Official Cup

Hai sa fim High!
Spectators: 532 (Terracing: 400, Seating: 122, VIP seats: 10) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Manuel Nicolescu kicked off to start the match. Daniel Kjølstad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manuel Nicolescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Rock Hard FC's Daniel Kjølstad played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manuel Nicolescu in the 7th minute of play. When Daniel Westby came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Rock Hard FC 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 Daniel Westby couldn't finish the play. After 10 played minutes FC MeHigh got a freekick which was hit by Radu Marioteanu. Radu Marioteanu's late challenge caught a Rock Hard FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Radu Marioteanu helped the player get up and apologised. Radu Marioteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Basarab Bocșan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sindre Skjervold, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Sindre Skjervold received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Basarab Bocșan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julius Aspås hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manuel Nicolescu in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Daniel Kjølstad prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 25th minute, Jon-Erik Salamonsen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manuel Nicolescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Daniel Kjølstad having to make a save. In the 32nd minute, Manuel Nicolescu made a precise shot to the right of Daniel Kjølstad. Rock Hard FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 34th minute of the match, Manuel Nicolescu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Daniel Kjølstad saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 37th minute of the match FC MeHigh got a corner. Rock Hard FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Aristide Strungă ran over to the corner to take the kick. After a rather tough play, FC MeHigh's Radu Marioteanu got a free kick in the 39th minute. After having played for 40 minutes, Espen Eriksen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rock Hard FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Espen Eriksen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Espen Eriksen charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Espen Eriksen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of FC MeHigh booed when Rock Hard FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Espen Eriksen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jonathan Totland to strike the kick off in the second half. Espen Eriksen might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Basarab Bocșan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Espen Eriksen ran back to his position shaking his head. 52 minutes in the game, Jonathan Totland dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. In the 56th match minute, Rock Hard FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jon-Erik Salamonsen to maneuver through the defense. FC MeHigh made a substitution. Călin Duțulescu replaced Călin Irimia. A collision led to Rock Hard FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Jon-Erik Salamonsen hit a great ball. Daniel Kjølstad showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aristide Strungă in the 57th minute of the match. Julius Aspås's late challenge caught a FC MeHigh's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Julius Aspås helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Rock Hard FC's Julius Aspås got a free kick in the 59th minute. Espen Eriksen was shown his second yellow card after 63 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 66 played minutes FC MeHigh got a freekick which was hit by Moise Mihele. FC MeHigh's Gabriel Arghiroiu was substituted for Valentin Cristoloveanu. A collision led to FC MeHigh getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Moise Mihele hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Nicolescu in the 70th minute of play forced Rock Hard FC's goalkeeper Daniel Kjølstad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC MeHigh's Basarab Bocșan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save FC MeHigh from getting a goal against them. Basarab Bocșan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sindre Skjervold in the 74th minute. In the 75th match minute, FC MeHigh was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Traian Onaca to maneuver through the defense. Basarab Bocșan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Totland in the 77th minute of the match. After 77 minutes of play, Rock Hard FC's Jonathan Totland made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Basarab Bocșan was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 89 minutes of play FC MeHigh's Radu Marioteanu was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Both players had fought hard during the second half to keep the score at 1-1. The tie meant more entertainment for the crowd as the match moved into extra-time.

After resting during the break, the players from both teams went out on the field looking very concentrated. It was now first half of the overtime. Moise Mihele made the kick off and play began. If Moise Mihele had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 100th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 102nd minute, Jonathan Totland made a precise shot to the right of Basarab Bocșan. FC MeHigh's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2.