A clear victory against second league Onisilos, from Cyprus, may not count as a great achievement, but it leaves room for hope - especially after another tumultuous week, during which the press transferred Poli players to Dinamo, back and forth.
Poli's first eleven consisted of: Popa – Badoi, Canu, Scutaru, Latovlevici – S. Stancu, Srhoj, Abiodun, Artiom Karamyan – Ganea, Axente.
Karamyan scored first (7th minute), after a pass from Ganea, who in turn scored twice (22nd and 31st minutes), once thanks to Badoi's assist and once thanks to Karamyan's. Poli had more chances, but in the end three goals is a decent tally for forty-five minutes' work.
Due to the many substitutions made during the second half, Poli's "end eleven" consisted of: Zimmermann - Milhazes, Ratiu, Canu, Luchin - Sandu, Martinez, Borbely, Popovici - Rusic, Axente.
Although Onisilos missed a penalty around the 60th minute, it was Poli who continued to set out the rules of the game and score three more times in the last fifteen minutes: 19-year-old Popovici scored for 4:0, after a combination between Martinez, Axente and himself; Axente then made it five from within the penalty area; and to round it all off, Martinez dribbled past three players and finished by lobbing the goalkeeper!
Hopefully this good performance will be confirmed by a decent result against a better rated opponent. The season restart draws nearer (23 of February), which means that things have to start moving according to plan pretty soon!
1/25/2008
Friendly Report: Poli - Mlada 3:3 (3:1)
The white-violets drew once more in a spectacular fashion, despite leading twice by two goals! Bucur opened the score after a Ganea cross in the 14th minute, and Ganea made it two after an Artavazd Karamyan free-kick in 29th minute. Mlada pegged back in a similar fashion just one minute later, before the top goalscorer in the Liga 1 (Bucur) intercepted a sloppy back-pass and scored his second of the day. After several substitutions in the second half, Poli's game became less efficient and precise, allowing Mlada to equalize - first, due to a mistake by Popa, and then after a collective defensive error.
While the result isn't fundamentally bad, especially in the context of the many "new faces", it is obvious that the defense is still just not good enough. Hopefully, things will improve in the next few friendlies.
Poli (1st half): Popa - Latovlevici, Canu, Brezinsky, Stancu - Artavazd Karamyan, Aliuta, Borbely, Abiodun - Ganea, Bucur
Poli (2nd half): Popa - Milhazes, Canu, Brezinsky, Stancu - Sandu, Aliuta, Borbely, Badoi - Arman Karamyan, Rusic.
While the result isn't fundamentally bad, especially in the context of the many "new faces", it is obvious that the defense is still just not good enough. Hopefully, things will improve in the next few friendlies.
Poli (1st half): Popa - Latovlevici, Canu, Brezinsky, Stancu - Artavazd Karamyan, Aliuta, Borbely, Abiodun - Ganea, Bucur
Poli (2nd half): Popa - Milhazes, Canu, Brezinsky, Stancu - Sandu, Aliuta, Borbely, Badoi - Arman Karamyan, Rusic.
1/23/2008
Some Transfers
Poli has signed two players in the last few days, one a defender left, the other an offensive midfielder.
Carlos Alberto Lourenco Milhazes, of Rio Ave, (b. 17.03.1981), is 1,82 m and weighs 72 kg.
The 26-year old signed a contract valid for two and a half years. His profile is below.
Also, the Argentinian midfielder Elvio Raul Martinez (b. 1982), of Aldosivi (and former player of Newell's) joined the club on a six month loan, with a buying option of 1.2 million Euro. In this regard, it seems that Alin Stoica will not sign with Poli any more, although his reasons for this are unknown.
Source: http://www.zerozero.pt/uk/jogador.php?id=346&search=1; various others
Here is first a video of Milhazes and then one of Martinez.
Carlos Alberto Lourenco Milhazes, of Rio Ave, (b. 17.03.1981), is 1,82 m and weighs 72 kg.
The 26-year old signed a contract valid for two and a half years. His profile is below.
