Official Cup

Hunting Field
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) GoalHunters's Denis Oprescu 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. In the 4th minute Dumitru Bosânceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ionel Scaeru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Alexandria Team08's Silviu Dobrinescu got control of the ball when Fabian Joldea tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Bhadrayu Sethi fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored GoalHunters's protests and gave Bhadrayu Sethi a yellow card for diving instead. Silviu Dobrinescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Naci Kac in the 15th minute of the match. Fabian Joldea could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Silviu Dobrinescu made a huge save. GoalHunters were furious when Mihăiţă Bala was red carded, 17 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 20th match minute, GoalHunters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilbert Pochorylo to maneuver through the defense. In the 22nd minute, Mădălin Răduț made a precise shot to the right of Ionel Scaeru. GoalHunters's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Silviu Dobrinescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matei Bârlea in the 30th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute Cristian Suşu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ionel Scaeru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 32nd match minute, GoalHunters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugen Croitoru to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fabian Joldea got free with Silviu Dobrinescu in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 37 minutes into the match, Alexandria Team08's goal looked a bit too open when Naci Kac came free, but Silviu Dobrinescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Mihăiţă Văduva managed to get in a good position for a shot. GoalHunters's supporters rose to their feet, but Mihăiţă Văduva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Silviu Dobrinescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of GoalHunters booed when Alexandria Team08 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dumitru Bosânceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41st minute, Naci Kac made a precise shot to the right of Silviu Dobrinescu. Alexandria Team08's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Mădălin Răduț hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mădălin Răduț to make the kick off. Ionel Scaeru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mădălin Răduț in the 50th minute of play. After 52 played minutes GoalHunters got a freekick which was hit by Denis Oprescu. Fabian Joldea's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silviu Dobrinescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Alexandria Team08's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Joldea came free, but Silviu Dobrinescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th minute of the match GoalHunters got a corner. Alexandria Team08's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bhadrayu Sethi ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led GoalHunters's Bhadrayu Sethi to fire away a dangerous shot which Silviu Dobrinescu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Ionel Scaeru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Octav Avacariței in the 60th minute of the match. In the 63rd minute GoalHunters were awarded a corner. Bhadrayu Sethi went to the cornerflag to take it. Ionel Scaeru was a little too slow when Mădălin Răduț got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 65th minute. The score was now 1-2. 71 minutes into the game, Fabian Joldea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. GoalHunters's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alexandria Team08 the free kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Mădălin Răduț managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alexandria Team08's supporters rose to their feet, but Mădălin Răduț was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ionel Scaeru breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Matei Bârlea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 79 minutes into the game, Alexandria Team08's Dumitru Bosânceanu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ionel Scaeru made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Suşu in the 82nd minute of play forced GoalHunters's goalkeeper Ionel Scaeru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Naci Kac's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silviu Dobrinescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. In the 86th minute Fabian Joldea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silviu Dobrinescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 87th minute GoalHunters were awarded a corner. Bhadrayu Sethi went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Matei Bârlea almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Alexandria Team08's Silviu Dobrinescu did a great save. Sebastian Ciolofan hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by Alexandria Team08's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bhadrayu Sethi was slow to take the kick. During this time GoalHunters's players had a chance to rest. Bhadrayu Sethi shot a long shot in the 92nd minute and a light blocked Silviu Dobrinescu hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 2-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Alexandria Team08 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.