Official Cup

Machados FC V2
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gică Curcă made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Fanaticii's goalkeeper Andrei Pavel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 4th minute of the match Machados FC V2 got a corner. FC Fanaticii's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hildeberto Cortez ran over to the corner to take the kick. Bogdan Mailat's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Andrei Pavel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gică Curcă in the 8th minute of play forced Machados FC V2's goalkeeper Rodrigo Lima to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bogdan Mailat in the 9th minute of play forced FC Fanaticii's goalkeeper Andrei Pavel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, FC Fanaticii's goal looked a bit too open when Bogdan Mailat came free, but Andrei Pavel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bogdan Mailat struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Andrei Pavel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Machados FC V2. After 20 minutes FC Fanaticii's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hildeberto Cortez who took care of the corner kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of FC Fanaticii's goalie and right to Pastor Gilesindo. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. FC Fanaticii's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Bogdan Mailat could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Andrei Pavel made a huge save. Machados FC V2's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hildeberto Cortez in the 26th minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Ivan Torres heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Fanaticii's goalkeeper Andrei Pavel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 30th minute Machados FC V2 were awarded a corner. Hildeberto Cortez went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Machados FC V2's corner Zulfikar Pravita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Andrei Pavel quite easily take care of the ball. Andrei Pavel made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Bogdan Mailat sent off a good shot on target. 47 minutes into the match, Machados FC V2's Bogdan Mailat sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Andrei Pavel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bogdan Mailat to make the kick off. Zulfikar Pravita blasted a shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Andrei Pavel having to make a save. Machados FC V2 made a substitution. Hamilton Candeias replaced Hildeberto Cortez. Aurelian Enișteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Bogdan Mailat's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Andrei Pavel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bogdan Mailat in the 72nd minute of play forced FC Fanaticii's goalkeeper Andrei Pavel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Bogdan Mailat had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andrei Pavel. FC Fanaticii's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bogdan Mailat was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bogdan Mailat in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andrei Pavel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of FC Fanaticii booed when Machados FC V2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascoal Espírito Santo didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to FC Fanaticii getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Șerban Nanu hit a great ball. The supporters of Machados FC V2 booed when FC Fanaticii was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gigel Biriș didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iurie Cobzar in the 97th minute of play forced FC Fanaticii's goalkeeper Andrei Pavel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Machados FC V2 fully deserved thier win.