FPAR Edge Stargift In Tight 9-A-Side League Clash

FPAR hosted Stargift at their home ground on 2 October 2025, with kick-off at 11:00pm in a 9-a-side league fixture that lasted 40 minutes plus added time. The match concluded with FPAR securing a narrow 1-0 victory in a closely contested encounter.

FPAR lined up in a 3-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders, three midfielders, and two forwards to balance defensive solidity with attacking intent. Nicu Chiriac took his place in goal, tasked with organising the backline and keeping a clean sheet. The defensive trio consisted of Andrei Boboc at right defender, Virgil Boboc centrally, and Catalin Dobre on the left, each expected to provide both defensive cover and support for forward play. In midfield, Sandu Stoican operated on the right wing, with Drago? Craiovan anchoring the central midfield role, responsible for dictating tempo and linking defence with attack. The forward line featured two players positioned to exploit spaces and create scoring opportunities. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The first half saw a balanced contest with both sides probing for openings, but neither managed to break the deadlock by the 20-minute half-time whistle. Defensively, FPAR’s back three maintained a disciplined shape, limiting Stargift’s attacking threats. Midfield battles were intense, with Drago? Craiovan emerging as a key figure in controlling possession and initiating forward moves.

Early in the second half, the match’s intensity increased. At the 32nd minute, Virgil Boboc received a yellow card, reflecting the physical nature of the game and his commitment to halting Stargift’s advances. Despite this caution, FPAR’s defensive resilience remained intact.

The decisive moment arrived in the 37th minute when Catalin Dobre delivered a precise long pass into the box, cutting through Stargift’s defensive lines. Drago? Craiovan timed his run perfectly, receiving the ball close to goal and firing a right-footed finish from close range to give FPAR the lead. This goal proved to be the match-winner as Stargift struggled to respond in the remaining minutes.

FPAR’s tactical discipline and effective use of their 3-3-2 formation ultimately secured them all three points in this tightly fought league encounter. The victory was built on a solid defensive foundation, midfield control, and clinical finishing when the opportunity arose.