Official Cup

Balavanis ArenA
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Balavanis's Dorel Tărâţă 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. Aron Bebeșel hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. In the 9th match minute, ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ioan Diaconescu to maneuver through the defense. Mugurel Apostolescu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iosif Foltea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. The supporters of ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 booed when Balavanis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petre Țepeluș didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 booed when Balavanis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurelian Tilincă didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aurel Gorunescu in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emanuel Goiciu saved Balavanis from getting behind. The supporters of ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 booed when Balavanis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petre Țepeluș didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 29 played minutes ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 got a freekick which was hit by Cristi Boboc. Irinel Vărzaru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iosif Foltea having to interfere. 35 minutes into the match, ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's goal looked a bit too open when Dorel Tărâţă came free, but Iosif Foltea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iosif Foltea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mihai Teodoreanu in the 36th minute. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aurel Gorunescu to strike the kick off in the second half. Aurel Gorunescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 53rd minute, Cătălin Nicolae hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Iosif Foltea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorel Tărâţă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mugurel Apostolescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 58 played minutes Balavanis got a freekick which was hit by Emilian Octavian. In the 63rd minute Dorel Tărâţă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iosif Foltea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dorel Tărâţă during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Balavanis getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Dorel Tărâţă hit a great ball. Iosif Foltea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mihai Teodoreanu in the 80th minute of play. In the 81st minute, Panait Hrib hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Iosif Foltea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorel Tărâţă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 booed when Balavanis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Codrin Tilea didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Balavanis had won after a very even match.