National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10301 (Terracing: 7726, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Emanuel Encuțu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Helmuth Rudy, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Tobías Ascue came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by U21 Romania's Pavel Alexandru. But to his dismay, Pavel Alexandru quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Tobías Ascue made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pavel Alexandru in the 21st minute. 22 minutes into the game, Mugurel Banica cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Tobías Ascue was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tobías Ascue showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pavel Alexandru in the 25th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the match, U21 Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Andy Buzov came free, but Emanuel Encuțu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of U21 Chile booed when U21 Romania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augustin Miulescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Helmuth Rudy in the 33rd minute of play forced U21 Romania's goalkeeper Emanuel Encuțu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When U21 Chile's Helmuth Rudy in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Romania's goalie prevented a goal. Gaston Trucco kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pavel Alexandru in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tobías Ascue saved U21 Chile from getting behind. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Helmuth Rudy was the one to do the kick off. Emanuel Encuțu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Helmuth Rudy in the 52nd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Helmuth Rudy got free with Emanuel Encuțu in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Helmuth Rudy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. U21 Chile's Valerio Harriet was substituted for Helmuth Rudy. Tobías Ascue took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gelu Postelnicu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petrică Nistor in the 70th minute of play forced U21 Chile's goalkeeper Tobías Ascue to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tobías Ascue took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petrică Nistor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tobías Ascue made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mugurel Banica in the 75th minute of play. Emanuel Encuțu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valerio Harriet in the 77th minute of the match. In the 78th minute, Andy Buzov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Romania made a substitution. Paul Maghear replaced Alexander Messi. Paul Maghear kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Valerio Harriet recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Emanuel Encuțu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andy Buzov, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pavel Alexandru in the 87th minute of play forced U21 Chile's goalkeeper Tobías Ascue to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to U21 Chile getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Leandro Bacigalupo hit a great ball. Pavel Alexandru might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tobías Ascue. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pavel Alexandru ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrei Fox in the 91st minute of play forced U21 Chile's goalkeeper Tobías Ascue to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ignacio Prieto kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. U21 Romania's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.