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GHENCEA
Spectators: 8077 (Terracing: 6059, Seating: 1858, VIP seats: 160) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Korneliusz Kocieniewski made the kick off which started today's match. Mehmet Efe Vafi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sandu Chelaru in the 3rd minute of the match. 7 minutes into the match, OTELUL GALATI's goal looked a bit too open when Darwin Núñez came free, but Mehmet Efe Vafi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind OTELUL GALATI's goalkeeper Mehmet Efe Vafi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Korneliusz Kocieniewski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Mehmet Efe Vafi made a huge save. Korneliusz Kocieniewski scored 1-0 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mehmet Efe Vafi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 17 minutes into the match, OTELUL GALATI's goalkeeper Mehmet Efe Vafi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Korneliusz Kocieniewski. Through an outstanding action, after 19 minutes, Mehmet Efe Vafi successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sandu Chelaru in the 20th minute of play forced OTELUL GALATI's goalkeeper Mehmet Efe Vafi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mehmet Efe Vafi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sandu Chelaru in the 20th minute of the match. Aron Hârțan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Paulo Zanette, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 25th minute, Ionel Mitu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Darwin Núñez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mehmet Efe Vafi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. In the 28th minute, Claudiu Zăhărescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aron Hârțan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionel Mitu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Horea Vasiloiu kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC STEAUA BRAILA's Sandu Chelaru got a free kick in the 34th minute. Korneliusz Kocieniewski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Mehmet Efe Vafi made a huge save. Sandu Chelaru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Korneliusz Kocieniewski got free with Mehmet Efe Vafi in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sandu Chelaru was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 45th minute. FC STEAUA BRAILA's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ionel Mitu made the kick off in the second half. Mehmet Efe Vafi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Korneliusz Kocieniewski's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zé Paulo Zanette in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aron Hârțan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match clock showed 57 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Zé Paulo Zanette sped through FC STEAUA BRAILA's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Aron Hârțan. 66 minutes into the match, OTELUL GALATI's goal looked a bit too open when Sandu Chelaru came free, but Mehmet Efe Vafi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mehmet Efe Vafi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Korneliusz Kocieniewski in the 69th minute of the match. Mehmet Efe Vafi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Korneliusz Kocieniewski in the 70th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Sandu Chelaru's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mehmet Efe Vafi was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. Rareș Păstrăv kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Korneliusz Kocieniewski in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Efe Vafi saved OTELUL GALATI from getting behind. Mehmet Efe Vafi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darwin Núñez in the 76th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Korneliusz Kocieniewski managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC STEAUA BRAILA's supporters rose to their feet, but Korneliusz Kocieniewski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mehmet Efe Vafi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ionel Mitu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Aron Hârțan made a huge save. Mehmet Efe Vafi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sandu Chelaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. In the 88th minute, Octavian Brânzaru fired a really elegant long shot, but Aron Hârțan threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zé Paulo Zanette got free with Aron Hârțan in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.