Official Cup

Campo do Negritude
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mădălin Gâgea made the kick off which started today's match. If Hamílton Schmidt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ernest Enescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luisão Bertassi in the 9th minute of the match. After 10 minutes ⚽RAE⚽'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hamílton Schmidt who took care of the corner kick. The corner led NEGRITUDE FC's Luisão Bertassi to fire away a dangerous shot which Ernest Enescu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Luca Tache hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. A collision led to NEGRITUDE FC getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Luisão Bertassi hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marios Christodoulou in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ernest Enescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 19th minute, Gigel Paveliuc hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 21st minute Hamílton Schmidt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ernest Enescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The NEGRITUDE FC fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when NEGRITUDE FC's Dadá Antunes looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a little luck, ⚽RAE⚽'s Ernest Enescu got control of the ball when Marios Christodoulou tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in ⚽RAE⚽'s zone, Hamílton Schmidt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ernest Enescu came out of the goal and Hamílton Schmidt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 37 played minutes ⚽RAE⚽ got a freekick which was hit by Paul Mirea. Ernest Enescu made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Hamílton Schmidt sent off a good shot on target. Inácio Macedo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Ernest Enescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 46th minute, Dadá Antunes got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The supporters of NEGRITUDE FC booed when ⚽RAE⚽ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alin Moiș didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind ⚽RAE⚽'s goalkeeper Ernest Enescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by ⚽RAE⚽'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hamílton Schmidt was slow to take the kick. During this time NEGRITUDE FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led NEGRITUDE FC's Marios Christodoulou to fire away a dangerous shot which Ernest Enescu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After having played for 57 minutes, Dadá Antunes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NEGRITUDE FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dadá Antunes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marios Christodoulou recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 63rd minute, Luca Tache hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 64th minute Dadá Antunes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ernest Enescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mugur Mălaimare charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mugur Mălaimare the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 66th match minute, ⚽RAE⚽ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mugur Mălaimare to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Marios Christodoulou's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ernest Enescu was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. NEGRITUDE FC's Marios Christodoulou got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 70th minute, Alin Moiș hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 76 minutes into the game, NEGRITUDE FC's Marios Christodoulou nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ernest Enescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Ernest Enescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Antunes in the 79th minute of play. Ernest Enescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marios Christodoulou in the 82nd minute of the match. Mugur Mălaimare kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Marios Christodoulou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Ernest Enescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 92 minutes, Thom Knightley managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NEGRITUDE FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Thom Knightley was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gigel Paveliuc's late challenge caught a NEGRITUDE FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gigel Paveliuc helped the player get up and apologised. Gigel Paveliuc kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Ernest Enescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marios Christodoulou, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. NEGRITUDE FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.