In a disappointing league encounter on 13 October 2024, A.S. Cetate Bucuresti faced off against ACS Fulgerul Buc at the Olimpic Stadium, where they succumbed to a 4-1 defeat. The match kicked off at 1:00 PM, and the home side dominated proceedings, leaving A.S. Cetate Bucuresti with much to ponder as they returned home.
A.S. Cetate Bucuresti lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, which saw Alexandru Cristian Ursu in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Ene Stefan on the right, Leo Tudor on the left, and a central pairing of Oussama Eddahbi and Bishoy Khalil. The midfield was structured with FRIAA Dhia and Voroneanu Ioan Adrian operating on the flanks, while Andres Rodriguez Fabian and Vasco Barreto took up central roles. Up front, Georgian Valentin and Cristian Savino were tasked with leading the line, looking to exploit any gaps in the opposition's defence.
The substitutes for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti included Christian Müler, Claudiu Prodan, Farzad Gharahdaghi, Mihai Grigore, and Filip Marchis, who would be called upon as the match progressed.
The match began with an early foul by FRIAA Dhia, who was penalised for a handball in the sixth minute. This set the tone for a physical encounter, as Vasco Barreto followed suit with a late tackle just four minutes later. The visitors struggled to find their rhythm, and Voroneanu Ioan Adrian was cautioned for holding in the 12th minute, further compounding their woes.
Andres Rodriguez Fabian was penalised for obstruction in the 17th minute, as A.S. Cetate Bucuresti continued to face pressure from their opponents. Despite their defensive efforts, Vasco Barreto's attempt on goal in the 18th minute sailed high, while Leo Tudor also failed to find the target with a similar effort in the 26th minute.
The first real chance for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti came in the 31st minute when FRIAA Dhia's shot was saved, showcasing the goalkeeper's reflexes. However, the breakthrough came for ACS Fulgerul Buc in the 36th minute, as they found the net to take a 1-0 lead. Leo Tudor made a crucial tackle in the 39th minute to prevent further damage, but the visitors were left frustrated when FRIAA Dhia was flagged offside just before half-time.
As the teams returned for the second half, Cristian Savino received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 47th minute. A tactical substitution saw Christian Müler replace Ene Stefan shortly after. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with Selim Ciftsuren committing a late tackle in the 48th minute, and Voroneanu Ioan Adrian again penalised for obstruction in the 52nd minute.
Alexandru Cristian Ursu made a full-stretch save in the 54th minute, but the pressure mounted as ACS Fulgerul Buc doubled their lead with a solo goal in the 56th minute. A.S. Cetate Bucuresti made further changes, with Claudiu Prodan coming on for the injured Andres Rodriguez Fabian in the 62nd minute, followed by Farzad Gharahdaghi replacing Cristian Savino in the 64th minute.
In a rare moment of joy for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti, FRIAA Dhia scored in the 69th minute, assisted by Farzad Gharahdaghi, bringing the score to 2-1. However, the joy was short-lived as Mihai Grigore's mistake in the 86th minute led to another goal for ACS Fulgerul Buc, extending their lead to 3-1. Filip Marchis received a yellow card in the 88th minute, and just moments later, ACS Fulgerul Buc scored again in the 89th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory.
In the dying moments of the match, FRIAA Dhia was shown a yellow card for offensive language, capping off a frustrating afternoon for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti. The final whistle confirmed a 4-1 defeat, leaving the visitors with much to reflect on as they look to regroup for their next fixture.
