Friendly League

PunisherS Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gonçalo Martins kicked off to start the match. AFC PunisherS™'s Costin Ignătoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivo Onofre in the 19th minute of play. Donato Sá made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mădălin Barbonța in the 25th minute of play. Isac Frunză could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Donato Sá made a huge save. Costin Ignătoiu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gonçalo Martins went, in the 31st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After 35 minutes, Egídio Valadares mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ultra Copos FC ™ and the AFC PunisherS™ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Ultra Copos FC ™'s Egídio Valadares got a free kick in the 35th minute. When Olívio Nunes fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ultra Copos FC ™'s protests and gave Olívio Nunes a yellow card for diving instead. Olívio Nunes kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. When Mihnea Costea came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the AFC PunisherS™ 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 Mihnea Costea couldn't finish the play. In the 45th minute of the match, Florin Hrandabur tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Donato Sá saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. AFC PunisherS™ made a substitution. Ciprian Groza replaced Fabian Ciociu. The AFC PunisherS™ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ultra Copos FC ™ were winning 0-2.

Thanks to some nice moves Gonçalo Martins could shoot a difficult shot in the 54th minute, which Costin Ignătoiu however easily saved by the left post. After a rather tough play, AFC PunisherS™'s Ciprian Groza got a free kick in the 59th minute. 68 minutes into the game, Américo Quintas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ultra Copos FC ™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC PunisherS™ the free kick. In the 68th match minute, Ultra Copos FC ™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Américo Quintas to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gonçalo Martins in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Costin Ignătoiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Donato Sá showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mădălin Barbonța in the 76th minute of the match. A collision led to AFC PunisherS™ getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Nae Malcoci hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mădălin Barbonța during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 85 played minutes AFC PunisherS™ got a freekick which was hit by Mădălin Barbonța. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albertino Leme in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Costin Ignătoiu saved AFC PunisherS™ from getting behind. Mihnea Costea hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. In the 95th minute of the match Gentil Madeira sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Costin Ignătoiu skillfully saved the ball.