Official Cup

GROAPA CU LEI
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rony Dudu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rovine Craiova's Dorin Arșanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rony Dudu in the 5th minute of play. A collision led to Rovine Craiova getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Gustaw Rasialdo hit a great ball. Sporting Royal's Virgil Panciu got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rovine Craiova's Dorin Arșanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rony Dudu in the 8th minute of play. Dorin Arșanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rony Dudu in the 9th minute of play. Sporting Royal's Lucrețiu Roșeanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcel Turcescu in the 10th minute of play. Dorin Arșanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alin Dragalina in the 13th minute of the match. After 16 played minutes Sporting Royal got a freekick which was hit by Alin Dragalina. In the 17th minute, Marcel Turcescu made a precise shot to the right of Lucrețiu Roșeanu. Sporting Royal's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Rovine Craiova's Dorin Arșanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgil Panciu in the 19th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Rovine Craiova's Manuel Bobailă got a free kick in the 23rd minute. In the 24th minute of the match Rony Dudu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dorin Arșanu skillfully saved the ball. Dorin Arșanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgil Panciu in the 31st minute of play. Lucrețiu Roșeanu stood somewhat misplaced when Jyrki Saarelainen came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 36 minute. Virgil Panciu's late challenge caught a Rovine Craiova's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Virgil Panciu helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Rovine Craiova booed when Sporting Royal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Virgil Panciu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 45 minutes, Marcu Ploieșteanu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sporting Royal and the Rovine Craiova players grew even worse after the yellow card. Marcu Ploieșteanu hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sporting Royal's goalkeeper Lucrețiu Roșeanu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 46th match minute, Sporting Royal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alin Dragalina to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jyrki Saarelainen made a kick off. Lucrețiu Roșeanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Basarab Teleagă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lucrețiu Roșeanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jyrki Saarelainen, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 52 minutes into the match, Jyrki Saarelainen notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Sporting Royal's Lucrețiu Roșeanu. Lucrețiu Roșeanu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 60 minutes into the match, Sporting Royal's goal looked a bit too open when Marcel Turcescu came free, but Lucrețiu Roșeanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcu Ploieșteanu was shown his second yellow card after 61 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Rovine Craiova booed when Sporting Royal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcu Ploieșteanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dorin Arșanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Octavian Gherasescu in the 64th minute of the match. In the 66th minute Sporting Royal were awarded a corner. Rony Dudu went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Sporting Royal's Rony Dudu to fire away a dangerous shot which Dorin Arșanu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Sporting Royal's Lucrețiu Roșeanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcel Turcescu in the 70th minute of play. Octavian Gherasescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Dorin Arșanu made a huge save. Dorin Arșanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alin Dragalina, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Dorin Arșanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Virgil Panciu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dorin Arșanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alin Dragalina in the 87th minute of play. Acácio Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Sporting Royal made a substitution. Ionică Predescu replaced Dorin Borza. Sporting Royal made a substitution. Bum-Kun Kun replaced Acácio Cunha. In the 90th match minute, Sporting Royal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Acácio Cunha to maneuver through the defense. Marcel Turcescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Lucrețiu Roșeanu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dorin Arșanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Virgil Panciu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Virgil Panciu took the ball and in the 95 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dorin Arșanu. Dorin Arșanu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Rovine Craiova's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.