Prized/Friendly Cup

Phoenix Field
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Juventus F.C.'s Alessio Punta 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alessio Punta in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ionel Panaitoiu saved Phoenix Strikers from getting behind. Alessio Punta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ionel Panaitoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessio Punta, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Juventus F.C.'s goalkeeper Eugenio Lorenzi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olimpiu Mustea. Olimpiu Mustea kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 11thth minute. Though ot was a great shot Juventus F.C.'s keeper Eugenio Lorenzi was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. The Juventus F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when Juventus F.C.'s Alessio Punta 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 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Eugenio Lorenzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olimpiu Mustea, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Eugenio Lorenzi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olimpiu Mustea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20thth minute of the game Alessio Punta who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Phoenix Strikers getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Luis Flores hit a great ball. A collision led to Phoenix Strikers getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Olimpiu Mustea hit a great ball. A collision led to Phoenix Strikers getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Gigi Pantea hit a great ball. 28 minutes had been played when some careless play by Phoenix Strikers's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Zlatan Winger was slow to take the kick. During this time Juventus F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Ionel Panaitoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessio Punta in the 32nd minute of play. In the 36th minute, Alessio Punta made a precise shot to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu. Phoenix Strikers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. 39 minutes into the game, Olimpiu Mustea recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Eugenio Lorenzi. Olimpiu Mustea showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. 43 minutes into the match, Phoenix Strikers's goal looked a bit too open when Zlatan Winger came free, but Ionel Panaitoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ladislav Trtík's late challenge caught a Phoenix Strikers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ladislav Trtík helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Phoenix Strikers booed when Juventus F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ladislav Trtík didn't get a good kick on the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Emanuel Mascovescu made a kick off. Juventus F.C.'s Eugenio Lorenzi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Galtero in the 52nd minute of play. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Phoenix Strikers from getting a goal against them. Eugenio Lorenzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olimpiu Mustea, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Phoenix Strikers's goalkeeper Ionel Panaitoiu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Phoenix Strikers's defense didn't have a chance, in the 74th minute, when Alessio Punta scored to the left of an out of position Ionel Panaitoiu, making the score, 1-4. Juventus F.C. made a substitution. Carlo Citrullo replaced Zlatan Winger. Phoenix Strikers's Pavel Haaland was substituted for Traian Moldovan. If Carlo Citrullo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ionel Panaitoiu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Claudio Caniggia showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-5 in the 81 minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Claudio Caniggia got free with Ionel Panaitoiu in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Claudio Caniggia got free with Ionel Panaitoiu in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ionel Panaitoiu made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Claudio Caniggia sent off a good shot on target. In the 93rd match minute, Phoenix Strikers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laurențiu Stelaru to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Juventus F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.