Prized/Friendly Cup

BRADUL
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Manuel Pantiș made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Pantiș in the 4th minute of play forced ASF BAIA MARE -MM-'s goalkeeper Thomás Linares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edu Ramos struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Thomás Linares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC BRADUL -MM-. Edu Ramos's late challenge caught a ASF BAIA MARE -MM-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edu Ramos helped the player get up and apologised. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sandu Gheorghiu in the 8th minute of play forced FC BRADUL -MM-'s goalkeeper Marius Niculescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th match minute, ASF BAIA MARE -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remus Vermeşan to maneuver through the defense. Marius Niculescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandu Gheorghiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 18 played minutes FC BRADUL -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Constantino Bernard. After some careless play in the FC BRADUL -MM- defense, Remus Vermeşan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marius Niculescu. The FC BRADUL -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marius Niculescu should have stopped the shot. After some careless play in the FC BRADUL -MM- defense, Victor Huștiu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marius Niculescu. The FC BRADUL -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marius Niculescu should have stopped the shot. In the 26thth minute of the game Manuel Pantiș who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ASF BAIA MARE -MM-'s Thomás Linares was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 36 minutes, Felix Vărzaru mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ASF BAIA MARE -MM- and the FC BRADUL -MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. Felix Vărzaru kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. A collision led to ASF BAIA MARE -MM- getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Victor Huștiu hit a great ball. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Marius Niculescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victor Huștiu in the 40th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Victor Huștiu in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marius Niculescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 43 minutes into the match, FC BRADUL -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Sandu Gheorghiu came free, but Marius Niculescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sandu Gheorghiu scored 0-4 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marius Niculescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

FC BRADUL -MM-'s Costică Hârșu was substituted for Valeriu Zăraşcu. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eugen Lupea stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, ASF BAIA MARE -MM-'s Eugen Lupea nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marius Niculescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. After a rather tough play, FC BRADUL -MM-'s Edu Ramos got a free kick in the 56th minute. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Costel Pacuraru was substituted for Manuel Pantiș. In the 63rd minute Marcel Petculescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marius Niculescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marius Niculescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandu Gheorghiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marius Niculescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remus Vermeşan in the 68th minute of play. 71 minutes into the game, Alfredo Paulista was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC BRADUL -MM-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ASF BAIA MARE -MM- the free kick. After 71 played minutes FC BRADUL -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Alfredo Paulista. Eugen Lupea scored 0-6 in the 73rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marius Niculescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. ASF BAIA MARE -MM-'s Thomás Linares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Costel Pacuraru in the 82nd minute of play. Marius Niculescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remus Vermeşan in the 85th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Costel Pacuraru during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Victor Huștiu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Marius Niculescu made a huge save. Marius Niculescu made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Victor Huștiu sent off a good shot on target. During the 92nd minute of the match Felix Vărzaru completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Felix Vărzaru a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, ASF BAIA MARE -MM-'s Felix Vărzaru got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Marius Niculescu made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Victor Huștiu sent off a good shot on target. ASF BAIA MARE -MM- played a much better game than FC BRADUL -MM- and deserved their victory. The FC BRADUL -MM- players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.