Prized/Friendly Cup

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marquinhos Sousa got the match started through his kick off. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Pedrinho Sergipano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Narcis Aursulesei in the 2nd minute of play. Narcis Aursulesei struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Pedrinho Sergipano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-. After having played for 6 minutes, Marquinhos Sousa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marquinhos Sousa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pedrinho Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mădălin Brăiloiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Bologa in the 11th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Pedrinho Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Narcis Aursulesei shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedrinho Sergipano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pedrinho Sergipano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Narcis Aursulesei in the 14th minute of the match. Pedrinho Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Narcis Aursulesei, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 16th minute, João Carlos Martins hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 17th match minute, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sorin Manole to maneuver through the defense. Pedrinho Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mădălin Brăiloiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 21st minute, Marquinhos Sousa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the DIPLOMATA FC PAB defense, Eduard Mihăilescu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pedrinho Sergipano. The DIPLOMATA FC PAB fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pedrinho Sergipano should have stopped the shot. Grigore Mardarie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marquinhos Sousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Grigore Mardarie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marquinhos Sousa in the 27th minute of the match. Eduard Mihăilescu kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. In the 33rd minute, Sorin Manole hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 34 minutes into the game, David Iurașcu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DIPLOMATA FC PAB the free kick. The supporters of DIPLOMATA FC PAB booed when Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Iurașcu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Eduard Mihăilescu got a free kick in the 37th minute. In the 44th minute Mădălin Brăiloiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedrinho Sergipano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mădălin Brăiloiu to strike the kick off in the second half. When Marquinhos Sousa fell near the penalty area in the 50th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DIPLOMATA FC PAB's protests and gave Marquinhos Sousa a yellow card for diving instead. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- made a substitution. Lucian Rădescu replaced Mugurel Hojbota. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mădălin Brăiloiu in the 55th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Pedrinho Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of DIPLOMATA FC PAB booed when Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maxim Strugure didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- defense, Marquinhos Sousa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Grigore Mardarie. The Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Grigore Mardarie should have stopped the shot. 70 minutes into the game, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Mădălin Brăiloiu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedrinho Sergipano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 79 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Pedrinho Sergipano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maxim Strugure. After 82 minutes, Narcis Aursulesei mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- and the DIPLOMATA FC PAB players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 83 played minutes Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Narcis Aursulesei. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Pedrinho Sergipano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sorin Manole in the 86th minute of play. Sorin Manole kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simão Braga in the 88th minute of play forced Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Grigore Mardarie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.