Prized/Friendly Cup

Santiago Bernabéu
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Manole Cristoiu kicked off to start the match. ЦСКА's Anzhelo Gerushin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manole Cristoiu in the 3rd minute of play. When Dancho Vamporov fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ЦСКА's protests and gave Dancho Vamporov a yellow card for diving instead. In the 4th match minute, ЦСКА was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dancho Vamporov to maneuver through the defense. After 5 played minutes, Orgullo's Juan Netto shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Anzhelo Gerushin came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Orgullo reached it. Artzai Tarin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Belcho Hlebarov in the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manole Cristoiu in the 9th minute of play forced ЦСКА's goalkeeper Anzhelo Gerushin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Manole Cristoiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Anzhelo Gerushin. ЦСКА's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Manole Cristoiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Anzhelo Gerushin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manole Cristoiu in the 27th minute of play. Yan Chuan Yang hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. 35 minutes into the match, Orgullo's goal looked a bit too open when Belcho Hlebarov came free, but Artzai Tarin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anzhelo Gerushin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Cristoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. 37 minutes into the game, Manole Cristoiu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Anzhelo Gerushin. Manole Cristoiu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0. Braulio Carrasco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anzhelo Gerushin having to interfere. 43 minutes into the game, one of ЦСКА:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Anzhelo Gerushin had in the 44thth minute some difficulties stopping Manole Cristoiu's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 46 minutes into the match, ЦСКА's goal looked a bit too open when Manole Cristoiu came free, but Anzhelo Gerushin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Belcho Hlebarov to strike the kick off in the second half. After 54 played minutes Orgullo got a freekick which was hit by Yan Chuan Yang. Manole Cristoiu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Anzhelo Gerushin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Stoimen Dipchikov during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 66th minute, Stoimen Dipchikov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 67 minutes, Manole Cristoiu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Orgullo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manole Cristoiu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 69 minutes into the game, one of Orgullo:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manole Cristoiu in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anzhelo Gerushin saved ЦСКА from getting behind. In the 75th minute of the match Orgullo got a corner. ЦСКА's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Yan Chuan Yang ran over to the corner to take the kick. Anzhelo Gerushin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Cristoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. After 87 played minutes ЦСКА got a freekick which was hit by Stoimen Dipchikov. Manole Cristoiu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Anzhelo Gerushin having to make a save. Anzhelo Gerushin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Cristoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After a rather tough play, ЦСКА's Stoimen Dipchikov got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Yan Chuan Yang kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. There was no doubt that Orgullo were the better team. Orgullo's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.