Official Cup

JUVENTUS STADIUM
Spectators: 170 (Terracing: 128, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sergiu Coșeriu kicked off to start the match. After 3 played minutes JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC got a freekick which was hit by Veto Caras. In the 6th minute Radu Păvăloae shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicholas Ochavarri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Academia Rio's goal looked a bit too open when Alessandro Del Piero came free, but Aurelian Coporan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 13 minutes, Alessandro Del Piero managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alessandro Del Piero was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Academia Rio's goalkeeper Aurelian Coporan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aurelian Coporan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessandro Del Piero in the 21st minute of the match. Aurelian Coporan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Trezeguet showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 26 minute of play. After a rather tough play, Academia Rio's Valeriu Ilinca got a free kick in the 28th minute. Alex Nicolae kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the match, Galo Espin sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Aurelian Coporan threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Galo Espin this time. Nicholas Ochavarri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Radu Păvăloae in the 32nd minute of the match. Nicholas Ochavarri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergiu Coșeriu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alessandro Del Piero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alessandro Del Piero was the one to do the kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Alessandro Del Piero had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aurelian Coporan. Academia Rio's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alessandro Del Piero was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. If Alessandro Del Piero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 61st match minute, Academia Rio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eric Pășcuțoiu to maneuver through the defense. 65 minutes into the game, Bastia Lacle was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Academia Rio the free kick. Academia Rio made a substitution. Johny Oltean replaced Dorel Nedelciu. In the 67th match minute, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bastia Lacle to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Nicholas Ochavarri, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nicholas Ochavarri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valeriu Ilinca in the 73rd minute. 83 minutes into the match, Academia Rio's goal looked a bit too open when David Trezeguet came free, but Aurelian Coporan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 87th match minute, Academia Rio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Johny Oltean to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's David Trezeguet got a free kick in the 90th minute. 91 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Nicholas Ochavarri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Johny Oltean. Johny Oltean spun around in front of the goal 91 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goal. In the 92nd match minute, Academia Rio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Codrin Ionete to maneuver through the defense.