{"product_id":"ștefan-mardare-rapid-bucarest-19-07-2008","title":"Ștefan Mardare – Rapid Bucharest (19\/07\/2008)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare collector's item, from the summer preparation for major European matches. This \u003cstrong\u003ematch-worn\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey was donned by the strong Romanian central defender \u003cstrong\u003eȘtefan Mardare\u003c\/strong\u003e during the prestigious friendly match between \u003cstrong\u003eRapid Bucharest\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e at the Giulești stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatch Context: A high-level international test against Les Gones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo perfect their physical condition before national deadlines and the UEFA Cup, the Romanian capital club took on a gala duel against the seven-time reigning French champion. In a passionate atmosphere, the group led by José Peseiro immediately challenged the Rhone giant. Rapid found the net in the 11th minute thanks to a cool finish from Lucian Răduță. Despite the reaction from Claude Puel's Lyonnais, who tried to multiply their attacks and equalize, the Bucharest defense showed remarkable solidarity. At the end of a committed and hard-fought friendly match under intense summer heat, Rapid Bucharest secured a magnificent and prestigious victory, winning with character (\u003cstrong\u003e2-1\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eȘtefan Mardare: The great hope of Romanian defense\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn athletic central defender, tough in duels and with excellent aerial timing, \u003cstrong\u003eȘtefan Mardare\u003c\/strong\u003e had just arrived in Bucharest that summer from Vaslui, embodying the future of the railwaymen's defense. He came on as a substitute at the very end of the match (\u003cstrong\u003e88th minute\u003c\/strong\u003e) to shore up the defense and secure the score against the final Rhone attacks, and the young prospect immediately rose to the intensity. Worn during these final high-tension minutes to preserve this beautiful and prestigious home victory, his official jersey features all the specific markings of the era. An \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal collector's item for any enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les trésors du football","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53723329659218,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6848\/0338\/files\/Reims_2008-2009_1080_x_1080_px_68.png?v=1781209147","url":"https:\/\/lestresorsdufootball.com\/en\/products\/%c8%99tefan-mardare-rapid-bucarest-19-07-2008","provider":"Les trésors du football","version":"1.0","type":"link"}