Official Cup

BARLAD ARENA
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nichifor Codruț took the kick off in the first half of the match. 6 minutes into the match, F.C.BARLAD's goal looked a bit too open when Stacey Banning came free, but Niculae Isvoreanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, River tu grato nombre's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Bacalbașa came free, but Eulalio Francesco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niculae Isvoreanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stacey Banning in the 15th minute of the match. When River tu grato nombre's Stacey Banning in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye F.C.BARLAD's goalie prevented a goal. In the 20th minute, Stacey Banning ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Niculae Isvoreanu was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The supporters of F.C.BARLAD booed when River tu grato nombre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fedele Mussi didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Nichifor Codruț fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored F.C.BARLAD's protests and gave Nichifor Codruț a yellow card for diving instead. In the 24th match minute, F.C.BARLAD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nichifor Codruț to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute Stacey Banning shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niculae Isvoreanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Niculae Isvoreanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stacey Banning, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Iacob Trăistaru made in the 38th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by River tu grato nombre's Garaona Aranguiz. Dumitru Surdu hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Stacey Banning was the one to do the kick off. Dumitru Surdu kicked well hit freekick during the 50th minute of the match. Niculae Isvoreanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stacey Banning in the 55th minute of play. Stacey Banning struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Niculae Isvoreanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for River tu grato nombre. 63 minutes into the match, Stacey Banning had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Niculae Isvoreanu. F.C.BARLAD's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Stacey Banning was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After 67 played minutes River tu grato nombre got a freekick which was hit by John Presley. River tu grato nombre made a substitution. Bon Scott replaced Stacey Banning. After 69 played minutes River tu grato nombre got a freekick which was hit by John Presley. Ernest Zburlea hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. F.C.BARLAD made a substitution. Paul Irod replaced Valentin Verzea. A collision led to F.C.BARLAD getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Ernest Zburlea hit a great ball. River tu grato nombre's Bon Scott got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. River tu grato nombre were furious when Roman Holder was red carded, 82 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Roman Holder kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. River tu grato nombre's Eulalio Francesco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nichifor Codruț in the 84th minute of play. After 88 played minutes River tu grato nombre got a freekick which was hit by Porter Mansfield. Ştefan Crețu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. F.C.BARLAD's Daniel Bacalbașa got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A hard shot 95 in the game by Bon Scott from a close distance when the talented Niculae Isvoreanu managed to make a qualified save. F.C.BARLAD's players were relieved. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched River tu grato nombre eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.