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Explosiv Arena
Spectators: 8422 (Terracing: 6317, Seating: 1937, VIP seats: 168) -BZF- Ursus Magura's Claudiu Şerbănoiu 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. -BZF- Ursus Magura's Franco Galfrè played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodor Ciuvică in the 6th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Explosiv Cluj-Napoca's Teodor Ciuvică slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Franco Galfrè. That made the score 1-0 after 9 minutes of play. Cristi Dinu hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. When Claudiu Şerbănoiu came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the -BZF- Ursus Magura 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 Claudiu Şerbănoiu couldn't finish the play. Lino Gabler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudiu Şerbănoiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lino Gabler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudiu Şerbănoiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franco Galfrè made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teodor Ciuvică in the 29th minute of play. -BZF- Ursus Magura's Franco Galfrè proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save -BZF- Ursus Magura from getting a goal against them. Franco Galfrè made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ovidiu Udrişte in the 31st minute. Lino Gabler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudiu Şerbănoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Franco Galfrè made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Vlad Zgîrţa sent off a good shot on target. When -BZF- Ursus Magura's Claudiu Şerbănoiu in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Explosiv Cluj-Napoca's goalie prevented a goal. In the 41st minute Teodor Ciuvică shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franco Galfrè saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristinel Alexandru kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. The supporters of Explosiv Cluj-Napoca booed when -BZF- Ursus Magura was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ni Song Bing didn't get a good kick on the ball. -BZF- Ursus Magura's Franco Galfrè played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodor Ciuvică in the 46th minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Vlad Zgîrţa to make the kick off. In the 52nd match minute, -BZF- Ursus Magura was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dorin Lovin to maneuver through the defense. In the 58th minute of the match, Mihăiţă Vergulescu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Lino Gabler was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. -BZF- Ursus Magura's Constantin Augustin was substituted for Cristi Dinu. -BZF- Ursus Magura's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ni Song Bing in the 61st minute. The corner led to -BZF- Ursus Magura's Nicolas Whitmore getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Franco Galfrè showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vlad Zgîrţa, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Lino Gabler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudiu Şerbănoiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute of the match, Claudiu Şerbănoiu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Lino Gabler saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Constantin Augustin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. -BZF- Ursus Magura's Franco Galfrè played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodor Ciuvică in the 79th minute of play. After 82 played minutes Explosiv Cluj-Napoca got a freekick which was hit by Rareș Minda. Claudiu Şerbănoiu did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Lino Gabler 87 minutes into the match. -BZF- Ursus Magura's Claudiu Şerbănoiu got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Claudiu Şerbănoiu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Lino Gabler made a huge save. 93 minutes into the game, Claudiu Şerbănoiu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lino Gabler. Claudiu Şerbănoiu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Lino Gabler made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claudiu Şerbănoiu in the 96th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. -BZF- Ursus Magura walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.