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JUVENTUS STADIUM
Spectators: 7948 (Terracing: 5962, Seating: 1828, VIP seats: 158) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Victor Dobrotă took the kick off in the first half of the match. When the match had gone on for 5 minutes, David Mascovescu put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Cazimir Axinte. 9 minutes into the game, Pavel Crăciunescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Ernest Ghiciușca was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 14 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS TORINO's goal looked a bit too open when Victor Dobrotă came free, but Ernest Ghiciușca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cazimir Axinte made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Iustin Tătaru sent off a good shot on target. 19 minutes into the game, David Mascovescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Cazimir Axinte was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ITA Arad's Victor Dobrotă got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. ITA Arad's Cazimir Axinte proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save ITA Arad from getting a goal against them. Ionică Ţirpe kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. JUVENTUS TORINO's David Mascovescu was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 25th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Victor Dobrotă kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Cazimir Axinte didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from David Mascovescu went, in the 36th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-2 was the resulting score. 39 minutes into the game, Victor Dobrotă cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-3. Ernest Ghiciușca was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 42 minutes into the game, Pavel Crăciunescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-4. Ernest Ghiciușca was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 46th minute, Cristinel Geoană hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 4-4 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell David Mascovescu to make the kick off. In the 53rdth minute of the game Petre Alecu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ITA Arad's Cazimir Axinte was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, ITA Arad's Felix Tiberian got a free kick in the 56th minute. Ernest Ghiciușca made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Victor Dobrotă sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Victor Dobrotă in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ernest Ghiciușca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 5-4 became the score in the 61st minute when Petre Alecu elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 64th minute, Pavel Crăciunescu made a precise shot to the right of Ernest Ghiciușca. JUVENTUS TORINO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-5. After 68 played minutes ITA Arad got a freekick which was hit by Ionică Ţirpe. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petre Alecu in the 70th minute of play forced ITA Arad's goalkeeper Cazimir Axinte to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felix Tiberian in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ernest Ghiciușca saved JUVENTUS TORINO from getting behind. ITA Arad's Cazimir Axinte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Mascovescu in the 74th minute of play. Ernest Ghiciușca was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Pavel Crăciunescu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 5-6 in the 76 minute of play. A collision led to JUVENTUS TORINO getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Cristinel Geoană hit a great ball. A hard shot 81 in the game by Victor Dobrotă from a close distance when the talented Ernest Ghiciușca managed to make a qualified save. JUVENTUS TORINO's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Victor Dobrotă in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ernest Ghiciușca saved JUVENTUS TORINO from getting behind. In the 84th minute, Felix Tiberian reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ernest Ghiciușca. The goal made the score 5-7. In the 87th minute, Maxim Măgherușan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ITA Arad's Felix Tiberian couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 88th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for JUVENTUS TORINO. Cazimir Axinte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Mascovescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Victor Dobrotă could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Ernest Ghiciușca made a huge save. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. ITA Arad walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.