Official Cup

Monumental de Palet
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Phoenix Strikers's Traian Moldovan started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Justino Gotzon got free with Ionel Panaitoiu in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 7th minute, Justino Gotzon ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ionel Panaitoiu was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Ionel Panaitoiu made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Justino Gotzon sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justino Gotzon in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ionel Panaitoiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Phoenix Strikers's defense didn't have a chance, in the 20th minute, when Justino Gotzon scored to the left of an out of position Ionel Panaitoiu, making the score, 2-0. Orlando Rivera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Traian Moldovan in the 22nd minute of play. Justino Gotzon might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ionel Panaitoiu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Justino Gotzon ran back to his position shaking his head. Justino Gotzon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Ionel Panaitoiu made a huge save. Justino Gotzon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu got control of the ball when Justino Gotzon tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 31st minute, Todos al Fondo's Justino Gotzon dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-0. Orlando Rivera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Traian Moldovan in the 35th minute of play. Orlando Rivera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olimpiu Mustea in the 37th minute of the match. Justino Gotzon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ionel Panaitoiu having to make a save. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Phoenix Strikers from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Justino Gotzon in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ionel Panaitoiu saved Phoenix Strikers from getting behind. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The wind increased when Justino Gotzon made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Todos al Fondo's zone, Olimpiu Mustea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Orlando Rivera came out of the goal and Olimpiu Mustea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ionel Panaitoiu had in the 61stth minute some difficulties stopping Justino Gotzon's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 62 minutes, Mauricio Quentin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Phoenix Strikers and the Todos al Fondo players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ionel Panaitoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Justino Gotzon in the 63rd minute of the match. Todos al Fondo made a substitution. Yu Nan Li replaced Justino Gotzon. Phoenix Strikers made a substitution. Horaţiu Dinulescu replaced Mauricio Quentin. Todos al Fondo's Maurito Boselli was substituted for Pascual Eliazar. Traian Moldovan's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Orlando Rivera firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 73rd minute, Maurito Boselli ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ionel Panaitoiu was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Phoenix Strikers's Pavel Haaland was substituted for Ivan Galtero. After having played for 77 minutes, Yu Nan Li managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Todos al Fondo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Yu Nan Li was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ionel Panaitoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maurito Boselli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maurito Boselli in the 78th minute of play. The supporters of Todos al Fondo booed when Phoenix Strikers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ovidiu Popescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yu Nan Li in the 83rd minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Yu Nan Li 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 95th minute Todos al Fondo were awarded a corner. Ivon Curiel went to the cornerflag to take it. Maurito Boselli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ionel Panaitoiu having to interfere. After 97 minutes, Traian Moldovan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Phoenix Strikers and the Todos al Fondo players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Phoenix Strikers's Traian Moldovan got a free kick in the 98th minute. When the referee ended the match the Todos al Fondo players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.