Official Cup

Pildesti Arena
Spectators: 552 (Terracing: 415, Seating: 127, VIP seats: 10) In the 2nd minute Nicolae Barbu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miguel Marin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's goal looked a bit too open when Meng Di Jun came free, but Marian Văduvescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, FC Dezassete's Meng Di Jun sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marian Văduvescu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 25 minutes into the match, FC Dezassete's Meng Di Jun sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marian Văduvescu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to FC Steaua Pildesti getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Cristian Fința hit a great ball. 31 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's goal looked a bit too open when Meng Di Jun came free, but Marian Văduvescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner ended in Meng Di Jun almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu did a great save. After a rather tough play, FC Steaua Pildesti's Cristian Fința got a free kick in the 38th minute. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Meng Di Jun in the 39th minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's Lucian Stere sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Miguel Marin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 45 minutes into the game, FC Dezassete's Meng Di Jun nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marian Văduvescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After the first half FC Dezassete were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Meng Di Jun in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marian Văduvescu saved FC Steaua Pildesti from getting behind. 52 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Steaua Pildesti's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hamlet Häfliger was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Dezassete's players had a chance to rest. FC Dezassete were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after FC Steaua Pildesti's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Hamlet Häfliger took the corner. The corner ended in Hamlet Häfliger almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu did a great save. Frederico Pinheiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marian Văduvescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. Nicolae Barbu scored 1-2 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Miguel Marin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Meng Di Jun recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 63 minutes into the match, Meng Di Jun had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marian Văduvescu. FC Steaua Pildesti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Meng Di Jun was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. A collision led to FC Dezassete getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Klement Kaczor hit a great ball. 67 minutes into the match, Meng Di Jun notched a goal, 1-4, to the right of FC Steaua Pildesti's Marian Văduvescu. Marian Văduvescu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Miguel Marin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolae Barbu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Meng Di Jun's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marian Văduvescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. After 73 played minutes FC Steaua Pildesti got a freekick which was hit by Terry Doyle. FC Dezassete's Branco Tinto was substituted for Meng Di Jun. After a rather tough play, FC Steaua Pildesti's Terry Doyle got a free kick in the 74th minute. The supporters of FC Dezassete booed when FC Steaua Pildesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Fința didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zygmunt Dunajski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Miguel Marin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 87th minute, Branco Tinto left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Dezassete fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-5. In the 89th minute, Branco Tinto ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marian Văduvescu was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-6. Branco Tinto struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Marian Văduvescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Dezassete.

FC Dezassete's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.