Official Cup

Balaceanu
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alekos Gikas kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alekos Gikas in the 3rd minute of play forced Balaceanu UFC's goalkeeper Dorin Orghidan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Balaceanu UFC booed when BLACK PANTHER F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nasos Patsiavouras didn't get a good kick on the ball. Balaceanu UFC's Dorin Orghidan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alekos Gikas in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Odysseas Liapakis in the 11th minute of play forced Balaceanu UFC's goalkeeper Dorin Orghidan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dorin Orghidan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Odysseas Liapakis in the 12th minute of the match. When Odysseas Liapakis came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the BLACK PANTHER F.C 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 Odysseas Liapakis couldn't finish the play. 15 minutes into the match, Roch Bury had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lu Li Yu. BLACK PANTHER F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roch Bury was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Dorin Zăreanu in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lu Li Yu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 25th minute, Roch Bury left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Balaceanu UFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Roch Bury received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Lu Li Yu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marcu Tomoioagă's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Lu Li Yu firmly grabbed it by the left post. With his leg Lu Li Yu managed to avoid a goal in the 40thth minute, when Balaceanu UFC's Roch Bury fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Balaceanu UFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marcu Tomoioagă in the 42nd minute. The corner led Balaceanu UFC's Marcu Tomoioagă to fire away a dangerous shot which Lu Li Yu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 46th minute, Andrew Harrison reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Lu Li Yu. The goal made the score 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Lu Li Yu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roch Bury, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lu Li Yu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roch Bury's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Odysseas Liapakis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Dorin Orghidan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. BLACK PANTHER F.C's Dan Brunstad managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Georg Kruusimaa in the 66 minute of the game. BLACK PANTHER F.C's Lu Li Yu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iustinian Burdujan in the 68th minute of play. Lu Li Yu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roch Bury's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. 74 minutes in the game Georg Kruusimaa did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Iustinian Burdujan. Dorin Orghidan made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Alekos Gikas sent off a good shot on target. After 85 minutes of play, Balaceanu UFC's Roch Bury made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Lu Li Yu was left in no man's land by his defense there! Lu Li Yu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roch Bury in the 92nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Iustinian Burdujan in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lu Li Yu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Balaceanu UFC had played much better football throughout.