Prized/Friendly Cup

Winchester
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Blasi Asas took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, TiGrEs Fx's goal looked a bit too open when Jean Bertassi came free, but Franc Merlot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 3 minutes, Edelmiro Mikeldi made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. TiGrEs Fx's Franc Merlot tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Gabino Muguia came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the TiGrEs Fx fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gabino Muguia couldn't finish the play. After 8 played minutes FC STEAUA BRAILA got a freekick which was hit by Andrey Tzanichev. With a little luck, FC STEAUA BRAILA's Aron Hârțan got control of the ball when Blasi Asas tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of FC STEAUA BRAILA booed when TiGrEs Fx was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquim Matute didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th match minute, FC STEAUA BRAILA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gigel Toacsen to maneuver through the defense. Blasi Asass short, quick shot in the 21stth minute got Aron Hârțan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Franc Merlot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jean Bertassi in the 25th minute of play. After a rather tough play, TiGrEs Fx's Gilberto Rancaño got a free kick in the 29th minute. 31 minutes into the match, FC STEAUA BRAILA's goal looked a bit too open when Blasi Asas came free, but Aron Hârțan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Blasi Asas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Aron Hârțan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edelmiro Mikeldi in the 36th minute of play forced TiGrEs Fx's goalkeeper Franc Merlot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Blasi Asas received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Aron Hârțan came out and tried to block the shot, but Blasi Asas slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 37th minute. Aron Hârțan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Blasi Asas in the 40th minute. 43 minutes into the match, Blasi Asas dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Aron Hârțan, 2-1. Edelmiro Mikeldi kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After having played for 46 minutes, Blasi Asas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. TiGrEs Fx's supporters crossed their fingers, but Blasi Asas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The wind increased when Edelmiro Mikeldi made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, TiGrEs Fx's goalkeeper Franc Merlot had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edelmiro Mikeldi. When TiGrEs Fx's Blasi Asas 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 FC STEAUA BRAILA's goalie prevented a goal. Franc Merlot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Darwin Núñez, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Blasi Asas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Aron Hârțan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 64 played minutes TiGrEs Fx got a freekick which was hit by José Madero. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jean Bertassi in the 68th minute of play forced TiGrEs Fx's goalkeeper Franc Merlot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aron Hârțan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Elenescu in the 71st minute of play. Edelmiro Mikeldi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Franc Merlot made a huge save. Franc Merlot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tiaguinho Mandrak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Tiaguinho Mandrak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. FC STEAUA BRAILA's Aron Hârțan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Elenescu in the 85th minute of play. When TiGrEs Fx's Alex Elenescu in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC STEAUA BRAILA's goalie prevented a goal. Franc Merlot was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jean Bertassi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 89 minute of play. In the 96th minute, FC STEAUA BRAILA's Darwin Núñez ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Franc Merlot. Franc Merlot yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-3. FC STEAUA BRAILA's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.