Also, the Argentinian midfielder Elvio Raul Martinez (b. 1982), of Aldosivi (and former player of Newell's) joined the club on a six month loan, with a buying option of 1.2 million Euro. In this regard, it seems that Alin Stoica will not sign with Poli any more, although his reasons for this are unknown.
Carlos Alberto Lourenco Milhazes
| Season | Club | Country | Level | GP | GS |
| 2007-08 | Rio Ave | PT | B | 16 | 5 |
| 2006-07 | Rio Ave | PT | B | 28 | 7 |
| 2005-06 | Rio Ave | PT | A | 32 | 3 |
| 2004-05 | Boavista | PT | A | 14 | 0 |
| 2003-04 | Varzim | PT | B | 29 | 2 |
| 2002-03 | Varzim | PT | A | 18 | 0 |
| 2001-02 | Caç. Taipas | PT | B | 34 | 1 |
| 2000-01 | Caç. Taipas | PT | C | - | - |
| 1999-00 | Leixões | PT | IL | - | - |
| 1998-99 | Leixões | PT | IL | - | - |
| 1997-98 | Varzim | PT | A | - | - |
| 1996-07 | Varzim | PT | B | - | - |
| 1995-96 | Varzim | PT | - | - | - |
| Career Totals: | 171 | 18 | |||
Source: http://www.zerozero.pt/uk/jogador.php?id=346&search=1; various others
GP= Games Played; GS= Goals Scored; PT = Portugal; IL = Inferior leaguse; On Loan
Elvio Raul Martinez
| Season | Club | Country | Level | GP | GS |
| 2007-08 | Aldosivi | AR | B | - | - |
| 2006-07 | Aldosivi | AR | B | 34 | 5 |
| 2005-06 | Aldosivi | AR | B | 30 | 4 |
| 2004-05 | Talleres | AR | B | 28 | 0 |
| 2003-04 | Nueva Chicago | AR | B | 32 | 2 |
| 2002-03 | Newell's Old Boys | AR | A | 7 | 0 |
| 2001-02 | Newell's Old Boys | AR | A | 28 | 3 |
| Total: | 159 | 14 | |||
GP= Games Played; GS= Goals Scored AR= Argentina; On Loan
Here is first a video of Milhazes and then one of Martinez.
1/19/2008
Friendly Report: Poli - Poli Iasi 2:0 (0:0)
After a more or less unconvincing performance by the white-violets, Rusic and Karamyan scored in the last two minutes of the game to make the all around experience seem more repsectable. The team however missed several other scoring opportunities throughout the match (especially the first half), Alexa topping the performance by failing to score from the penalty spot in the 60th minute.
Today's team:
Zimmermann - Stancu, Canu, Brezinsky, Lapeikis - Artiom Karamyan, Alexa, Aliuta, Badoi - Ganea, Bucur.
During the second half Pantilimon, Borbely, Rusic, Luchin, Axente and Abiodun were sent on for Zimmermann, Aliuta, Bucur, Canu, Ganea si Badoi
P.S. Lapeikis didn't manage to convince Uhrin Jr. of his qualities and was let go.
Today's team:
Zimmermann - Stancu, Canu, Brezinsky, Lapeikis - Artiom Karamyan, Alexa, Aliuta, Badoi - Ganea, Bucur.
During the second half Pantilimon, Borbely, Rusic, Luchin, Axente and Abiodun were sent on for Zimmermann, Aliuta, Bucur, Canu, Ganea si Badoi
P.S. Lapeikis didn't manage to convince Uhrin Jr. of his qualities and was let go.
1/17/2008
A Bunch of Transfers
So, here's what's been happening of late in terms of departures/rumored arrivals.
Beside Torje and Mansour, of whom I've reported already, Peter Omoduemkue and Adrian Ilie are headed towards Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt. Omoduemuke's move is certain, while Ilie's still remains to be decided.
On the arrivals list is one new names and three old names. Firstly, a Lithuanian defender left came on trial from FK Siauliai, Vilius Lapeikis. Dusan Uhrin Jr. says that he is highly recommended and a player of great potential; he will be tested in Saturday's friendly against Politehnica Iasi. A video of him is posted below.
Also, Goga, Contra and Halenar are being touted again as possible Poli players. Uhrin stated that Halenar's chances of joining the club are 50%. Of Contra it is known that he wants to return home and that he rejected a proposal to sign a contract extension with Getafe. Goga...well, is just Goga. I believe it will be a choice between him and Halenar, but only time will tell.
On a different matter, Poli has six players called up for their National teams: Bucur and Popa for Romania, Daminuta for Romania (I don't know at what level), Arthur Patras for Moldova U21 and Brezinsky and Borbely for Slovakia.
Beside Torje and Mansour, of whom I've reported already, Peter Omoduemkue and Adrian Ilie are headed towards Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt. Omoduemuke's move is certain, while Ilie's still remains to be decided.
On the arrivals list is one new names and three old names. Firstly, a Lithuanian defender left came on trial from FK Siauliai, Vilius Lapeikis. Dusan Uhrin Jr. says that he is highly recommended and a player of great potential; he will be tested in Saturday's friendly against Politehnica Iasi. A video of him is posted below.
Also, Goga, Contra and Halenar are being touted again as possible Poli players. Uhrin stated that Halenar's chances of joining the club are 50%. Of Contra it is known that he wants to return home and that he rejected a proposal to sign a contract extension with Getafe. Goga...well, is just Goga. I believe it will be a choice between him and Halenar, but only time will tell.
On a different matter, Poli has six players called up for their National teams: Bucur and Popa for Romania, Daminuta for Romania (I don't know at what level), Arthur Patras for Moldova U21 and Brezinsky and Borbely for Slovakia.
1/16/2008
Torje and Mansour transferred to Dinamo
Arch-rivals Dinamo most conveniently got their hands on Poli's Torje and Mansour after a most troublesome night for anyone who really cared for the club. Eighteen year old Torje, seen not only as one of the most promising Romanian footballers, but also as a symbol for Politehnica, was sold for a hefty sum of 2 million Euros and a clause stating that 50% of any future transfer will go to Poli, while Mansour cost Dinamo 500,000 Euros.
I suppose any decent fan of a football club can understand the overwhelming frustration everyone supporter of Poli feels, so there's no real need to go into it. It's just plain bad.
I suppose any decent fan of a football club can understand the overwhelming frustration everyone supporter of Poli feels, so there's no real need to go into it. It's just plain bad.
1/15/2008
Friendly Report: FC Diosgyor - Poli 1-1 (0-0)
The second friendly of the year, overshadowed by rumors that Gabriel Torje might leave the club for arch-rivals Dinamo Bucuresti, ended in a draw, despite Poli's overall control of the match.
The Hungarian side scored first in the 67th minute, 17 year old Daminuta equalizing ten minutes later. Also, Alexa missed a penalty in the firt half.
Poli: Pantilimon - Luchin, Scutaru, A. Ratiu, I. Latovlevici - V. Badoi, D. Alexa, A. Abiodun, Artiom Karamian - G. Bucur, I. Ganea
Zimmermann, Axente, Stancu, Popovici, Aliuta, Mansour si Daminuta came on during the second half for Pantilimon, Bucur, Badoi, Karamyan, Abiodun, Ganea si Scutaru.
The Hungarian side scored first in the 67th minute, 17 year old Daminuta equalizing ten minutes later. Also, Alexa missed a penalty in the firt half.
Poli: Pantilimon - Luchin, Scutaru, A. Ratiu, I. Latovlevici - V. Badoi, D. Alexa, A. Abiodun, Artiom Karamian - G. Bucur, I. Ganea
Zimmermann, Axente, Stancu, Popovici, Aliuta, Mansour si Daminuta came on during the second half for Pantilimon, Bucur, Badoi, Karamyan, Abiodun, Ganea si Scutaru.
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