League

Giulesti
Spectators: 7170 (Terracing: 5300, Seating: 1790, VIP seats: 80) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vlad Caraiman got the match started through his kick off. 0-1 became the score in the 3rd minute when Adrian Jitaru elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. A sloppy throw-in by Bogdan Buzea in the 6th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by FC Rapid Micesti's Manole Udroiu. Andrei Pavel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Manole Ţăranu in the 16th minute. Olimpiu Buteanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Jitaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Jitaru in the 30th minute of play forced FC Rapid Micesti's goalkeeper Olimpiu Buteanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the match, FC Fanaticii's Ernest Poplăcean sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Olimpiu Buteanu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. FC Rapid Micesti's Manole Udroiu managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Bogdan Buzea in the 34 minute of the game. Adrian Jitaru struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Olimpiu Buteanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Fanaticii. Avram Prunaru's late challenge caught a FC Rapid Micesti's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Avram Prunaru helped the player get up and apologised. After the first half FC Fanaticii were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Adrian Jitaru made the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alin Pantilimon during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Alin Pantilimon hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Alin Pantilimon kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. If Marius Măgură had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alin Pantilimon was shown his second yellow card after 86 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of FC Fanaticii booed when FC Rapid Micesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alin Pantilimon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Olimpiu Buteanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marius Măgură, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Fanaticii getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Bogdan Buzea hit a great ball. The supporters of FC Rapid Micesti booed when FC Fanaticii was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alin Piersic didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle went the supporters of FC Fanaticii were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant FC Rapid Micesti side.