Official Cup

PunisherS Arena
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eusebiu Ianculescu got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iordache Ioneasa in the 4th minute of play forced AFC PunisherS™'s goalkeeper Costin Ignătoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A long shot from Florin Hrandabur in the 11th minute of play was well struck, but Remus Vuia made a really good save at the right post. Costin Ignătoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jack Ares, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jack Ares in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Costin Ignătoiu saved AFC PunisherS™ from getting behind. 16 minutes into the game, Mădălin Barbonța recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Remus Vuia. Mădălin Barbonța showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 20th minute Mădălin Barbonța 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. When Granicerul's Eusebiu Ianculescu, in the 25th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Granicerul. Granicerul were awarded a corner in the 28th minute after AFC PunisherS™'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cornel Nastac took the corner. The corner led Granicerul's Cornel Nastac to fire away a dangerous shot which Costin Ignătoiu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 31st minute, Eusebiu Ianculescu made a precise shot to the right of Costin Ignătoiu. AFC PunisherS™'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 35 minutes into the game, Manole Colin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Costin Ignătoiu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Granicerul's Jack Ares in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC PunisherS™'s goalie prevented a goal. The Granicerul fans' excitement grew in the 39th match minute when Granicerul's Jack Ares 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 1-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mădălin Barbonța made a kick off. Jack Ares hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Costin Ignătoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusebiu Ianculescu in the 57th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jack Ares in the 60th minute of play forced AFC PunisherS™'s goalkeeper Costin Ignătoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. AFC PunisherS™'s Costin Ignătoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save AFC PunisherS™ from getting a goal against them. With an all-out effort, Granicerul's Costin Ignătoiu threw himself towards the right post 62 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Jack Ares, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Costin Ignătoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jack Ares in the 65th minute of play. Costin Ignătoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jack Ares in the 67th minute of play. 69 minutes into the game, Jack Ares recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Costin Ignătoiu. Jack Ares showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-5. Granicerul's Codrin Olaru was substituted for Eusebiu Ianculescu. With his leg Costin Ignătoiu managed to avoid a goal in the 76thth minute, when Granicerul's Codrin Olaru fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Costin Ignătoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jack Ares in the 77th minute of play. Remus Vuia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mădălin Barbonța, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. 79 minutes into the match, AFC PunisherS™'s goalkeeper Costin Ignătoiu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jack Ares. Costin Ignătoiu made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Codrin Olaru sent off a good shot on target. 84 minutes into the game, Jack Ares recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Costin Ignătoiu. Jack Ares showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-6. Costin Ignătoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valeriu Zoreanu in the 89th minute of play. Costin Ignătoiu made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Iordache Ioneasa sent off a good shot on target. In the 96th minute, Manole Colin fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Costin Ignătoiu, passed just outside the right post. When the final whistle sounded Granicerul left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than AFC PunisherS™.