Official Cup

Cătălin Hîldan
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Marco Benitez started the match with the kick off. After 2 minutes, Mariusz Skarpiak mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nightmare and the Tornadele Siret players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Nightmare getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Mariusz Skarpiak hit a great ball. In the 3rd minute of the match Rúben Prestes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Edmund Lenertej skillfully saved the ball. Ricardinho Lopes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marco Benitez's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Tornadele Siret's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Benitez came free, but Ricardinho Lopes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 18 in the game by Ali Emir Işıklar from a close distance when the talented Edmund Lenertej managed to make a qualified save. Nightmare's players were relieved. Ali Emir Işıklar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edmund Lenertej having to interfere. Edmund Lenertej made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ali Emir Işıklar in the 26th minute. 27 minutes into the game, Ali Emir Işıklar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Edmund Lenertej was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 31 minutes into the match, Ali Emir Işıklar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Edmund Lenertej. Nightmare's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ali Emir Işıklar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. After 38 played minutes Nightmare got a freekick which was hit by Tang Han. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ali Emir Işıklar got free with Edmund Lenertej in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Edmund Lenertej was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ali Emir Işıklar showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 42 minute of play. Edmund Lenertej made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Adam Vârnav sent off a good shot on target. With splendid footwork Aquilino Ponte arrived in front of goal to shoot 4-0 by the left pole in the game's 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The Tornadele Siret fans' excitement grew in the 54th match minute when Tornadele Siret's Aquilino Ponte 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 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali Emir Işıklar in the 57th minute of play forced Nightmare's goalkeeper Edmund Lenertej to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ali Emir Işıklar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some careless play in the Nightmare defense, Ali Emir Işıklar kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Edmund Lenertej. The Nightmare fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Edmund Lenertej should have stopped the shot. In the 62ndth minute of the game Ali Emir Işıklar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nightmare's Edmund Lenertej was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 63 minutes into the match, Nightmare's goal looked a bit too open when Aquilino Ponte came free, but Edmund Lenertej reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 65 minutes, Aquilino Ponte put it in 7-0 from a short distance just to the right of Edmund Lenertej. 72 minutes into the game, one of Tornadele Siret:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Nightmare's Taka Jachvadze was substituted for Marco Benitez. Mariusz Skarpiak hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. 78 minutes into the game, Tornadele Siret's Aquilino Ponte nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edmund Lenertej made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-1. Edmund Lenertej made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rúben Prestes in the 81st minute of play. After 82 minutes, Aquilino Ponte made it 9-1 with a short kick to the right side. Nightmare's Edmund Lenertej tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 88 minutes into the game, Geoff Turner was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nightmare's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tornadele Siret the free kick. Geoff Turner hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the match, Nightmare's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Vârnav came free, but Edmund Lenertej reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Tornadele Siret's Aquilino Ponte in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nightmare's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Tornadele Siret booed when Nightmare was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Witold Pryla didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 97th minute, Geoff Turner hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tornadele Siret walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.