Official Cup

Phoenix Field
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sami Zübeyr took the kick off in the first half of the match. Phoenix Strikers were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after FC Maci -MM-'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olimpiu Mustea took the corner. After taking down the ball on Phoenix Strikers's corner Ioan Cozma fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Tristan Falco quite easily take care of the ball. Tristan Falco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Galtero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute of the match, Ivan Galtero tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Tristan Falco saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Tristan Falco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Olimpiu Mustea in the 15th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Traian Moldovan could shoot a difficult shot in the 19th minute, which Tristan Falco however easily saved by the left post. 25 minutes into the match, Phoenix Strikers's goal looked a bit too open when Sami Zübeyr came free, but Ionel Panaitoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, FC Maci -MM-'s Sami Zübeyr nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ionel Panaitoiu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. FC Maci -MM-'s Tristan Falco proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save FC Maci -MM- from getting a goal against them. Ionel Panaitoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sami Zübeyr in the 33rd minute of play. Tristan Falco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olimpiu Mustea, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In a very dangerous position, a player in Phoenix Strikers fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 37th minute. Penalty! In the 38th minute there was a penalty for FC Maci -MM-. Sami Zübeyr stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Ionel Panaitoiu. 0-2. Ionel Panaitoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sami Zübeyr in the 43rd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, FC Maci -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Mascovescu came free, but Tristan Falco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emanuel Mascovescu in the 48th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Tristan Falco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The wind increased when Emanuel Mascovescu made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu got control of the ball when Sami Zübeyr tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sabin Miclauș's late challenge caught a Phoenix Strikers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sabin Miclauș helped the player get up and apologised. Sabin Miclauș kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. 61 minutes in the game Laurențiu Stelaru did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Traian Moldovan. Sami Zübeyr sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sami Zübeyr's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ionel Panaitoiu firmly grabbed it by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sami Zübeyr got free with Ionel Panaitoiu in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Phoenix Strikers made a substitution. Pavel Haaland replaced Traian Moldovan. FC Maci -MM-'s Felix Lucaci was substituted for Martin Costeiantu. Phoenix Strikers made a substitution. Toader Ghișe replaced Ivan Galtero. In the 78th minute Olimpiu Mustea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tristan Falco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sami Zübeyr could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Ionel Panaitoiu made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Olimpiu Mustea in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tristan Falco saved FC Maci -MM- from getting behind. 90 minutes into the match, Phoenix Strikers's goal looked a bit too open when Dieter Nisipeanu came free, but Ionel Panaitoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Emanuel Lasker hit a great ball. FC Maci -MM- made a substitution. Anatoly Karpov replaced Igor Czapski. In the 95th minute, Emanuel Lasker hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC Maci -MM- had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.