Official Cup

Stadionul Steaua
Spectators: 453 (Terracing: 340, Seating: 104, VIP seats: 9) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dan Iovanovici kicked off to start the match. Amar Maillot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Octav Glodeanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. In the 11th minute Djamal Akrour shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ilie Scripcaru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Octav Glodeanu got free with Amar Maillot in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. FC Steaua București's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Dan Iovanovici in the 14th minute. Isac Ielciu kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Ilie Scripcaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Djamal Akrour, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Valley Stream's Amar Maillot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dan Iovanovici in the 21st minute of play. Ilie Scripcaru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frantz Daham in the 26th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Iovanovici in the 27th minute of play forced Valley Stream's goalkeeper Amar Maillot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Valley Stream's Karim Diafat in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Steaua București's goalie prevented a goal. After 32 played minutes Valley Stream got a freekick which was hit by Sid Ahmed Belkheir. 34 minutes into the match, Karim Diafat had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ilie Scripcaru. FC Steaua București's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Karim Diafat was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. The FC Steaua București players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Valley Stream were winning 0-3.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Djamal Akrour stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 57th minute, Valley Stream's Djamal Akrour ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ilie Scripcaru. Ilie Scripcaru yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. 61 minutes into the match, FC Steaua București's goalkeeper Ilie Scripcaru had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Karim Diafat. Kamel Boudiaf kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Mouloud Khabatou kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. In the 74th minute, one of Valley Stream:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Valley Stream. Amar Maillot had in the 75thth minute some difficulties stopping Dan Iovanovici's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Valley Stream's Amar Maillot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dan Iovanovici in the 76th minute of play. The supporters of FC Steaua București booed when Valley Stream was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abd al-Asis Belkhadem didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Valley Stream's Karim Diafat got a free kick in the 81st minute. Valley Stream's Amar Maillot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilian Răducan in the 82nd minute of play. Ilie Scripcaru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Djamal Akrour, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ilie Scripcaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Djamal Akrour, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. In the 93rd match minute, FC Steaua București was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maxim Iacob to maneuver through the defense. Ilie Scripcaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Djamal Akrour, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Octav Glodeanu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The Valley Stream 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.