Friendly League

CARDINAL STADIUM
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, FC MeHigh's Sabin Almăgean got a free kick in the 7th minute. FC MeHigh's Florin Zăhărescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Peppe Mascara in the 8th minute of play. Virgil Crăiță kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Lars Malmgren managed to get in a good position for a shot. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's supporters rose to their feet, but Lars Malmgren was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Florin Zăhărescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jan-Joost Werner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iacob Necșulescu in the 15th minute of the match. Gavril Bucur's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Florin Zăhărescu firmly grabbed it by the left post. 20 minutes into the match, FC MeHigh's goal looked a bit too open when Gavril Bucur came free, but Florin Zăhărescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Dan Braru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 24th match minute, C Ａ R D I N Ａ L was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gavril Bucur to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Emil Boltașu got a free kick in the 25th minute. After 32 minutes, Vasile Vădan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC MeHigh and the C Ａ R D I N Ａ L players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of C Ａ R D I N Ａ L booed when FC MeHigh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vasile Vădan didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC MeHigh's Florin Zăhărescu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save FC MeHigh from getting a goal against them. Jan-Joost Werner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dan Braru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Remus Cojan to make the kick off. Gabríel Cristofor took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Florin Zăhărescu. Florin Zăhărescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Florin Zăhărescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peppe Mascara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nichifor Geangu kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Florin Zăhărescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Tăcutu in the 61st minute of play. A collision led to FC MeHigh getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Iacob Necșulescu hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Remus Cojan in the 64th minute of play forced C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's goalkeeper Jan-Joost Werner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lars Malmgren was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 68 minutes into the match. After 69 played minutes C Ａ R D I N Ａ L got a freekick which was hit by Lars Malmgren. FC MeHigh's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Iacob Necșulescu in the 72nd minute. FC MeHigh's Iacob Necșulescu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jan-Joost Werner in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 73 minutes into the game, Gabríel Cristofor cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Florin Zăhărescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Peppe Mascara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 80 minutes into the game, C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Peppe Mascara nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Florin Zăhărescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Florin Zăhărescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabríel Cristofor in the 85th minute of the match. With a little luck, C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Jan-Joost Werner got control of the ball when Iacob Necșulescu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Florin Zăhărescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabríel Cristofor in the 88th minute of the match. Jan-Joost Werner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remus Cojan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Florin Zăhărescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peppe Mascara in the 92nd minute of play. Nichifor Geangu charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nichifor Geangu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 93 played minutes FC MeHigh got a freekick which was hit by Nichifor Geangu. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabríel Cristofor in the 94th minute of play forced FC MeHigh's goalkeeper Florin Zăhărescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.