Official Cup

FC VULTURII LUGOJ
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Granicerul's Dinu Pelin started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Laurențiu Ciocâltea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 5 minutes into the match, FC VULTURII LUGOJ's goal looked a bit too open when Dinu Pelin came free, but Kartal Oğuz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kartal Oğuz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dinu Pelin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, FC VULTURII LUGOJ's goal looked a bit too open when Valeriu Zoreanu came free, but Kartal Oğuz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th minute of the match Valeriu Zoreanu shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kartal Oğuz showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Kartal Oğuz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jack Ares's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. Ahmet Arif Polatalp hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gong Guang Yao in the 27th minute of play forced Granicerul's goalkeeper Remus Vuia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC VULTURII LUGOJ's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Augustin Hurmuzescu in the 28th minute. FC VULTURII LUGOJ's Kartal Oğuz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iordache Ioneasa in the 31st minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Granicerul's goal looked a bit too open when Leontin Trifu came free, but Remus Vuia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kartal Oğuz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jack Ares in the 37th minute of the match. When Granicerul's Dinu Pelin in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC VULTURII LUGOJ's goalie prevented a goal. Remus Vuia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gong Guang Yao, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iordache Udurbac charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Iordache Udurbac the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 42nd match minute, FC VULTURII LUGOJ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iordache Udurbac to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the match, FC VULTURII LUGOJ's goal looked a bit too open when Dinu Pelin came free, but Kartal Oğuz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rafael Corrêa was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Jack Ares reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Kartal Oğuz. The goal made the score 1-1. Kartal Oğuz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eric Simion, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Remus Vuia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rafael Corrêa's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafael Corrêa in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Remus Vuia saved Granicerul from getting behind. Iordache Udurbac hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. A collision led to Granicerul getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Costin Vulpe hit a great ball. After 75 minutes, Ahmet Arif Polatalp mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Granicerul and the FC VULTURII LUGOJ players grew even worse after the yellow card. 77 minutes into the match, Granicerul's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Abraão came free, but Remus Vuia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, Granicerul's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Abraão came free, but Remus Vuia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Remus Vuia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Corrêa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Granicerul's Remus Vuia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafael Corrêa in the 82nd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Rafael Corrêa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Remus Vuia was relentless in the 82nd minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafael Corrêa in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Remus Vuia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Remus Vuia came out of the goal in the 85th minute to try and stop a shot by FC VULTURII LUGOJ's Rafael Corrêa. But to his dismay, Rafael Corrêa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jack Ares in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kartal Oğuz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 90th minute, one of FC VULTURII LUGOJ: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 FC VULTURII LUGOJ. The excitement rose when Granicerul's Valeriu Zoreanu after 92 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for FC VULTURII LUGOJ's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 2-2. FC VULTURII LUGOJ's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Augustin Hurmuzescu in the 98th minute. The corner led to FC VULTURII LUGOJ's Octavian Vulcănescu getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.