U23 League

P. Alexandru Arena
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marin Zbuchea kicked off to start the match. The supporters of F.C. YKE booed when Juventus Țiu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mihail Ignătoiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juventus Țiu's Marius Bălașa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Şimoc in the 3rd minute of play. 3 minutes into the match, Juventus Țiu's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Şimoc came free, but Marius Bălașa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marius Bălașa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Oblemenco in the 5th minute of play. Emanuel Şimoc charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emanuel Şimoc the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Juventus Țiu booed when F.C. YKE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuel Şimoc didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marius Bălașa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Virgil Macrea in the 10th minute. After a rather tough play, Juventus Țiu's Alexandru Chiriloaie got a free kick in the 12th minute. If Avram Valerian had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Avram Valerian kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Juventus Țiu's Marius Bălașa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marin Zbuchea in the 22nd minute of play. In the 25th match minute, F.C. YKE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Şimoc to maneuver through the defense. In the 27th match minute, F.C. YKE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgar Oblemenco to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to F.C. YKE getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Edgar Oblemenco hit a great ball. Marius Bălașa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Şimoc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marius Bălașa made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Virgil Macrea sent off a good shot on target. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ilie Armeanca made a kick off. Cazimir Puișoru kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 64th minute Marin Zbuchea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marius Bălașa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, F.C. YKE's Edgar Oblemenco got a free kick in the 70th minute. The audience was convinced that Edgar Oblemenco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marius Bălașa was relentless in the 74th minute of the game. A collision led to Juventus Țiu getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Ilie Armeanca hit a great ball. Marius Bălașa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Virgil Macrea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Virgil Macrea in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marius Bălașa saved Juventus Țiu from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Juventus Țiu's Alexandru Chiriloaie got a free kick in the 86th minute. 96 minutes into the match, Juventus Țiu's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Şimoc came free, but Marius Bălașa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. For all the effort they put into the match, the Juventus Țiu players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for F.C. YKE.