U23 League

Diamond Parck
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Iustin Chificeac started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iustin Chificeac in the 6th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Remus Vuia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ragnar Lönn got free with Remus Pinczewski in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Remus Vuia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristinel Bocaneț, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iustin Chificeac in the 16th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Remus Vuia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Remus Pinczewski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Liu Chao Xiao, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the game, Aron Uncescu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MIT Craiova's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club 23 the free kick. After a rather tough play, MIT Craiova's Aron Uncescu got a free kick in the 20th minute. Club 23's Valeriu Toacsen couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 21st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for MIT Craiova. Liu Chao Xiao's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Remus Pinczewski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Liu Chao Xiao in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Remus Pinczewski saved MIT Craiova from getting behind. The supporters of Club 23 booed when MIT Craiova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Liviu Ciolacu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind MIT Craiova's goalkeeper Remus Pinczewski, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 41st minute Liu Chao Xiao shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Remus Pinczewski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Liu Chao Xiao in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Remus Pinczewski saved MIT Craiova from getting behind. When Marin Brașoveanu fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MIT Craiova's protests and gave Marin Brașoveanu a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, MIT Craiova's Marin Brașoveanu got a free kick in the 45th minute. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Liu Chao Xiao to make the kick off. Remus Pinczewski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liu Chao Xiao, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Club 23's Stelian Orescu was substituted for Sergiu Panduru. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ragnar Lönn in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Remus Pinczewski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to MIT Craiova getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Liviu Ciolacu hit a great ball. Club 23 made a substitution. Niculae Cângea replaced Qu Yan Nan. In the 79th minute of the game Andrei Florei made a throw-in which Nicolae Nicoliță played forward. Remus Vuia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iustin Chificeac in the 83rd minute. The audience was convinced that Aron Chițes's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Remus Pinczewski was relentless in the 92nd minute of the game. When MIT Craiova's Iustin Chificeac in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club 23's goalie prevented a goal. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.