Official Cup

Ghencea
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Manuel Hosu started the match with the kick off. Octavian Datcu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gudesteo Zabalo in the 2nd minute of the match. In the 5th minute, Gudesteo Zabalo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Clube Esportivo Saudade fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Armando Reina in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Octavian Datcu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gudesteo Zabalo took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Octavian Datcu. Octavian Datcu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Clube Esportivo Saudade's Armando Reina got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 14th minute, Tudor Encuțu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Octavian Datcu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gudesteo Zabalo in the 15th minute of the match. Octavian Datcu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armando Reina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Octavian Datcu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gudesteo Zabalo in the 18th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Reina came free, but Octavian Datcu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd minute, Armando Reina left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Clube Esportivo Saudade fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Mugurel Joldea lost his temper 27 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 26 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI! A collision led to F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Lucian Encica hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Reina in the 35th minute of play forced F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI's goalkeeper Octavian Datcu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bernat Laredo struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Octavian Datcu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Clube Esportivo Saudade. 0-5 became the score in the 38th minute when Armando Reina elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After 43 played minutes Clube Esportivo Saudade got a freekick which was hit by Gudesteo Zabalo. In the 45th match minute, Clube Esportivo Saudade was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Jaraba to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-7 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Armando Reina made a kick off. Octavian Datcu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gudesteo Zabalo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-8 in the 54 minute of play. 57 minutes into the match, F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Reina came free, but Octavian Datcu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Octavian Datcu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernat Laredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Octavian Datcu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Armando Reina in the 62nd minute of play. 63 minutes into the game, Bernat Laredo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Octavian Datcu. Bernat Laredo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-9. Șerban Mândrilă hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Reina in the 73rd minute of play forced F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI's goalkeeper Octavian Datcu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Octavian Datcu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernat Laredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 75th minute, Clube Esportivo Saudade's Pere Mudarra ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Octavian Datcu. Octavian Datcu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-11. In the 80th minute, Gudesteo Zabalo made a precise shot to the right of Octavian Datcu. F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-12. The crowd rose to their feet as Armando Reina kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Octavian Datcu. That made the score 0-13 in the 85 minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Armando Reina kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Octavian Datcu. That made the score 0-14 in the 88 minute of play. The supporters of F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI booed when Clube Esportivo Saudade was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gudesteo Zabalo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Octavian Datcu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernat Laredo in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 97th minute of the match, Gudesteo Zabalo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Octavian Datcu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Nacho Romero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The F.C. STEAUA BUCURESTI fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Clube Esportivo Saudade were clearly better and deserved to take the win.