Official Cup

ALEXANDRIA ARENA
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bogdan Goma got the match started through his kick off. Isidoro Paez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vintilă Bâru in the 4th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vintilă Bâru in the 5th minute of play forced Hurboc's goalkeeper Isidoro Paez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Isidoro Paez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Traian Dăianu in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudio Gaufred in the 10th minute of play forced Alexandria Team08's goalkeeper Traian Sucigan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Traian Sucigan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudio Gaufred, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 12 minutes Alexandria Team08's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jeronimo Sandalio who took care of the corner kick. After a rather tough play, Hurboc's Ramiro Benvide got a free kick in the 12th minute. Valentin Smarandache received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Isidoro Paez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 25th minute Vintilă Bâru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidoro Paez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Traian Sucigan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernabe Duardo in the 31st minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Bogdan Goma left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Alexandria Team08 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. 39 minutes into the game, Claudio Gaufred cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Traian Sucigan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Jeronimo Sandalio came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the Hurboc fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jeronimo Sandalio couldn't finish the play.

The wind increased when Bernabe Duardo made the kick off in the second half. Bernabe Duardo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Traian Sucigan made a huge save. Traian Sucigan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernabe Duardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Valentin Smarandache's late challenge caught a Hurboc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Valentin Smarandache helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Hurboc booed when Alexandria Team08 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentin Smarandache didn't get a good kick on the ball. Traian Sucigan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudio Gaufred in the 54th minute of the match. After 55 minutes, Niculae Corbea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alexandria Team08 and the Hurboc players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 55th match minute, Alexandria Team08 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Niculae Corbea to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Alexandria Team08 getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Vintilă Bâru hit a great ball. Bogdan Goma charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bogdan Goma the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Sebastian Brion took the ball and in the 63 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Traian Sucigan. Traian Sucigan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Vintilă Bâru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Traian Dăianu struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Isidoro Paez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alexandria Team08. Isidoro Paez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bogdan Goma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isidoro Paez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Goma in the 75th minute of the match. In the 77th minute, Valentin Smarandache made a precise shot to the right of Isidoro Paez. Hurboc's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Alexandria Team08 made a substitution. Aurel Răducu replaced Traian Dăianu. In the 81st minute, Ramiro Benvide hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hurboc's Isidoro Paez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vintilă Bâru in the 84th minute of play. Alexandria Team08's Traian Sucigan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudio Gaufred in the 85th minute of play. Alexandria Team08's Bogdan Goma got his second yellow card of the match in the 87th minute. The referee ordered Bogdan Goma off the ground. In the 88th match minute, Alexandria Team08 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bogdan Goma to maneuver through the defense. Isidoro Paez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vintilă Bâru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexandria Team08 were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.