Prized/Friendly Cup

Karaiskakis Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mădălin Vintilescu made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Olympiacos FC's Alexis Dellios dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kostas Tziolas in the 7th minute of play forced Fc S.Zaharesti's goalkeeper Marcel Noica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Olympiacos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Manole Firu came free, but Fondas Kalantas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fc S.Zaharesti's Manole Firu got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Through an outstanding action, after 21 minutes, Marcel Noica successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After a rather tough play, Fc S.Zaharesti's Valentin Levința got a free kick in the 24th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lazaros Tsakrilis during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Valentin Levința recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kostas Tziolas got free with Marcel Noica in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Manole Firu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Viktoras Papoutsatos fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Olympiacos FC's protests and gave Viktoras Papoutsatos a yellow card for diving instead. In the 38th minute of the match Horaţiu Bălace sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fondas Kalantas skillfully saved the ball. In the 43rd minute Kostas Tziolas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcel Noica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fanis Schinas kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Kostas Tziolas stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Fc S.Zaharesti's goal looked a bit too open when Kostas Tziolas came free, but Marcel Noica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kostas Tziolas in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcel Noica saved Fc S.Zaharesti from getting behind. 52 minutes into the match, Avraam Chalkias had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcel Noica. Fc S.Zaharesti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Avraam Chalkias was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. The supporters of Olympiacos FC booed when Fc S.Zaharesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manole Firu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 57 minutes into the match, Olympiacos FC's goalkeeper Fondas Kalantas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manole Firu. Alexis Dellios fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcel Noica having to interfere. Marcel Noica stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kostas Tziolas's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. Manole Firu charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manole Firu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Fc S.Zaharesti getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Manole Firu hit a great ball. In the 69th minute Kostas Tziolas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcel Noica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Cornel Moisil fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fc S.Zaharesti's protests and gave Cornel Moisil a yellow card for diving instead. Manole Firu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 75 played minutes Olympiacos FC got a freekick which was hit by Lazaros Tsakrilis. After some careless play in the Fc S.Zaharesti defense, Kostas Tziolas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcel Noica. The Fc S.Zaharesti fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcel Noica should have stopped the shot. 94 minutes into the match, Fc S.Zaharesti's goal looked a bit too open when Kostas Tziolas came free, but Marcel Noica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olympiacos FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.