Official Cup

20 August 1870
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Baltasar Ramond got the match started through his kick off. Republica Ploiești's Manuel Lăcătuș played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltasar Ramond in the 3rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baltasar Ramond in the 6th minute of play forced Republica Ploiești's goalkeeper Manuel Lăcătuș to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baltasar Ramond blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Manuel Lăcătuș having to make a save. Baltasar Ramond scored 0-1 in the 10th 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. After 14th play minutes Baltasar Ramond shot 0-2, a short shot which went by Manuel Lăcătuș and just under the crossbar into goal. If Dan Godeanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Manuel Lăcătuș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jurand Wykowski in the 20th minute of the match. 23 minutes into the game, F.C. APULUM's Mihnea Arnăuțoiu 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, 0-3. Mihnea Arnăuțoiu took the ball and in the 25 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 0-4. Republica Ploiești's Manuel Lăcătuș played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltasar Ramond in the 28th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Emanuel Firea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santos Mino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39th match minute, Republica Ploiești was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Godeanu to maneuver through the defense. When the match clock showed 41 minutes, the score became 0-6 when Baltasar Ramond sped through Republica Ploiești's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Manuel Lăcătuș. In the 45th minute, Mihnea Arnăuțoiu made a precise shot to the right of Manuel Lăcătuș. Republica Ploiești's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-7. Republica Ploiești's Manuel Lăcătuș played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltasar Ramond in the 48th minute of play. After the first half F.C. APULUM were leading 0-7. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dan Godeanu was the one to do the kick off. Mihnea Arnăuțoiu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Lăcătuș having to interfere. Republica Ploiești's Manuel Lăcătuș proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Republica Ploiești from getting a goal against them. 57 minutes into the game, Baltasar Ramond lined in a short shot 0-8 behind a frustrated Manuel Lăcătuș. Republica Ploiești's defense didn't have a chance, in the 62nd minute, when Baltasar Ramond scored to the left of an out of position Manuel Lăcătuș, making the score, 0-9. 64 minutes into the game, Emanuel Firea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Republica Ploiești's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave F.C. APULUM the free kick. Emanuel Firea hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. After 65th play minutes Baltasar Ramond shot 0-10, a short shot which went by Manuel Lăcătuș and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 68th minute, Ioan Brânza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 75 minutes into the match, Republica Ploiești's goal looked a bit too open when Baltasar Ramond came free, but Manuel Lăcătuș reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Baltasar Ramond in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Manuel Lăcătuș, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The referee felt a red card was in order, 82 minutes into the game, when Costel Lepuș put in a rough tackle. After 82 played minutes Republica Ploiești got a freekick which was hit by Costel Lepuș. Olo Pan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Manuel Lăcătuș made a huge save. Republica Ploiești's Manuel Lăcătuș played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mihnea Arnăuțoiu in the 87th minute of play. Baltasar Ramond's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 89thth minute, Manuel Lăcătuș skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Baltasar Ramond managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C. APULUM's supporters rose to their feet, but Baltasar Ramond was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Lăcătuș breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Republica Ploiești getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Codrin Traianescu hit a great ball. 96 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 Olo Pan. When the final whistle sounded F.C. APULUM left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Republica Ploiești.