U23 League

Blue Arena
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Brain Struik took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isac Begal in the 3rd minute of play forced MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goalkeeper Fabian Ioniță to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 3rd minute Isac Begal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Ioniță saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Cristinel Dindelegan managed to get in a good position for a shot. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristinel Dindelegan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tomas Panpili breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 9th minute Brain Struik shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomas Panpili saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabian Ioniță made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Corneliu Stănoiu sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Traian Ursu got free with Fabian Ioniță in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tomas Panpili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brain Struik in the 16th minute of play. Tomas Panpili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brain Struik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fabian Ioniță showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matías Suárez in the 20th minute of the match. Fabian Ioniță took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matías Suárez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Fabian Ioniță got control of the ball when Corneliu Stănoiu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Fabian Ioniță made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Corneliu Stănoiu sent off a good shot on target. Fabian Ioniță took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Traian Ursu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 30thth minute of the game Brain Struik who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but BlueLionesse's Tomas Panpili was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Fabian Ioniță made an important save on a dangerous shot by Corneliu Stănoiu in the 34th minute. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Fabian Ioniță proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV from getting a goal against them. With an all-out effort, BlueLionesse's Fabian Ioniță threw himself towards the right post 42 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Isac Begal, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 43rd minute Matías Suárez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Ioniță saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tomas Panpili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiberiu Filip in the 46th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

With 55 minutes on the clock, Gong Zhen Jie commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. BlueLionesse's Ferhat Kıvılcım was substituted for Corneliu Stănoiu. Călin Pamfil hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Fabian Ioniță showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isac Begal in the 65th minute of the match. In the 68th minute, Marlon Brando hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brain Struik could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Tomas Panpili made a huge save. 77 minutes into the match, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goal looked a bit too open when Matías Suárez came free, but Fabian Ioniță reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabian Ioniță showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isac Begal in the 84th minute of the match. Tiberiu Filip fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomas Panpili having to interfere. Fabian Ioniță showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eliodor Durbacă in the 91st minute of the match. Isac Begal kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Cristinel Dindelegan hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. In the 97th match minute, BlueLionesse was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucas Torrea to maneuver through the defense. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.