Official Cup

Stadium of Light
Spectators: 158 (Terracing: 119, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mugur Hidiș took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV booed when RED BLUE STAR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nichifor Ciocârlan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vintilă Ailioaiei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Vasile Leucuța managed to get in a good position for a shot. RED BLUE STAR's supporters rose to their feet, but Vasile Leucuța was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adam Tobă breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ivan Baldovinescu hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. In the 27th match minute, FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gigi Hurezeanu to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Mugur Hidiș managed to get in a good position for a shot. RED BLUE STAR's supporters rose to their feet, but Mugur Hidiș was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adam Tobă breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Emanuel Purcaru was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Iordache Tudoran showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 34 minute of play. Emanuel Purcaru made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Costică Oncescu sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marcel Itu during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 38th match minute, RED BLUE STAR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcel Itu to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Maxim Bratiloveanu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV's supporters rose to their feet, but Maxim Bratiloveanu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emanuel Purcaru breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Costică Oncescu hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 51st minute Iordache Tudoran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Purcaru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 53rd match minute, RED BLUE STAR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mugur Hidiș to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 55 minutes, Maxim Bratiloveanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maxim Bratiloveanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Emanuel Purcaru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iordache Tudoran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eugen Pânzariu charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eugen Pânzariu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV booed when RED BLUE STAR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugen Pânzariu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Codruț Grozăvescu hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Eugen Pânzariu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Adam Tobă made a huge save. When FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV's Costică Oncescu in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RED BLUE STAR's goalie prevented a goal. Iordache Tudoran struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Emanuel Purcaru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV. Emanuel Purcaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Tudoran, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Nichifor Ciocârlan hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Vintilă Ailioaiei's late challenge caught a RED BLUE STAR's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vintilă Ailioaiei helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of RED BLUE STAR booed when FORTUNA ARTEMIS BRASOV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vintilă Ailioaiei didn't get a good kick on the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.