In an exhilarating friendly match held at AS Dan Chilom on 9th March 2025, A.S. Cetate Bucuresti showcased their attacking prowess, defeating Nomands with a resounding scoreline of 7-4. The match kicked off at 7:30 PM, and it was a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the 90 minutes.
A.S. Cetate Bucuresti lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Darius Bandehzadegan occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four consisting of Juan Ramon on the right, Bishoy Khalil and Christian MĂĽler as central defenders, and Ene Stefan on the left. In midfield, the double pivot was formed by Andres Rodriguez Fabian and Mihai Bancu, tasked with controlling the tempo and distributing the ball effectively. Ahead of them, Cristian Savino and Marcus Da Costa Mitel operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, while Farzad Gharahdaghi played centrally behind the lone striker, Mahdi Reihanian, who was expected to lead the line with pace and finishing ability.
The substitutes for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti included Alexandru Cristian Ursu, Vasco Barreto, Sam Umlauf, Leo Tudor, Torsan Mihai, Oussama Eddahbi, FRIAA Dhia, Claudiu Prodan, Ionu? Inout, and Biolan Liviu.
The match began with a bang as FRIAA Dhia opened the scoring just one minute in, capitalising on a swift move assisted by Oussama Eddahbi. The early goal set the tone for a high-octane first half. In the 18th minute, Mihai Bancu doubled the lead, heading in from close range after a well-delivered corner by Farzad Gharahdaghi, demonstrating the home side's aerial threat.
However, Nomands responded in the 25th minute, finding the back of the net to reduce the deficit, but A.S. Cetate Bucuresti maintained their composure and went into the half-time break with a 2-1 lead.
The second half commenced with A.S. Cetate Bucuresti continuing their attacking momentum. Just three minutes after the restart, Mahdi Reihanian scored, assisted again by Farzad Gharahdaghi, extending the lead to 3-1. Mihai Bancu then added his second goal of the match in the 55th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing.
Nomands were awarded a penalty in the 58th minute, which they converted, narrowing the score to 4-2. This sparked a flurry of substitutions for A.S. Cetate Bucuresti as they sought to maintain their advantage. Ionu? Inout replaced Cristian Savino, while FRIAA Dhia returned to the pitch, coming on for Mahdi Reihanian, among several other changes.
In the 64th minute, Ionu? Inout scored, assisted by Vasco Barreto, pushing the score to 5-2. Nomands, however, refused to back down, scoring again in the 75th minute and then adding another in the 79th, bringing the score to 5-4 and igniting hopes of a comeback.
With the match drawing to a close, FRIAA Dhia struck twice more, first in the 85th minute and then again in the 90th, sealing a remarkable personal hat-trick and ensuring A.S. Cetate Bucuresti finished the match with a commanding 7-4 victory.
The match was a testament to A.S. Cetate Bucuresti's attacking capabilities and resilience, as they navigated through a challenging encounter against Nomands, leaving fans eager for the next competitive fixture.
