Official Cup

Gheorghe Hagi Arena
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) FC Buzău's Costel Dorineanu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Gheorghe Vărzaru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matias Valério in the 7th minute of the match. When Adérito Rijo came up free with the goalie in the 11th minute, the Lima Team fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Adérito Rijo couldn't finish the play. 14 minutes into the game, Lima Team's Adérito Rijo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gheorghe Vărzaru made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Lima Team's zone, Costel Dorineanu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kevin Curado came out of the goal and Costel Dorineanu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Lucílio Salvado fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lima Team's protests and gave Lucílio Salvado a yellow card for diving instead. In the 23rd match minute, Lima Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucílio Salvado to maneuver through the defense. When FC Buzău's Costel Dorineanu in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lima Team's goalie prevented a goal. Costel Dorineanu struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Kevin Curado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Buzău. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matias Valério in the 30th minute of play forced FC Buzău's goalkeeper Gheorghe Vărzaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Costel Dorineanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Kevin Curado made a huge save. After 35 played minutes Lima Team got a freekick which was hit by Adérito Rijo. When the match clock showed 36 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Costel Dorineanu sped through Lima Team's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Kevin Curado. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Costel Dorineanu in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kevin Curado saved Lima Team from getting behind. João Reis kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After 61 minutes, Costel Dorineanu made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Lima Team's Kevin Curado tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 68thth minute of the game Costel Dorineanu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lima Team's Kevin Curado was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 70th minute, Costel Dorineanu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Buzău fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. João Reis kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. David Cismarescu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 74th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kevin Curado. Lima Team's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 81 played minutes FC Buzău got a freekick which was hit by Leonard Dabija. In the 84th minute, Albert Andrieșanu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 85 minutes into the game, Alexandre Ramos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lima Team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Buzău the free kick. In the 86th match minute, Lima Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandre Ramos to maneuver through the defense. Kevin Curado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonard Dabija in the 87th minute of the match. In the 88th minute, Lima Team's Adérito Rijo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gheorghe Vărzaru. Gheorghe Vărzaru yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-2. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC Buzău had played much better football throughout.