Official Cup

Ciufulici Arena
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lucrețiu Oroian made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, George Bălanescu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dacian Oravițan. FC ciufulici's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that George Bălanescu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Vlas in the 6th minute of play forced DINAMO PLOIESTI's goalkeeper Gelu Balotă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute George Bălanescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dacian Oravițan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Teodor Covaci fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC ciufulici's protests and gave Teodor Covaci a yellow card for diving instead. After 9 played minutes FC ciufulici got a freekick which was hit by Teodor Covaci. Florin Bratu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dacian Oravițan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Dacian Oravițan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidnei Donato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, DINAMO PLOIESTI's goalkeeper Gelu Balotă had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucrețiu Oroian. George Giurcă sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlo Crema in the 24th minute of play. Dacian Oravițan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sidnei Donato in the 25th minute of play. George Giurcăs short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Gelu Balotă to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When DINAMO PLOIESTI's Kunter Irmak in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC ciufulici's goalie prevented a goal. Dacian Oravițan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kunter Irmak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kunter Irmak in the 38th minute of play forced FC ciufulici's goalkeeper Dacian Oravițan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 44th minute, Horia Robescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kunter Irmak was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Sidnei Donato came free, but Dacian Oravițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kunter Irmak in the 55th minute of play. Gelu Balotă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgar Vlas in the 57th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, DINAMO PLOIESTI's Dacian Oravițan threw himself towards the right post 59 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Sidnei Donato, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by George Bălanescu in the 61st minute of play. George Bălanescu was extremely unlucky when he, in the 61st minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save FC ciufulici from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, DINAMO PLOIESTI's Cristian Aluncai got a free kick in the 70th minute. The supporters of FC ciufulici booed when DINAMO PLOIESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Aluncai didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kunter Irmak got free with Dacian Oravițan in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yao Jie in the 76th minute of play. In the 77th minute DINAMO PLOIESTI were awarded a corner. Sidnei Donato went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to DINAMO PLOIESTI's Niculae Geangu getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. George Giurcă's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gelu Balotă read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. 89 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC ciufulici's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sidnei Donato was slow to take the kick. During this time DINAMO PLOIESTI's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in Yao Jie heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sidnei Donato in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dacian Oravițan saved FC ciufulici from getting behind. DINAMO PLOIESTI's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.