Official Cup

Gaidos
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Francisc Onofrei made the kick off which started today's match. Francisc Onofrei was extremely unlucky when he, in the 4th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Francisc Onofrei fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Connor Rigg having to interfere. Pierre Pickard struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Tudor Stamatiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Harlow AFC. Connor Rigg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radu Crașovan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Harlow AFC's Robbie Lomas suffered a concussion after 34 minutes and had to leave the field. Francisc Onofrei charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Francisc Onofrei the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Bayern Cavnic ⚽ MM ⚽'s Francisc Onofrei got a free kick in the 36th minute. Tudor Stamatiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pierre Pickard's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leontin Haidău in the 47th minute of play forced Harlow AFC's goalkeeper Connor Rigg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Pierre Pickard made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pierre Pickard got free with Tudor Stamatiu in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tudor Stamatiu came out of the goal in the 56th minute to try and stop a shot by Harlow AFC's Pierre Pickard. But to his dismay, Pierre Pickard quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. If Francisc Onofrei had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tudor Stamatiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iain Ely, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 67 minutes, Cătălin Isărescu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bayern Cavnic ⚽ MM ⚽ and the Harlow AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 67 played minutes Bayern Cavnic ⚽ MM ⚽ got a freekick which was hit by Cătălin Isărescu. Tudor Stamatiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iain Ely in the 69th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Harlow AFC's Pierre Pickard dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. Dale Gordon kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Tudor Stamatiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pierre Pickard in the 76th minute of the match. Tudor Stamatiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dylan Bancroft, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pierre Pickard in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tudor Stamatiu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Tudor Stamatiu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Pierre Pickard showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 90 minute of play. Bayern Cavnic ⚽ MM ⚽ were furious when Mugurel Avacariței was red carded, 94 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 94 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Bayern Cavnic ⚽ MM ⚽! When the match had been going on for 96 minutes, Harlow AFC's Jeffrey Moyse got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Tudor Stamatiu. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Harlow AFC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.