Official Cup

Le volcan silmontois
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Normando Fiúza got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Irinel Tatomir in the 4th minute of play forced SILMONT's goalkeeper Qiu Zhi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th match minute, ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basarab Vărzaru to maneuver through the defense. In the 16th minute, Eugen Mihălțan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Qiu Zhi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucrețiu Ghimiș's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucrețiu Ghimiș in the 32nd minute of play forced SILMONT's goalkeeper Qiu Zhi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Basarab Vărzaru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Qiu Zhi having to interfere. SILMONT's Qiu Zhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Irinel Tatomir in the 37th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Irinel Tatomir in the 39th minute of play forced SILMONT's goalkeeper Qiu Zhi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of SILMONT booed when ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Basarab Vărzaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. Timo Courtois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thomas Albaret, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Irinel Tatomir to strike the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Lucrețiu Ghimiș's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Qiu Zhi was relentless in the 56th minute of the game. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's attentive Eugen Mihălțan managed to snatch the ball when Mai Zhen made a throw-in in the 60th minute of the game. Lucrețiu Ghimiș's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 61stth minute, Qiu Zhi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Qiu Zhi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Irinel Tatomir in the 64th minute of the match. 66 minutes into the match, SILMONT's goal looked a bit too open when Irinel Tatomir came free, but Qiu Zhi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Basarab Vărzaru hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 80thth minute of the game Irinel Tatomir who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SILMONT's Qiu Zhi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 83rd minute Normando Fiúza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Timo Courtois saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Mai Zhen fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SILMONT's protests and gave Mai Zhen a yellow card for diving instead. After 84 played minutes SILMONT got a freekick which was hit by Mai Zhen. Lucrețiu Ghimișs short, quick shot in the 87thth minute got Qiu Zhi to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 92nd minute, Adriano Guimarães hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, SILMONT's Adriano Guimarães got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Qiu Zhi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucrețiu Ghimiș, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adriano Guimarães's late challenge caught a ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adriano Guimarães helped the player get up and apologised. After 97 played minutes SILMONT got a freekick which was hit by Adriano Guimarães.