Prized/Friendly Cup

Valinor
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) PANTHER BLUE's Benedicto Quirze started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Roberto Benat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from William Rigg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roberto Benat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manwë Vala in the 3rd minute of the match. Roberto Benat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manwë Vala in the 5th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Ozon got free with Roberto Benat in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gonzalo Garita kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Manwë Vala blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Roberto Benat having to make a save. In the 20th match minute, PANTHER BLUE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedicto Quirze to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, PANTHER BLUE's Roberto Benat got control of the ball when Cristian Ozon tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 22nd minute, Leontin Gurlui hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Roberto Benat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manwë Vala in the 24th minute of play. When The Valar's Manwë Vala in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PANTHER BLUE's goalie prevented a goal. In the 28th minute, Manwë Vala got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The audience was convinced that Manwë Vala's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Roberto Benat was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. 46 minutes into the match, PANTHER BLUE's goal looked a bit too open when William Rigg came free, but Roberto Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 47 played minutes PANTHER BLUE got a freekick which was hit by Leontin Gurlui. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manwë Vala in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Roberto Benat saved PANTHER BLUE from getting behind. After some careless play in the PANTHER BLUE defense, Cristian Ozon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Roberto Benat. The PANTHER BLUE fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Roberto Benat should have stopped the shot. In the 59thth minute of the game Manwë Vala who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PANTHER BLUE's Roberto Benat was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 62nd minute Manwë Vala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Benat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ion Gómez charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ion Gómez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 63rd minute of the game. One of PANTHER BLUE:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of The Valar:s goal. PANTHER BLUE made a substitution. Dan Săvescu replaced Gonzalo Garita. William Rigg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Roberto Benat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gogo Lesardo might have been able to make a better finish in the 71st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Emmanuel Canturri. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gogo Lesardo ran back to his position shaking his head. Roberto Benat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aulë Vala's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. The corner ended in Codruț Uncheşu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but PANTHER BLUE's Roberto Benat did a great save. The Valar were awarded a corner in the 76th minute after PANTHER BLUE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Codruț Uncheşu took the corner. The Valar's Codruț Uncheşu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Roberto Benat in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 78th minute, Aulë Vala made a precise shot to the right of Roberto Benat. PANTHER BLUE's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. In the 81st minute William Rigg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Benat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 83rd minute Aulë Vala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Benat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 84 minutes into the match, PANTHER BLUE's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Mambru came free, but Roberto Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roberto Benat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aulë Vala in the 89th minute of the match. Roberto Benat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aulë Vala's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. The Valar's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Codruț Uncheşu in the 92nd minute. Marian Otopeanu made a great header on The Valar's corner, it was just that PANTHER BLUE's Roberto Benat managed to reach the ball for a save. When Carlos Cambronero fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored PANTHER BLUE's protests and gave Carlos Cambronero a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, PANTHER BLUE's Carlos Cambronero got a free kick in the 94th minute. If Aulë Vala had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Valar walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.