Official Cup

ARINI
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) barcelona de guayaquil's Facundo Mijares started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Facundo Mijares in the 5th minute of play forced FC Luncani's goalkeeper Eduard Brădean to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Facundo Mijares in the 7th minute of play forced FC Luncani's goalkeeper Eduard Brădean to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th match minute, barcelona de guayaquil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruperto Soriano to maneuver through the defense. 13 minutes into the match, Cosmin Chiriacescu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Xencio Salazano, 1-0. Costică Mateescu struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Xencio Salazano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Luncani. In the 20th minute, FC Luncani's Costică Mateescu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Xencio Salazano. Xencio Salazano yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. 24 minutes into the match, FC Luncani's goal looked a bit too open when Facundo Mijares came free, but Eduard Brădean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aron Ivasiuc lost his temper 25 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of barcelona de guayaquil booed when FC Luncani was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aron Ivasiuc didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcelino Escuza struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Eduard Brădean didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for barcelona de guayaquil. An unexpectedly hard shot by Augusto Can in the 28th minute of play forced FC Luncani's goalkeeper Eduard Brădean to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eduard Brădean made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Can in the 28th minute of play. Roberto Rubio's late challenge caught a FC Luncani's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Roberto Rubio helped the player get up and apologised. In the 32nd match minute, barcelona de guayaquil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Rubio to maneuver through the defense. After 39 played minutes FC Luncani got a freekick which was hit by Celso Vidigal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Facundo Mijares in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eduard Brădean saved FC Luncani from getting behind. Eduard Brădean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelino Escuza in the 45th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Viorel Iacob during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, FC Luncani's Viorel Iacob got a free kick in the 46th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Costică Mateescu was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Rubio in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eduard Brădean prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Eduard Brădean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Rubio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosmin Chiriacescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Facundo Mijares's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eduard Brădean read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Facundo Mijares scored 3-1 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eduard Brădean, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a little luck, FC Luncani's Eduard Brădean got control of the ball when Augusto Can tried to sneak it across the goal line. Costică Mateescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xencio Salazano having to interfere. Cosmin Chiriacescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xencio Salazano having to interfere. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Luncani's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Marcelino Escuza was slow to take the kick. During this time barcelona de guayaquil's players had a chance to rest. Eduard Brădean made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Rubio in the 91st minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Cosmin Chiriacescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Luncani's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.