Prized/Friendly Cup

Hope stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emil Strugure kicked off to start the match. Abel Ubarna came out of the goal in the 4th minute to try and stop a shot by Hope AFC's Manole Brănescu. But to his dismay, Manole Brănescu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. The Hope AFC fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when Hope AFC's Emil Strugure looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Abel Ubarna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Strugure, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abel Ubarna came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by Hope AFC's Emil Strugure. But to his dismay, Emil Strugure quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. Abel Ubarna didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Codrin Ieremia went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. Abel Ubarna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emil Strugure in the 18th minute of play. From close distance Emil Strugure pressed in the 5-0 goal high up into nets stiches in the right cross 19 minutes into the game. Abel Ubarna was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Codrin Ieremia showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 6-0 in the 24 minute of play. When the match had gone on for 27 minutes, Emil Strugure put it in 7-0 from a short distance just to the right of Abel Ubarna. Manole Brănescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Abel Ubarna tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 35 minutes into the game, Manole Brănescu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Abel Ubarna. Manole Brănescu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 8-0. In the 38th minute, Emil Strugure 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. In the 39th minute, Hope AFC's Emil Strugure ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Abel Ubarna. Abel Ubarna yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 9-0. Alvaro Abaunza lost his temper 43 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 43 played minutes Andino got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Abaunza. The audience was convinced that Ioan Ploieșteanu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Abel Ubarna was relentless in the 47th minute of the game. Codrin Ieremia struck a weak shot in the 48th minute. Abel Ubarna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hope AFC. 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 9-0.

After 52 minutes of play, Hope AFC's Manole Brănescu made it 10-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Abel Ubarna was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Hope AFC fans' excitement grew in the 55th match minute when Hope AFC's Emil Strugure looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 11-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 61st minute, Ernest Zburlea 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. Abel Ubarna stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emil Strugure's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. After 66 minutes, Emil Strugure made it 13-0 with a short kick to the right side. Andino's Abel Ubarna tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Emil Strugure's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Abel Ubarna was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. 71 minutes into the match, Andino's goal looked a bit too open when Emil Strugure came free, but Abel Ubarna reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Hope AFC fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when Hope AFC's Emil Strugure looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 14-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 76 minutes, Emil Strugure made it 15-0 with a short kick to the right side. Andino's Abel Ubarna tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Abel Ubarna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ioan Ploieșteanu in the 84th minute of the match. Fulgencio Errolan hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Andino's zone, Codrin Ieremia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abel Ubarna came out of the goal and Codrin Ieremia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Abel Ubarna stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emil Strugure's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. Abel Ubarna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emil Strugure, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Reynaldo Cheche kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. The supporters of Andino booed when Hope AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaspar Esdras didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hope AFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.