Official Cup

Ciufulici Arena
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dacian Oravițan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Achille Antonelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Bruno Carciofo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from George Giurcă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th match minute, FC ciufulici was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iosif Hârtopanu to maneuver through the defense. 17 minutes into the game, Edgar Comarnescu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC ciufulici's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cesate the free kick. After 17 played minutes FC ciufulici got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Comarnescu. In the 19th minute, Frank Piccini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Cesate booed when FC ciufulici was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dacian Jecu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 29 minutes into the game, Cesate's Achille Antonelli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dacian Oravițan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. FC ciufulici's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by George Giurcă in the 36th minute. The corner led FC ciufulici's George Giurcă to fire away a dangerous shot which Bruno Carciofo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Dacian Oravițan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Achille Antonelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Dacian Oravițan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Achille Antonelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Dacian Oravițan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Cusumano in the 41st minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Achille Antonelli was the one to do the kick off. When FC ciufulici's Teodor Covaci in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cesate's goalie prevented a goal. In the 59th minute George Giurcă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Carciofo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dacian Oravițan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bruno Cusumano in the 69th minute. Dacian Jecu hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Bruno Carciofo came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by FC ciufulici's Edgar Vlas. But to his dismay, Edgar Vlas quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. After 82 played minutes FC ciufulici got a freekick which was hit by Iosif Hârtopanu. In the 84th minute, Bruno Cusumano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 85 minutes into the match, Edgar Vlas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bruno Carciofo. Cesate's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edgar Vlas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Through an outstanding action, after 88 minutes, Dacian Oravițan successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. George Giurcă 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. Cristoforo Talamo's late challenge caught a FC ciufulici's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristoforo Talamo helped the player get up and apologised. Cristoforo Talamo hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After 96 minutes, Achille Antonelli mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cesate and the FC ciufulici players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 96th match minute, Cesate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Achille Antonelli to maneuver through the defense. FC ciufulici were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Cesate for a fine match.