Prized/Friendly Cup

ALEXANDRIA ARENA
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gheorghe Leucuța made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Rovine Craiova's Liviu Nițescu got a free kick in the 2nd minute. In the 3rd minute of the match Cristinel Focșa shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dorin Arșanu showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 4 played minutes Alexandria Team08 got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Spirea. After 4 played minutes, Rovine Craiova's Matei Nasta shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Fabian Isăcescu came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Rovine Craiova reached it. In the 11th minute of the match Nistor Pătran sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fabian Isăcescu skillfully saved the ball. After 12 played minutes Alexandria Team08 got a freekick which was hit by Ciprian Avacariței. Fabian Isăcescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jerry Gane, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Albert Balint's late challenge caught a Rovine Craiova's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albert Balint helped the player get up and apologised. 22 minutes into the match, Rovine Craiova's Matei Nasta broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Alexandria Team08's Fabian Isăcescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dacian Patrichi in the 29th minute of play. In the 41st minute Iordache Moisescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Isăcescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iordache Moisescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabian Isăcescu having to interfere.

52 minutes into the match, Jerry Gane dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fabian Isăcescu, 0-3. In the 56th minute Iordache Moisescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Isăcescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabian Isăcescu made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Sandu Munteanu sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Jerry Gane's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fabian Isăcescu was relentless in the 60th minute of the game. With a little luck, Alexandria Team08's Fabian Isăcescu got control of the ball when Dacian Patrichi tried to sneak it across the goal line. 67 minutes into the game, Rovine Craiova's Dacian Patrichi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabian Isăcescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. When Rovine Craiova's Dacian Patrichi in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alexandria Team08's goalie prevented a goal. Dacian Patrichi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 71st match minute, Alexandria Team08 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albert Balint to maneuver through the defense. Dacian Patrichi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabian Isăcescu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Dacian Patrichi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 82 minute of play. Dacian Patrichi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Fabian Isăcescu made a huge save. Filip Fărcășan hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Nistor Pătran took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 88th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Fabian Isăcescu. Alexandria Team08's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Sandu Munteanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle sounded Rovine Craiova left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Alexandria Team08.