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MASTERBET FC
Spectators: 8473 (Terracing: 6356, Seating: 1948, VIP seats: 169) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Froilan Maura kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kajetan Gondek in the 4th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kajetan Gondek in the 4th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 5 minutes, Froilan Maura made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. MasterBets's Gigel Zăvoiu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Flavius Mantu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albino Cugat, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. MasterBets's Gigel Zăvoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger Schlagwein in the 11th minute of play. MasterBets's Gigel Zăvoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kajetan Gondek in the 13th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabe Joinvilense in the 14th minute of play forced Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Flavius Mantu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavius Mantu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luisão Pombal in the 16th minute. Flavius Mantu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marius Paulică in the 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gică Hagi in the 23rd minute of play forced Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Flavius Mantu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute Froilan Maura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Zăvoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 26thth minute of the game Albino Cugat who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Delphine Stars's Flavius Mantu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabe Joinvilense in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Flavius Mantu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gabe Joinvilense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. MasterBets's Codruț Buzescu was substituted for Ersin Günyol. In the 37th minute Froilan Maura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Zăvoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luisão Pombal who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 39thth minute tested the skills of Flavius Mantu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 43 minutes into the match, Delphine Stars's goal looked a bit too open when Albino Cugat came free, but Flavius Mantu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rafa Alves charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafa Alves the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Rafa Alves kicked well hit freekick during the 49th minute of the match. After the first half Delphine Stars were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 56th minute of the match MasterBets got a corner. Delphine Stars's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luisão Pombal ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Delphine Stars's goalie and right to Gică Hagi. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Delphine Stars's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Flavius Mantu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisão Pombal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 65 minutes into the match, Delphine Stars's goal looked a bit too open when Luisão Pombal came free, but Flavius Mantu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Flavius Mantu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oliver Bierhoff in the 67th minute of the match. MasterBets's Olimpiu Vermeşan was substituted for Gabe Joinvilense. After 69 minutes Delphine Stars's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Luisão Pombal who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on MasterBets's corner Luisão Pombal fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Flavius Mantu quite easily take care of the ball. 77 minutes into the match, MasterBets's Oliver Bierhoff sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavius Mantu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Oliver Bierhoff took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Flavius Mantu. Flavius Mantu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anatolie Doroftei in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gigel Zăvoiu saved MasterBets from getting behind. Gigel Zăvoiu made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Kajetan Gondek sent off a good shot on target. Ingvar Nässén hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After taking down the ball on MasterBets's corner Luisão Pombal fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Flavius Mantu quite easily take care of the ball.