Prized/Friendly Cup

Buffalo Arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Danil Merkushev got free with Domingos Savier in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marian Basarab showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aurelio Berdoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Marin Tufescu succeeded in the game's 10th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-0. Adrian Zbora could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Domingos Savier made a huge save. 14 minutes into the match, Northern California's goalkeeper Domingos Savier had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marin Tufescu. In the 16th minute, 张阳强 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Domingos Savier was out of position in the 18 minute of play, and Danil Merkushev capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Danil Merkushev really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Northern California's Domingos Savier proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Northern California from getting a goal against them. Gustavo Isazi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marian Basarab having to interfere. In the 25thth minute of the game Gustavo Isazi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Buffalo Timişoara's Marian Basarab was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 26 minutes had been played when some careless play by Buffalo Timişoara's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aurelio Berdoi was slow to take the kick. During this time Northern California's players had a chance to rest. Northern California's Domingos Savier proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Northern California from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marin Tufescu got free with Domingos Savier in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 30 played minutes Buffalo Timişoara got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Zbora. After a defensive mix-up in Buffalo Timişoara's zone, Aurelio Berdoi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marian Basarab came out of the goal and Aurelio Berdoi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marian Basarab showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo Isazi in the 34th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Adrian Zbora was the one to do the kick off. Danil Merkushev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 50th minute. Domingos Savier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Domingos Savier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danil Merkushev in the 55th minute of the match. Domingos Savier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Danil Merkushev, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 58 minutes, Călin Borogeanu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Buffalo Timişoara and the Northern California players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 58th minute, Călin Borogeanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Buffalo Timişoara's goalkeeper Marian Basarab, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Domingos Savier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Zbora, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Domingos Savier didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Buffalo Timişoara's Danil Merkushev shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 4-0 in the ordered_time% minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Danil Merkushev in the 67th minute of play forced Northern California's goalkeeper Domingos Savier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 71 minutes into the match, Buffalo Timişoara's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Isazi came free, but Marian Basarab reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marian Basarab took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Isazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marin Tufescu charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marin Tufescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 73 played minutes Buffalo Timişoara got a freekick which was hit by Marin Tufescu. Buffalo Timişoara made a substitution. Alin Şantău replaced Cornel Timofte. Marin Tufescu kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Domingos Savier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Zbora in the 77th minute of play. Adrian Zbora took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Domingos Savier. Domingos Savier dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. In the 81st minute, Arnulfo Marino ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Domingos Savier was frozen by the shot and now it was 6-0. Domingos Savier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Zbora, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 89thth minute of the game Adrian Zbora who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Northern California's Domingos Savier was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ganjar Prabowo in the 90th minute of play forced Northern California's goalkeeper Domingos Savier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Northern California's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.