Official Cup

Balaceanu
Spectators: 155 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) 4 minutes into the game, Balaceanu UFC's Aurelian Nicodim nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Manuel Lăcătuș made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Moise Biriș received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Manuel Lăcătuș came out and tried to block the shot, but Moise Biriș slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 8th minute. Dan Godeanu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sabin Năstase read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. Grigore Bilașco took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Manuel Lăcătuș. Manuel Lăcătuș dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. A collision led to Republica Ploiești getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Sebastian Hoduț hit a great ball. The supporters of Republica Ploiești booed when Balaceanu UFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vlad Popete didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dan Godeanu during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Dan Godeanu hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Manuel Lăcătuș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grigore Bilașco in the 28th minute of the match. Cristinel Bădoi charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristinel Bădoi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 28th minute, Cristinel Bădoi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Republica Ploiești's goalkeeper Manuel Lăcătuș, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Grigore Bilașco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Manuel Lăcătuș was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. After 33 played minutes Republica Ploiești got a freekick which was hit by Cezar Costeiantu. In the 35th minute, Balaceanu UFC's Grigore Bilașco dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 4-0. 42 minutes into the match, Republica Ploiești's goalkeeper Manuel Lăcătuș had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aurelian Nicodim. Dan Godeanu kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Manuel Lăcătuș made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grigore Bilașco in the 47th minute of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Grigore Bilașco stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Manuel Lăcătuș showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grigore Bilașco, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Aurelian Nicodim scored 5-0 in the 53rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Manuel Lăcătuș, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Aurelian Nicodim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Manuel Lăcătuș tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emanuel Firea struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Sabin Năstase didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Republica Ploiești. Manuel Lăcătuș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moise Biriș in the 66th minute of the match. Republica Ploiești's Emanuel Firea got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 70th minute, Grigore Bilașco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Balaceanu UFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-0. In the 77th minute, Moise Biriș left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Balaceanu UFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 7-0. 88 minutes into the match, Republica Ploiești's goal looked a bit too open when Moise Biriș came free, but Manuel Lăcătuș reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Balaceanu UFC's zone, Dan Godeanu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sabin Năstase came out of the goal and Dan Godeanu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Republica Ploiești getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Cosmin Chiriță hit a great ball. Balaceanu UFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.