Challenge

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Petru Tărău got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute Petru Tărău shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Panait Hațegan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Olimpiu Târlea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Mutu in the 9th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Afonsinho Barros notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of A4p FC Gad's Olimpiu Târlea. Olimpiu Târlea was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mădălin Cangeopol in the 16th minute of play forced A4p FC Gad's goalkeeper Olimpiu Târlea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Heintje Gamarra scored 0-2 in the 22nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Olimpiu Târlea, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A4p FC Gad's Olimpiu Târlea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mădălin Cangeopol in the 29th minute of play. A4p FC Gad's Olimpiu Târlea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mădălin Cangeopol in the 32nd minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Horaţiu Arsenescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Afonsinho Barros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mădălin Cangeopol scored 0-3 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Olimpiu Târlea, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's Horaţiu Arsenescu got a free kick in the 47th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mădălin Cangeopol made a kick off. Olimpiu Târlea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mădălin Cangeopol in the 52nd minute of play. Olimpiu Târlea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Mutu in the 56th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, A4p FC Gad's Niculae Boltașu got a free kick in the 59th minute. A4p FC Gad's Olimpiu Târlea proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save A4p FC Gad from getting a goal against them. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Liviu Halipa replaced Matei Filipoiu. 65 minutes had been played when some careless play by A4p FC Gad's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Afonsinho Barros was slow to take the kick. During this time Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s players had a chance to rest. Olimpiu Târlea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ursus Martin in the 67th minute of play. The supporters of Tractorul Satulung -MM- booed when A4p FC Gad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petru Tărău didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Niculae Boltașu during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 70th match minute, A4p FC Gad was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Niculae Boltașu to maneuver through the defense. A long shot from Afonsinho Barros in the 71st minute of play was well struck, but Olimpiu Târlea made a really good save at the right post. In the 74th minute of the match Tractorul Satulung -MM- got a corner. A4p FC Gad's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Afonsinho Barros ran over to the corner to take the kick. 79 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Mădălin Cangeopol came free, but Olimpiu Târlea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the game, Ion Bianu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A4p FC Gad's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tractorul Satulung -MM- the free kick. The supporters of Tractorul Satulung -MM- booed when A4p FC Gad was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ion Bianu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Olimpiu Târlea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mădălin Cangeopol, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. A collision led to A4p FC Gad getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Liviu Halipa hit a great ball. In the 88th minute Mădălin Cangeopol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olimpiu Târlea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A4p FC Gad's Olimpiu Târlea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mădălin Cangeopol in the 94th minute of play. Tractorul Satulung -MM- played a much better game than A4p FC Gad and deserved their victory. The A4p FC Gad players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.