Official Cup

Pietricica
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Benigno Elija kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute Victor Dan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Freddy Mercurio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Adrian Pio struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Răzvan Mirciulescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Crottos Crotters F.C.. Freddy Mercurio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ştefan Panțuru in the 11th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Ştefan Panțuru dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Freddy Mercurio, 1-0. Dan Berceanu's late challenge caught a Crottos Crotters F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dan Berceanu helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Crottos Crotters F.C. booed when Club Vertigo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dan Berceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 15th minute, Jorge Lupo 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. In the 20th minute, Benigno Elija ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Răzvan Mirciulescu was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Răzvan Mirciulescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benigno Elija, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute, Benigno Elija 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. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Jonathan Castulo pulled a muscle in his leg after 34 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valeriu Achiriloaie during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Celedonio Cordara was substituted for Jonathan Castulo. A collision led to Club Vertigo getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Valeriu Achiriloaie hit a great ball. Răzvan Mirciulescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Benigno Elija's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Dan in the 39th minute of play forced Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalkeeper Freddy Mercurio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Evaristo Brion struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Răzvan Mirciulescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Crottos Crotters F.C.. Răzvan Mirciulescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benigno Elija, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benigno Elija in the 45th minute of play forced Club Vertigo's goalkeeper Răzvan Mirciulescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Victor Dan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ştefan Panțuru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 53 minutes into the game, Victor Dan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Freddy Mercurio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ysmael Celerain kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Răzvan Mirciulescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benigno Elija, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Răzvan Mirciulescu stood somewhat misplaced when Benigno Elija came free in front of goal and shot 3-2 to the left of him in the 60 minute. 68 minutes into the game, Adrian Pio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Răzvan Mirciulescu. Adrian Pio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-3. Crottos Crotters F.C. made a substitution. Leonel Messi replaced Benigno Elija. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Ramiro Olivar was substituted for Elias Barrionuevo. The supporters of Club Vertigo booed when Crottos Crotters F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gerardo Gartzea didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ştefan Panțuru recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Leonel Messi was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 85th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 3-5 became the score in the 93rd minute when Leonel Messi elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Crottos Crotters F.C. walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.