Official Cup

GURZUN
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marcelo Gutxi got the match started through his kick off. 2 minutes into the game, HFA FC's Marcelo Gutxi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcel Gâfu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 5 played minutes FC GURZUN got a freekick which was hit by Aristide Arsene. Ivan Emilianu hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 12th minute, Alejo Cesario hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcel Gâfu came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by HFA FC's Godfredo Costante. But to his dismay, Godfredo Costante quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Alejo Cesario blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcel Gâfu having to make a save. A collision led to FC GURZUN getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Octav Panescu hit a great ball. After 24 played minutes FC GURZUN got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Emilianu. In the 26th minute Godfredo Costante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcel Gâfu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the FC GURZUN defense, Alejo Cesario kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcel Gâfu. The FC GURZUN fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcel Gâfu should have stopped the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Candido Estevon during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, HFA FC's Candido Estevon got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in HFA FC's zone, Valer Bârlea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gordon Banks came out of the goal and Valer Bârlea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. HFA FC's Gordon Banks played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valer Bârlea in the 38th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as FC GURZUN's Valer Bârlea slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Gordon Banks. That made the score 1-4 after 38 minutes of play. 43 minutes into the match, FC GURZUN's goal looked a bit too open when Godfredo Costante came free, but Marcel Gâfu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermengildo Gorka kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. FC GURZUN's Valer Bârlea shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 48th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Gordon Banks but with some difficulty. The FC GURZUN players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. HFA FC were winning 1-4.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Valer Bârlea to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Aristide Arsene was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC GURZUN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave HFA FC the free kick. In the 51st minute, one of FC GURZUN:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC GURZUN. 56 minutes in the game, Alejo Cesario fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Marcel Gâfu having to interfere. Candido Estevon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcel Gâfu having to interfere. 62 minutes into the game, Tomas Licerio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HFA FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC GURZUN the free kick. The supporters of FC GURZUN booed when HFA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Licerio didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 66 in the game by Marcelo Gutxi from a close distance when the talented Marcel Gâfu managed to make a qualified save. FC GURZUN's players were relieved. Alejo Cesario's late challenge caught a FC GURZUN's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alejo Cesario helped the player get up and apologised. Alejo Cesario kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Gordon Banks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francisc Balaban, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anibal Walme during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 85 played minutes FC GURZUN got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Emilianu. After a defensive mix-up in FC GURZUN's zone, Godfredo Costante stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcel Gâfu came out of the goal and Godfredo Costante tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Godfredo Costante got free with Marcel Gâfu in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Ivan Emilianu fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC GURZUN's protests and gave Ivan Emilianu a yellow card for diving instead. After 95 played minutes FC GURZUN got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Emilianu. In the 98th match minute, FC GURZUN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Emilianu to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of FC GURZUN booed when HFA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 101 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejo Cesario didn't get a good kick on the ball. HFA FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.