nelson Mendoza really showed his touch with that goal: 0-10. Sebastian Medrea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nelson Mendoza in the 95th minute. UFC STEAUA played a much better game than FC ANC and deserved their victory. The FC ANC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.