Friendly League

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when James Batistuta got free with Marian Văduvescu in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. King Scorpio took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marian Văduvescu. Marian Văduvescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from King Scorpio in the 14th minute of play. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from King Scorpio in the 16th minute of play. FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Batistuta in the 21st minute of play. After 30 minutes of play, A4p FC Gad's King Scorpio made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marian Văduvescu was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by King Scorpio in the 33rd minute of play forced FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If King Scorpio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 35th minute King Scorpio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marian Văduvescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, King Scorpio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marian Văduvescu. FC Steaua Pildesti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that King Scorpio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. King Scorpio struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Marian Văduvescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for A4p FC Gad. After a rather tough play, FC Steaua Pildesti's Zygmunt Dunajski got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The supporters of A4p FC Gad booed when FC Steaua Pildesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Fința didn't get a good kick on the ball. James Batistuta's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marian Văduvescu firmly grabbed it by the left post. 47 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's goal looked a bit too open when King Scorpio came free, but Marian Văduvescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lucian Stere's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Glenn Fyfe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, King Scorpio managed to get in a good position for a shot. A4p FC Gad's supporters rose to their feet, but King Scorpio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marian Văduvescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 55 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Zygmunt Dunajski came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Steaua Pildesti's goalie prevented a goal. 63 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's King Scorpio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marian Văduvescu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Alessandro Del Piero replaced Flavius Cândroveanu. A4p FC Gad's Anfilogino Manzi was substituted for Erasmo Damião. The A4p FC Gad fans' excitement grew in the 68th match minute when A4p FC Gad's King Scorpio 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 6-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Gică Busuioc scored 7-0 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marian Văduvescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Dumitru Purcărete received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Marian Văduvescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. King Scorpio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marian Văduvescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. King Scorpio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marian Văduvescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gică Busuioc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 84 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's goal looked a bit too open when King Scorpio came free, but Marian Văduvescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 89 played minutes FC Steaua Pildesti got a freekick which was hit by Filip Paulescu. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gică Busuioc in the 91st minute of play forced FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd minute of the match A4p FC Gad got a corner. FC Steaua Pildesti's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marcin Pachucki ran over to the corner to take the kick. Marian Văduvescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The A4p FC Gad fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Steaua Pildesti had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.