Official Cup

SERGEJ BARBAREZ
Spectators: 190 (Terracing: 143, Seating: 44, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mădălin Răduț got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Alexandria Team08's goalkeeper Laurențiu Popescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hazim Ćulum got free with Laurențiu Popescu in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience was convinced that Hazim Ćulum's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Laurențiu Popescu was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. After 12 minutes, Armando Gervasi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FISHBONE 06 and the Alexandria Team08 players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 13th minute, Armando Gervasi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, FISHBONE 06's goal looked a bit too open when Adriano Raniolo came free, but Edber Kalajdžić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 17 minutes into the game, Alexandria Team08's Mădălin Răduț nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edber Kalajdžić made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Laurențiu Popescu was a little too slow when Hazim Ćulum got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 33rd minute. The score was now 1-1. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Alexandria Team08's goalkeeper Laurențiu Popescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With his leg Laurențiu Popescu managed to avoid a goal in the 43rdth minute, when FISHBONE 06's Hazim Ćulum fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 46 minutes into the game, Corneliu Antohi threw the ball into play from the sideline. FISHBONE 06's Bartlomiej Turacki quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 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.

Hazim Ćulum fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laurențiu Popescu having to interfere. In the 52nd minute, Adriano Raniolo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 54th minute, Franz Matko made a precise shot to the right of Laurențiu Popescu. Alexandria Team08's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. In the 56th minute, Franz Matko 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. Abaz Vedadović's late challenge caught a Alexandria Team08's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Abaz Vedadović helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FISHBONE 06 getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Abaz Vedadović hit a great ball. In the 64th minute, Hazim Ćulum left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FISHBONE 06 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Hazim Ćulum sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abaz Vedadović kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. FISHBONE 06's Sulejman Ortaš was substituted for Franz Matko. After a rather tough play, FISHBONE 06's Abaz Vedadović got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Adriano Raniolo kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Hazim Ćulum fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laurențiu Popescu having to interfere. The supporters of Alexandria Team08 booed when FISHBONE 06 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miralem Pjanić didn't get a good kick on the ball. FISHBONE 06's Edber Kalajdžić proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save FISHBONE 06 from getting a goal against them. After 87 minutes FISHBONE 06's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eric Pădure who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Alexandria Team08's corner Eric Pădure fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Edber Kalajdžić quite easily take care of the ball. Kristijan Đurić hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Edber Kalajdžić made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Ovidiu Petcu sent off a good shot on target. FISHBONE 06's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.