National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1030 (Terracing: 773, Seating: 237, VIP seats: 20) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Isaac Ferreira kicked off to start the match. Cristian Vladimirescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Ferreira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Vladimirescu came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by U21 Brazil's Luisinho Linhares. But to his dismay, Luisinho Linhares quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferdinand Zmărăndache in the 15th minute of play forced U21 Brazil's goalkeeper Igor Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Igor Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Călin Nedelciu in the 16th minute. After 17 played minutes U21 Brazil got a freekick which was hit by Claudinho Nogueira. After a rather tough play, U21 Romania's Grigore Bădilescu got a free kick in the 24th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ştefan Istrăteanu during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 32nd minute Grigore Bădilescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Igor Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U21 Brazil's Igor Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdinand Zmărăndache in the 33rd minute of play. In the 35th minute Luisinho Linhares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristian Vladimirescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, U21 Brazil's Luisão Tepedino got a free kick in the 37th minute. Igor Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinand Zmărăndache, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Vladimirescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Ferreira, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Igor Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grigore Bădilescu in the 43rd minute of the match. U21 Romania's Cristian Vladimirescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Ferreira in the 47th minute of play. After the first half U21 Brazil were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Călin Nedelciu made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Isaac Ferreira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristian Vladimirescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to U21 Romania getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Mircea Romanescu hit a great ball. U21 Romania made a substitution. Nicolae Ceaușescu replaced Mircea Romanescu. U21 Romania's Petrică Manea was substituted for Călin Nedelciu. U21 Brazil's Igor Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolae Ceaușescu in the 58th minute of play. Igor Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petrică Manea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isaac Ferreira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Cristian Vladimirescu made a huge save. Igor Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petrică Manea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of U21 Brazil booed when U21 Romania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isac Trifu didn't get a good kick on the ball. U21 Brazil made a substitution. Victor Sena replaced Isaac Ferreira. U21 Brazil made a substitution. João Marcos replaced Luisinho Linhares. Isac Trifu kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the game, Victor Sena recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cristian Vladimirescu. Victor Sena showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Igor Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petrică Manea in the 71st minute of play. Igor Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petrică Manea, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Petrică Manea spun around in front of the goal 74 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of U21 Brazil's goal. Victor Sena's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 81stth minute, Cristian Vladimirescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolae Ceaușescu in the 82nd minute of play forced U21 Brazil's goalkeeper Igor Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Igor Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolae Ceaușescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 94 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Victor Sena came free, but Cristian Vladimirescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. U21 Brazil walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.