Official Cup

20 August 1870
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dan Godeanu took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Ovidiu Vrânceanu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC ciufulici's supporters rose to their feet, but Ovidiu Vrânceanu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pompiliu Hâncu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Iustin Şerbănoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucian Luțu, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Iustin Şerbănoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dan Godeanu in the 8th minute of the match. After 9 played minutes FC ciufulici got a freekick which was hit by Cezar Barboni. Costel Lepuș could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Iustin Şerbănoiu made a huge save. FC ciufulici's defense didn't have a chance, in the 13th minute, when Lucian Luțu scored to the left of an out of position Iustin Şerbănoiu, making the score, 1-0. The referee felt a red card was in order, 16 minutes into the game, when Ovidiu Vrânceanu put in a rough tackle. Sebastian Hoduț could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Iustin Şerbănoiu made a huge save. Iustin Şerbănoiu was a little too slow when Dan Godeanu got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 27th minute. The score was now 3-0. Dan Godeanu in the 35thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Iustin Şerbănoiu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 38 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goalkeeper Iustin Şerbănoiu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cosmin Chiriță. In the 39th minute Ioan Brânza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iustin Şerbănoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Costel Lepuș fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Republica Ploiești's protests and gave Costel Lepuș a yellow card for diving instead. After a long run with the ball, Cosmin Chiriță did a trick in the 47th minute in front of FC ciufulici's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 4-0. An impressive performance by Republica Ploiești's Cosmin Chiriță!

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ernest Gheorghiu made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Republica Ploiești's Lucian Luțu got a free kick in the 56th minute. In the 59th minute Dan Godeanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iustin Şerbănoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ioan Brânza scored 5-0 in the 60th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Iustin Şerbănoiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Iustin Şerbănoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dan Godeanu in the 65th minute of play. 67 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Godeanu came free, but Iustin Şerbănoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iustin Şerbănoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dan Godeanu in the 71st minute of play. Cosmin Chiriță received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Iustin Şerbănoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Dan Godeanu came free, but Iustin Şerbănoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dan Godeanu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Iustin Şerbănoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. During the 79th minute of the match Costel Lepuș completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Costel Lepuș a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 80 played minutes Republica Ploiești got a freekick which was hit by Costel Lepuș. Iustin Şerbănoiu didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Republica Ploiești's Lucian Luțu shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 6-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Cosmin Chiriță sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC ciufulici's Codrin Grecea managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Ferdinand Arnăuțoiu in the 87 minute of the game. FC ciufulici's Iustin Şerbănoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucian Luțu in the 90th minute of play. In the 92ndth minute of the game Lucian Luțu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC ciufulici's Iustin Şerbănoiu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball.