Prized/Friendly Cup

NAVIGAȚII BACĂU
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edgar Josan took the kick off in the first half of the match. Papo Roach took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Josan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Papo Roach made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remus Agudaru in the 6th minute of play. In the 8th match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dinu Iureș to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute, Illés Pucheli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Papo Roach didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Remus Agudaru went, in the 13th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 22nd minute Codruț Turcescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Papo Roach saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Avram Nițoi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jannik Roblaa. Avram Nițoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blas Brun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Papo Roach made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Văcaru in the 35th minute of play. In the 36th minute Edgar Josan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Papo Roach saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgar Josan in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Papo Roach prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 40th minute, Remus Agudaru left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The THE CRYSTAL SHIP fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. In the 45th minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Jannik Roblaa fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After 47 minutes, Ilie Romoşan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the THE CRYSTAL SHIP and the Navigatii Bacău players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Navigatii Bacău booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ilie Romoşan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half THE CRYSTAL SHIP were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jannik Roblaa to strike the kick off in the second half. Codruț Turcescus short, quick shot in the 52ndth minute got Papo Roach to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adam Rywin in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Avram Nițoi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Navigatii Bacău fans' excitement grew in the 54th match minute when Navigatii Bacău's Adam Rywin looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 57th minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Remus Agudaru dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. Manuel Văcaru kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. After some careless play in the THE CRYSTAL SHIP defense, Jannik Roblaa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Avram Nițoi. The THE CRYSTAL SHIP fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Avram Nițoi should have stopped the shot. The audience was convinced that Jannik Roblaa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Avram Nițoi was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. After 71 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Dan Eftimiu. In the 72nd minute of the match Illés Pucheli sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Avram Nițoi skillfully saved the ball. Ilie Romoşan hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. With his leg Papo Roach managed to avoid a goal in the 76thth minute, when THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Edgar Josan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 77 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Dinu Iureș. Konrad Ziemniak took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 78th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Avram Nițoi. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Navigatii Bacău was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blas Brun didn't get a good kick on the ball. The THE CRYSTAL SHIP supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing THE CRYSTAL SHIP would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.