Challenge

National Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Manuel Pantiș got the match started through his kick off. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Romania's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daddy Gol in the 8th minute of play forced FC BRADUL -MM-'s goalkeeper Marius Niculescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bogdan Udrişte could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Marius Niculescu made a huge save. Gigel Zăvoiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Manuel Pantiș's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. Manuel Pantiș sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 17th minute, Daddy Gol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gigel Zăvoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Pantiș in the 18th minute of play. Daddy Gol charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Daddy Gol the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Daddy Gol hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 25 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Pantiș came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Pantiș came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th minute of the match, Daddy Gol tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marius Niculescu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 45 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Pantiș came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

FC BRADUL -MM- made a substitution. Cazimir Todea replaced Ionel Pârvulescu. FC BRADUL -MM- made a substitution. Paşa Ali Soysan replaced Manuel Pantiș. The wind increased when Bogdan Udrişte made the kick off in the second half. Eusebiu Fânaru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Gigel Zăvoiu made a huge save. Marius Niculescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Călin Cotoi in the 58th minute of play. FC BRADUL -MM- were awarded a corner in the 65th minute after U21 Romania's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cazimir Todea took the corner. The corner ended in Cazimir Todea almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but U21 Romania's Gigel Zăvoiu did a great save. The FC BRADUL -MM- fans' excitement grew in the 68th match minute when FC BRADUL -MM-'s Paşa Ali Soysan 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paşa Ali Soysan in the 72nd minute of play forced U21 Romania's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When FC BRADUL -MM-'s Paşa Ali Soysan in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Romania's goalie prevented a goal. After 76 minutes U21 Romania's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cazimir Todea who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Edu Ramos managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Edu Ramos's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Gigel Zăvoiu firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dorel Râmniceanu's late challenge caught a FC BRADUL -MM-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dorel Râmniceanu helped the player get up and apologised. In the 80th match minute, U21 Romania was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dorel Râmniceanu to maneuver through the defense. Marius Niculescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daddy Gol in the 82nd minute of the match. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Marius Niculescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bogdan Udrişte in the 83rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paşa Ali Soysan in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gigel Zăvoiu saved U21 Romania from getting behind. Paşa Ali Soysan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Gigel Zăvoiu made a huge save. FC BRADUL -MM- were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.