Prized/Friendly Cup

Qemal Stafa
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Petru Tărău made the kick off which started today's match. Petru Tărău's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Branden Shelton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Branden Shelton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petru Tărău, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. When A4p FC Gad's Petru Tărău in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye K.F TIRANA's goalie prevented a goal. Branden Shelton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petru Tărău, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Petru Tărău in the 15th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Petru Tărău's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Branden Shelton was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. Branden Shelton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petru Tărău, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Elvis Durollari during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 25th minute, Codrin Dragalina 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. Marsel Spaha hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. After having played for 30 minutes, Elvis Durollari managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. K.F TIRANA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elvis Durollari was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When A4p FC Gad's Petru Tărău in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye K.F TIRANA's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led A4p FC Gad's Ion Bianu to fire away a dangerous shot which Branden Shelton despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petru Tărău in the 42nd minute of play forced K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Petru Tărău's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 57thth minute, Branden Shelton skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Olimpiu Târlea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wincenty Roman in the 58th minute of the match. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petru Tărău in the 59th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Petru Tărău got free with Branden Shelton in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Felix Grigoroiu kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. A4p FC Gad's Lucrețiu Nastac was substituted for Nechifor Sorin. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's Felix Grigoroiu got a free kick in the 65th minute. 66 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Wincenty Roman came free, but Olimpiu Târlea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olimpiu Târlea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wincenty Roman in the 67th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Petru Tărău in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Branden Shelton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Paco Cano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olimpiu Târlea having to interfere. 74 minutes into the match, Petru Tărău had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Branden Shelton. K.F TIRANA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Petru Tărău was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petru Tărău in the 77th minute of play. 78 minutes into the game, Wincenty Roman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. K.F TIRANA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A4p FC Gad the free kick. Wincenty Roman hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. A hard shot 83 in the game by Petru Tărău from a close distance when the talented Branden Shelton managed to make a qualified save. K.F TIRANA's players were relieved. In the 84th minute A4p FC Gad were awarded a corner. Ion Bianu went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Petru Tărău almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton did a great save. After 90 played minutes K.F TIRANA got a freekick which was hit by Elvis Durollari. In the 95th minute, A4p FC Gad's Luca Penaru seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Luca Penaru the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of A4p FC Gad protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Luca Penaru had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch.