Official Cup

Gian Maria Volonté
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Claudiu Bumba 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 Alper Benli in the 3rd minute of play forced San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Arrigo Apicella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Alper Benli sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arrigo Apicella narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alper Benli in the 6th minute of play forced San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Arrigo Apicella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s goalkeeper Panait Vâtcu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Arrigo Apicella, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alper Benli in the 10th minute of play forced San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Arrigo Apicella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, San Michele AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alper Benli came free, but Arrigo Apicella reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, San Michele AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alper Benli came free, but Arrigo Apicella reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arrigo Apicella showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alper Benli in the 16th minute of the match. With a little luck, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Panait Vâtcu got control of the ball when Anfilogino Imperiale tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 22nd minute Alper Benli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arrigo Apicella saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alper Benli in the 23rd minute of play forced San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Arrigo Apicella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alper Benli in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arrigo Apicella prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of San Michele AFC booed when Tractorul Satulung -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claudiu Fecioru didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alper Benli scored 0-2 in the 33rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arrigo Apicella, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 36thth minute of the game Alper Benli who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but San Michele AFC's Arrigo Apicella was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 36 minutes in the game, Alper Benli dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Arrigo Apicella didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alper Benli went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anfilogino Imperiale to strike the kick off in the second half. Alper Benli in the 53rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Arrigo Apicella, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Panait Vâtcu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anfilogino Imperiale, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. If Alper Benli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alper Benli in the 62nd minute of play forced San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Arrigo Apicella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. San Michele AFC's Arrigo Apicella played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alper Benli in the 68th minute of play. Alper Benli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Arrigo Apicella made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alper Benli in the 70th minute of play. In the 72nd minute, Anfilogino Imperiale made a precise shot to the right of Panait Vâtcu. Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Alper Benli blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arrigo Apicella having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alper Benli in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arrigo Apicella prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 78 minutes into the game, Alper Benli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Arrigo Apicella was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Sebastian Cobâlcescu kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Arrigo Apicella took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alper Benli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arrigo Apicella showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alper Benli in the 88th minute of the match. Anfilogino Imperiale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.