Official Cup

Vasile Bratianu
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The audience thought a goal was coming when Jo Bag got free with Donato Horado in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 7 minutes into the match, Los Patanes's goal looked a bit too open when Filip Mavrogheni came free, but Donato Horado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Galati Harbour Cats's Manole Ghiondea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Donato Sanduru in the 8th minute of play. A collision led to Los Patanes getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Marco Endura hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Filip Mavrogheni in the 18th minute of play forced Los Patanes's goalkeeper Donato Horado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Filip Mavrogheni kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Cayetano Birjaio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Los Patanes's supporters rose to their feet, but Cayetano Birjaio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manole Ghiondea breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Donato Horado made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Jo Bag sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet as Filip Mavrogheni kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Donato Horado. That made the score 1-0 in the 28 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cayetano Birjaio in the 31st minute of play forced Galati Harbour Cats's goalkeeper Manole Ghiondea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Galati Harbour Cats were furious when Fabian Minculescu was red carded, 35 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 35th match minute, Galati Harbour Cats was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabian Minculescu to maneuver through the defense. 36 minutes into the game, Alin Şoltuz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Galati Harbour Cats's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Patanes the free kick. After 36 played minutes Galati Harbour Cats got a freekick which was hit by Alin Şoltuz. Los Patanes's Marco Endura got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

55 minutes into the match, Los Patanes's goal looked a bit too open when Adrian Baldazar came free, but Donato Horado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sergio Fanuco during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 64 played minutes Galati Harbour Cats got a freekick which was hit by Jo Bag. Manole Ghiondea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donato Sanduru in the 68th minute. Adrian Baldazar charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adrian Baldazar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 68 played minutes Galati Harbour Cats got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Baldazar. Primitivo Ricart made in the 72nd minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Eleuterio Luix. 77 minutes into the match, Galati Harbour Cats's goal looked a bit too open when Donato Sanduru came free, but Manole Ghiondea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 77 minutes, Jo Bag mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Galati Harbour Cats and the Los Patanes players grew even worse after the yellow card. Jo Bag hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Manole Ghiondea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donato Sanduru in the 79th minute. In the 90th minute, Eleuterio Luix 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. 92 minutes into the match, Galati Harbour Cats's goal looked a bit too open when Eleuterio Luix came free, but Manole Ghiondea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Jo Bag had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Galati Harbour Cats were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Los Patanes for a fine match.