Official Cup

Stade An Ráth Mór
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Yves Robinet took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Mădălin Cangeopol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alix Geoffray. Rathmore Lime Tree's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mădălin Cangeopol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Alix Geoffray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alper Benli in the 8th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alper Benli in the 11th minute of play forced Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper Alix Geoffray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alix Geoffray came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Alper Benli. But to his dismay, Alper Benli quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Erwin Billault recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 23 minutes in the game Hakim Foussard did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Toufik Loir. Hakim Foussard hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Panait Vâtcu got control of the ball when Toufik Loir tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 34 in the game by Yves Robinet from a close distance when the talented Panait Vâtcu managed to make a qualified save. Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s players were relieved. Yves Robinet who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 34thth minute tested the skills of Panait Vâtcu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Alix Geoffray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mădălin Cangeopol in the 36th minute of play. After 36 minutes, Toufik Loir mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rathmore Lime Tree and the Tractorul Satulung -MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Tractorul Satulung -MM- booed when Rathmore Lime Tree was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toufik Loir didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alper Benli in the 38th minute of play forced Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper Alix Geoffray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 41st minute, Mădălin Cangeopol ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alix Geoffray was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-4. In the 44th minute, Mădălin Cangeopol made a precise shot to the right of Alix Geoffray. Rathmore Lime Tree's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Panait Vâtcu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yves Robinet in the 50th minute of play. Mădălin Cangeopol kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Alix Geoffray threw himself towards the right post 54 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alper Benli, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 56 minutes into the match, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Yves Robinet came free, but Panait Vâtcu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Panait Vâtcu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yves Robinet in the 59th minute of the match. Mădălin Cangeopol in the 61stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alix Geoffray, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Alix Geoffray made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mădălin Cangeopol in the 64th minute. Alix Geoffray made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alper Benli in the 66th minute. Rayan Blaize was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 69 minutes into the match. After 68 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Rathmore Lime Tree! In the 71st minute of the game, Tractorul Satulung -MM- got a penalty. The shot went straight in by the left post. Pierre-Antoine Fouche recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 80 minutes into the match, Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper Alix Geoffray had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mădălin Cangeopol. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pierre-Antoine Fouche during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Rathmore Lime Tree getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Pierre-Antoine Fouche hit a great ball. Alix Geoffray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alper Benli in the 84th minute of play. Alix Geoffray showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alper Benli in the 87th minute of the match. Mădălin Cangeopol might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alix Geoffray. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mădălin Cangeopol ran back to his position shaking his head. Alix Geoffray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alper Benli, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Mădălin Cangeopol struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Alix Geoffray didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tractorul Satulung -MM-. Tractorul Satulung -MM- played a much better game than Rathmore Lime Tree and deserved their victory. The Rathmore Lime Tree players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.