Prized/Friendly Cup

Ramblers Arena
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) New York Red Bulls's Nazım Taci started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 4 played minutes New York Red Bulls got a freekick which was hit by Francisc Ştiubei. Martin Ostadar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nazım Taci in the 9th minute of the match. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by Les Tigres's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Basarab Panduru was slow to take the kick. During this time New York Red Bulls's players had a chance to rest. The corner first didn't look so dangerous but when Cristinel Alamaru got the ball he succeeded in some way to get through the defenders to deliver a very hard score. Result 1-0. 14 minutes into the match. Eduardo Pereyra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rigoberto Iratze in the 19th minute of the match. In the 19th match minute, New York Red Bulls was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basarab Panduru to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rigoberto Iratze in the 27th minute of play forced New York Red Bulls's goalkeeper Eduardo Pereyra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 32 minutes into the game, Nazım Taci recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Martin Ostadar. Nazım Taci showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Les Tigres's Martin Ostadar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nazım Taci in the 38th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nazım Taci in the 39th minute of play forced Les Tigres's goalkeeper Martin Ostadar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 41 minutes had been played when some careless play by Les Tigres's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Basarab Panduru was slow to take the kick. During this time New York Red Bulls's players had a chance to rest. In the 41st minute, George Schiau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Ostadar was out of position in the 43 minute of play, and Nazım Taci capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Nazım Taci really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rigoberto Iratze to make the kick off. In the 51st minute, New York Red Bulls's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Rigoberto Iratze fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Martin Ostadar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nazım Taci's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. Nazım Taci's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Martin Ostadar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. After 58 minutes Les Tigres's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Basarab Panduru who took care of the corner kick. Les Tigres's Martin Ostadar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nazım Taci in the 60th minute of play. Martin Ostadar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nazım Taci in the 62nd minute of the match. Eduardo Pereyra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rigoberto Iratze in the 72nd minute of play. A collision led to Les Tigres getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Victor Steven hit a great ball. Nazım Taci scored 4-0 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Martin Ostadar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Nazım Taci blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martin Ostadar having to make a save. After 84 played minutes New York Red Bulls got a freekick which was hit by Liviu Bărănescu. A collision led to New York Red Bulls getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Nazım Taci hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, New York Red Bulls's Marian Balint got a free kick in the 91st minute. There was no doubt that New York Red Bulls were the better team. New York Red Bulls's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.