Official Cup

GURZUN
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Yanko Vironov made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rdth minute of the game Yanko Vironov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC GURZUN's Cătălin Dăianu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC GURZUN's goalkeeper Cătălin Dăianu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Matei Cozmâncă kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Alexi Niklin. That made the score 1-0 in the 11 minute of play. A collision led to SEA FALCONS getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Svetlin Dzhongov hit a great ball. Valentin Urdăreanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Alexi Niklin made a huge save. Albert Finteșteanu took the ball and in the 28 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alexi Niklin. Alexi Niklin 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. Alexi Niklin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Albert Finteșteanu in the 30th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yanko Vironov in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cătălin Dăianu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The SEA FALCONS fans' excitement grew in the 32nd match minute when SEA FALCONS's Yanko Vironov 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Yanko Vironov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. FC GURZUN's Cătălin Dăianu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yanko Vironov in the 41st minute of play. The supporters of FC GURZUN booed when SEA FALCONS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vanko Nikovski didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th match minute, SEA FALCONS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bozhil Rashevski to maneuver through the defense. If Matei Cozmâncă had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Valentin Urdăreanu to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Matei Cozmâncă cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Alexi Niklin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alexi Niklin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matei Cozmâncă, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Alexi Niklin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentin Urdăreanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matei Cozmâncă in the 66th minute of play forced SEA FALCONS's goalkeeper Alexi Niklin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 68 minutes, Valentin Urdăreanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC GURZUN's supporters crossed their fingers, but Valentin Urdăreanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alexi Niklin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albert Finteșteanu in the 70th minute of the match. The supporters of SEA FALCONS booed when FC GURZUN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matei Cozmâncă didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute, FC GURZUN's Octav Jurcuț seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Octav Jurcuț the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC GURZUN protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Octav Jurcuț had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in FC GURZUN fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 79th minute. Penalty! Albert Finteșteanu's late challenge caught a SEA FALCONS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Albert Finteșteanu helped the player get up and apologised. Albert Finteșteanu hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. The long shot by Vanko Nikovski in the 89th minute really tested Cătălin Dăianu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After 92 minutes, Albert Finteșteanu made it 4-3 with a short kick to the right side. SEA FALCONS's Alexi Niklin tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 98th minute, Yanko Vironov made a precise shot to the right of Cătălin Dăianu. FC GURZUN's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-4. Despite being the better team, FC GURZUN failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.