Official Cup

Lemel Sportpark
Spectators: 186 (Terracing: 140, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) Hans Degeling sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hans Degeling's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 11thth minute, Sandu Iacobescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Hans Degeling's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 14thth minute, Sandu Iacobescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Hans Degeling fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lemel SV's protests and gave Hans Degeling a yellow card for diving instead. After 16 played minutes Lemel SV got a freekick which was hit by Hans Degeling. With a little luck, CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Sandu Iacobescu got control of the ball when Hans Degeling tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sandu Iacobescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ton Janus in the 21st minute. Hans Degeling could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Sandu Iacobescu made a huge save. Lemel SV's Folker Ubels played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucrețiu Baldovin in the 27th minute of play. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Sandu Iacobescu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA from getting a goal against them. In the 35th match minute, Lemel SV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gert Rensenbrink to maneuver through the defense. 37 minutes into the game, CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Lucrețiu Baldovin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Folker Ubels made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 43 minutes into the match, CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's goalkeeper Sandu Iacobescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hans Degeling. A collision led to CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Emilian Tender hit a great ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Hans Degeling made the kick off in the second half. Lemel SV's Ton Janus got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Lemel SV's zone, Lucrețiu Baldovin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Folker Ubels came out of the goal and Lucrețiu Baldovin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jacques Brinke in the 56th minute of play forced CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's goalkeeper Sandu Iacobescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 65 minutes Lemel SV's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ştefan Dăscălescu who took care of the corner kick. Ştefan Dăscălescu made a great header on CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's corner, it was just that Lemel SV's Folker Ubels managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 66th minute, Lucrețiu Baldovin reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Folker Ubels. The goal made the score 1-2. If Alex Isopescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ton Janus's late challenge caught a CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ton Janus helped the player get up and apologised. After 76 minutes, Ciprian Zbârnea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA and the Lemel SV players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Ciprian Zbârnea hit a great ball. In the 77th minute, Elmar Neijsen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jacques Brinke struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Sandu Iacobescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lemel SV. A collision led to CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Ciprian Zbârnea hit a great ball. Sandu Iacobescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jacques Brinke's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. Lemel SV's Simon Swart managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Ciprian Zbârnea in the 89 minute of the game. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Sandu Iacobescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacques Brinke in the 92nd minute of play. The CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.