Friendly League

Stelian - Ivan Arena
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Nichifor Dumitrescu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 2nd match minute, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nichifor Dumitrescu to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute, Victor Pandrea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 11 minutes Buffalo Timişoara's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ezzo Doro who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Ezzo Doro got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Aron Râznicu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The audience was convinced that Mircea Dumitrana's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Avram Ştercă was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. Avram Ştercă took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mircea Dumitrana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leonard Caragea hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Damian Dumitrachescu in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aron Râznicu saved Buffalo Timişoara from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Avram Nandriș in the 28th minute of play forced Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goalkeeper Avram Ştercă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mircea Dumitrana's late challenge caught a Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mircea Dumitrana helped the player get up and apologised. 35 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goal looked a bit too open when Victor Pandrea came free, but Avram Ştercă reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ezzo Doro during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th minute, Ezzo Doro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonard Caragea in the 40th minute of play forced Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goalkeeper Avram Ştercă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aron Râznicu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Dumitrachescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Buffalo Timişoara's goalie Aron Râznicu was quick on his feet when Nichifor Dumitrescu aimed and made a shot towards the top left corner. The goalie picked down the ball without great difficulties. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Avram Nandriș to strike the kick off in the second half. Avram Ştercă made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Mircea Dumitrana sent off a good shot on target. Leonard Caragea hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. A collision led to Buffalo Timişoara getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Ivan Balint hit a great ball. 67 minutes into the match, Nichifor Dumitrescu notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Buffalo Timişoara's Aron Râznicu. Aron Râznicu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Aron Râznicu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonard Blaj, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Nichifor Dumitrescu fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's protests and gave Nichifor Dumitrescu a yellow card for diving instead. Buffalo Timişoara's Alexandru Boieraș was substituted for Avram Caba. The supporters of Buffalo Timişoara booed when Batalionul U23 Dorobanti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonard Blaj didn't get a good kick on the ball. Avram Ştercă showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor Pandrea, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Avram Ştercă made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Leonard Caragea sent off a good shot on target. 87 minutes into the match, Buffalo Timişoara's Mircea Dumitrana sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Avram Ştercă narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Avram Ştercă got control of the ball when Victor Pandrea tried to sneak it across the goal line. With 92 minutes on the clock, Valeriu Ozon commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Valeriu Ozon kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nichifor Dumitrescu in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aron Râznicu saved Buffalo Timişoara from getting behind. Avram Ştercă made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Mircea Dumitrana sent off a good shot on target. Buffalo Timişoara's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Batalionul U23 Dorobanti had won, even though Buffalo Timişoara had held more of the ball.