In a disappointing league encounter on 13 April 2025, A.S. Cetate Bucuresti faced off against ACS PRO TEAM at their home ground in Bucharest. The match, which kicked off at 7:00 pm, ended in a staggering 7-0 defeat for the home side, leaving fans and players alike in shock.
A.S. Cetate Bucuresti lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Darius Bandehzadegan took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Ene Stefan on the right, Bishoy Khalil and Christian MĂĽler in central defence, and Padureanu Teodor on the left. The midfield duo of Vasco Barreto and Mihai Bancu was tasked with both breaking up opposition play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, Cristian Savino occupied the right attacking midfield position, with FRIAA Dhia in a central role and Leo Tudor on the left. Farzad Gharahdaghi led the line as the lone striker, expected to convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti included Graur Costin, Yassin Yassin, Juan Ramon, Sergio Quiroga, Sam Umlauf, Ionu? Inout, and Torsan Mihai, who would be called upon later in the match as the team sought to change their fortunes.
The match began with an early attempt from Cristian Savino in the third minute, but his effort sailed high, signalling a challenging evening ahead. As the first half progressed, Bishoy Khalil made a crucial defensive intervention in the 16th minute, showcasing his importance in the backline. However, the tide turned dramatically when ACS PRO TEAM struck first in the 29th minute, taking the lead and further extending their advantage with another goal just five minutes later, leaving A.S. Cetate Bucuresti trailing 2-0.
As the half drew to a close, Darius Bandehzadegan demonstrated his goalkeeping prowess with a catch in the 40th minute, but the damage had already been done by the time the whistle blew for half-time, with the home side needing a significant turnaround.
The second half commenced with a further setback for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti, as ACS PRO TEAM scored again in the 50th minute, pushing the score to 3-0. In an effort to shake things up, A.S. Cetate Bucuresti made a double substitution shortly after, bringing on Yassin Yassin for Ene Stefan and Juan Ramon for Padureanu Teodor in the 52nd minute.
Despite these changes, the onslaught continued, with ACS PRO TEAM scoring their fourth goal in the 67th minute. A.S. Cetate Bucuresti made further substitutions in the 70th minute, introducing Sergio Quiroga for Christian MĂĽler, Sam Umlauf for Vasco Barreto, and Ionu? Inout for FRIAA Dhia, as they desperately sought to stem the tide of goals against them. Torsan Mihai also came on for Cristian Savino at this time.
Unfortunately for the home side, the floodgates opened, and ACS PRO TEAM added a fifth goal in the 75th minute, followed by a sixth in the 78th minute, leaving A.S. Cetate Bucuresti reeling. The visitors were relentless, and in the 84th minute, they scored their seventh goal, with Bishoy Khalil’s assist highlighting the defensive frailties of A.S. Cetate Bucuresti.
As the match neared its conclusion, Darius Bandehzadegan was called into action once more in the 86th minute, making a save that, while commendable, did little to alter the course of a match that had long been decided. The final whistle confirmed a disheartening 7-0 defeat for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti, a result that will undoubtedly prompt reflection and a need for significant improvement in the weeks to come.
