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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Dean Li made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eugen Gagiu in the 2nd minute. Bernardo Brower kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Bernardo Brower got in the 5th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Mădălin Crainic handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. When the match clock showed 5 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Bernardo Brower sped through Romania's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Mădălin Crainic. Dean Li showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Bernea, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Mădălin Crainic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cody Arnold, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Cody Arnold came free, but Mădălin Crainic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Romania's Mădălin Crainic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cody Arnold in the 16th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Eugen Gagiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dean Li. USA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eugen Gagiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After 22 minutes USA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emilian Ştefănică who took care of the corner kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bryce Conn in the 25th minute of play forced Romania's goalkeeper Mădălin Crainic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Claudiu Izbașa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mădălin Crainic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bryce Conn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romania's Mădălin Crainic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Brower in the 32nd minute of play. Mădălin Crainic showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cody Arnold, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Thaddeus Schneider hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. 39 minutes into the match, Romania's Emilian Ştefănică broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Romania's Mădălin Crainic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cody Arnold in the 43rd minute of play. Dean Li took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugen Gagiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Claudiu Izbașa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Romania players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. USA were winning 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Claudiu Izbașa was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugen Gagiu in the 52nd minute of play forced USA's goalkeeper Dean Li to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dean Li made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manole Bernea in the 55th minute of play. Mădălin Crainic stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bernardo Brower's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Bernardo Brower's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Mădălin Crainic firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 60th minute, Manole Bernea made a precise shot to the right of Dean Li. USA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Romania's Vali Rădulescu was substituted for Mircea Uncheşu. Bernardo Brower could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Mădălin Crainic made a huge save. Dean Li showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Bernea, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Mădălin Crainic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bryce Conn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thaddeus Schneider kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. In the 68th match minute, USA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thaddeus Schneider to maneuver through the defense. When Romania's Claudiu Izbașa in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye USA's goalie prevented a goal. 70 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Carrero came free, but Mădălin Crainic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dean Li showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manole Bernea in the 72nd minute of the match. 75 minutes into the match, Romania's goalkeeper Mădălin Crainic had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernardo Brower. Romania's Tiberiu Militaru was substituted for Leontin Enescu. The corner first didn't look so dangerous but when Cary Gaston got the ball he succeeded in some way to get through the defenders to deliver a very hard score. Result 2-3. 78 minutes into the match. Romania's Mădălin Crainic proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Romania from getting a goal against them. Dean Li showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudiu Izbașa, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. After taking down the ball on Romania's corner Emilian Ştefănică fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dean Li quite easily take care of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Reynaldo Kaufman got free with Mădălin Crainic in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dean Li took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudiu Izbașa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dean Li made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudiu Izbașa in the 94th minute of play. Mădălin Crainic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernando Carrero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.