Official Cup

Anfield
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Adrian Paraschivescu kicked off to start the match. Ivan Strugure took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sorin Tăgorean, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ninjas in Pyjamas's Sorin Tăgorean in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vama Veche ™'s goalie prevented a goal. When Ninjas in Pyjamas's Claudiu Panaitescu in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vama Veche ™'s goalie prevented a goal. After 9 played minutes Vama Veche ™ got a freekick which was hit by Radu Zdraşcu. Răzvan Gligor kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 14th match minute, Ninjas in Pyjamas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ştefan Secară to maneuver through the defense. Adrian Paraschivescu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 16thth minute, Vali Măcrinici skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 18 played minutes Vama Veche ™ got a freekick which was hit by Radu Zdraşcu. Ivan Strugure showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ştefan Secară, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Ştefan Secară kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Ivan Strugure showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ştefan Secară in the 36th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ştefan Secară in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ivan Strugure saved Vama Veche ™ from getting behind. The Vama Veche ™ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ninjas in Pyjamas were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Traian Alecu made a kick off. After having played for 54 minutes, Ştefan Secară managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ninjas in Pyjamas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ştefan Secară was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ivan Strugure took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ştefan Secară, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivan Strugure didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 62nd minute, which inside left pole to 0-3. Claudiu Panaitescu hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Ninjas in Pyjamas's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Alin Jdeica in the 75th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iurie Negrescu in the 80th minute of play forced Ninjas in Pyjamas's goalkeeper Vali Măcrinici to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Traian Alecu in the 88thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ivan Strugure, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Horea Zâncă hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ninjas in Pyjamas eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.