Official Cup

Ghencea
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Aron Ciorăscu made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, FC Inter Craiova's goalkeeper Nichifor Măgurean had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aron Ciorăscu. Nichifor Măgurean stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gheorghe Cunea's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. In the 14th minute of the match Steaua Bucuresti -MM- got a corner. FC Inter Craiova's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Iulian Ciuvică ran over to the corner to take the kick. 15 minutes into the match, André Luiz Pitta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aron Iurașcu. Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that André Luiz Pitta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Aron Ciorăscu received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Nichifor Măgurean came out and tried to block the shot, but Aron Ciorăscu slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 19th minute. Nichifor Măgurean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aron Ciorăscu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the match, FC Inter Craiova's goal looked a bit too open when Iulian Ciuvică came free, but Nichifor Măgurean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 26th match minute, Steaua Bucuresti -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iulian Ciuvică to maneuver through the defense. 28 minutes into the match, FC Inter Craiova's goal looked a bit too open when Traian Constantinescu came free, but Nichifor Măgurean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgar Iovanovici in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aron Iurașcu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The FC Inter Craiova fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when FC Inter Craiova's Edgar Iovanovici 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Nichifor Măgurean made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Aron Ciorăscu sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Steaua Bucuresti -MM- getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Marcu Şerbănoiu hit a great ball. The supporters of FC Inter Craiova booed when Steaua Bucuresti -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcu Şerbănoiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aron Iurașcu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sorin Chitimia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 43 minutes into the match, Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when 林晨川 came free, but Aron Iurașcu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The wind increased when Edgar Iovanovici made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aron Ciorăscu in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nichifor Măgurean prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nichifor Măgurean showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aron Ciorăscu, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Sorin Chitimia's late challenge caught a Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sorin Chitimia helped the player get up and apologised. In the 57th minute, Sorin Chitimia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Gheorghe Cunea managed to get in a good position for a shot. Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Gheorghe Cunea was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nichifor Măgurean breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience was convinced that Aron Ciorăscu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nichifor Măgurean was relentless in the 58th minute of the game. Filip Panțuru took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nichifor Măgurean. Nichifor Măgurean dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. 林晨川 fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aron Iurașcu having to interfere. Steaua Bucuresti -MM- made a substitution. Tiberiu Răduleț replaced Lucrețiu Capătă. 73 minutes into the game, Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s Filip Panțuru nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nichifor Măgurean made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when FC Inter Craiova's Edgar Iovanovici in the 76th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Aron Iurașcu was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Steaua Bucuresti -MM- through an amazing save. The supporters of Steaua Bucuresti -MM- booed when FC Inter Craiova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bogdan Agrigoroaiei didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 77 played minutes Steaua Bucuresti -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Filip Panțuru. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s goalkeeper Aron Iurașcu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s Aron Iurașcu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Steaua Bucuresti -MM- from getting a goal against them. Nichifor Măgurean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gheorghe Cunea in the 90th minute of the match. When Filip Panțuru fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Steaua Bucuresti -MM-'s protests and gave Filip Panțuru a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Steaua Bucuresti -MM- getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Filip Panțuru hit a great ball. In the 93rd minute of the match Rahim Cingöz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aron Iurașcu showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball.