Official Cup

Balaceanu
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) In the 6th minute Flavius Stan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelo Peruzzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Angelo Peruzzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manuel Pășcuțoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. After having played for 9 minutes, Edoardo Proia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Aquile Azzurre's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edoardo Proia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 10th minute of the match Ernesto Della Torre sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vlad Popete skillfully saved the ball. In the 14th minute, Flavius Stan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When FC Aquile Azzurre's Fulvio Cugini in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balaceanu UFC's goalie prevented a goal. After 21 minutes, Fulvio Cugini made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Balaceanu UFC's Vlad Popete tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Vlad Popete stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fulvio Cugini's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. After 27th play minutes Fulvio Cugini shot 0-2, a short shot which went by Vlad Popete and just under the crossbar into goal. 36 minutes into the game, FC Aquile Azzurre's Fulvio Cugini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vlad Popete made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anton Negru during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 43 played minutes Balaceanu UFC got a freekick which was hit by Anton Negru. Fulvio Cugini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Vlad Popete tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Manuel Pășcuțoiu to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute of the match, Fulvio Cugini got a very nice opportunity to score, but Vlad Popete was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. With his leg Vlad Popete managed to avoid a goal in the 53rdth minute, when FC Aquile Azzurre's Fulvio Cugini fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 57 minutes into the match, Flavius Stan notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of FC Aquile Azzurre's Angelo Peruzzi. Angelo Peruzzi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. FC Aquile Azzurre's Fulvio Cugini was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 62nd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Vlad Popete made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fulvio Cugini in the 67th minute. Vlad Popete showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fulvio Cugini in the 76th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Edoardo Proia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Vlad Popete was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. Angelo Peruzzi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manuel Pășcuțoiu in the 95th minute of the match. The FC Aquile Azzurre supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing FC Aquile Azzurre would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.