Official Cup

Dino Park Stadium
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Ştefan Gârniceanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eusebiu Ianculescu's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. Ştefan Gârniceanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jack Ares's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. In the 15th minute Jack Ares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ştefan Gârniceanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ştefan Gârniceanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusebiu Ianculescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute, Philip Aelgoet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ştefan Gârniceanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jack Ares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ştefan Gârniceanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusebiu Ianculescu in the 23rd minute of play. In the 24th minute Felix Panduru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Remus Vuia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ştefan Gârniceanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jack Ares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ştefan Gârniceanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusebiu Ianculescu in the 35th minute of the match. 36 minutes into the match, Eusebiu Ianculescu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ştefan Gârniceanu. FC Lutanu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eusebiu Ianculescu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jack Ares in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ştefan Gârniceanu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Granicerul's zone, Doru Pencu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Remus Vuia came out of the goal and Doru Pencu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ştefan Gârniceanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valeriu Zoreanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After 43 played minutes FC Lutanu got a freekick which was hit by Ilie Cazacu. Ştefan Gârniceanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusebiu Ianculescu in the 48th minute of play. The FC Lutanu players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Granicerul were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Philip Aelgoet to make the kick off. Jack Ares struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Ştefan Gârniceanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Granicerul. The audience was convinced that Jack Ares's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ştefan Gârniceanu was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. The Granicerul fans' excitement grew in the 58th match minute when Granicerul's Eusebiu Ianculescu looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Granicerul's Eusebiu Ianculescu got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Lutanu's Ştefan Gârniceanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jack Ares in the 65th minute of play. Remus Vuia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Panduru, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Eusebiu Ianculescu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Ştefan Gârniceanu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Eusebiu Ianculescu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Granicerul made a substitution. Codrin Olaru replaced Eusebiu Ianculescu. 75 minutes into the match, FC Lutanu's goal looked a bit too open when Manole Colin came free, but Ştefan Gârniceanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Codrin Olaru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Ştefan Gârniceanu made a huge save. Remus Vuia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Panduru, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. In the 85th minute Jack Ares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ştefan Gârniceanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 87 minutes into the match, Valeriu Zoreanu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ştefan Gârniceanu. FC Lutanu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Valeriu Zoreanu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Philip Aelgoet managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Lutanu's supporters rose to their feet, but Philip Aelgoet was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Remus Vuia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Valeriu Zoreanu kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 93rd minute of the match Felix Panduru shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Remus Vuia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the final whistle sounded Granicerul left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than FC Lutanu.