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FC.Braila-Chercea
Spectators: 8014 (Terracing: 6012, Seating: 1843, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jorge Bitxintxo got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costică Vlaicu in the 7th minute of play forced FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's goalkeeper Tibor Berkes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jorge Bitxintxo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristinel Mihăescu having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Vedillo in the 10th minute of play forced FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's goalkeeper Tibor Berkes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teodor Zegreanu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th match minute, FC. Stiinta Cluj was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfred Tast to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute Teodor Zegreanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Mihăescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 19 minutes into the game, Petru Gugea cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Tibor Berkes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 25thth minute of the game Costică Vlaicu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's Tibor Berkes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Desiderio Matteo was slow to take the kick. During this time FC. Stiinta Cluj's players had a chance to rest. The corner led FC. Stiinta Cluj's Christian Vedillo to fire away a dangerous shot which Tibor Berkes despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 29 minutes into the match, Jorge Bitxintxo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristinel Mihăescu. FC. Stiinta Cluj's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jorge Bitxintxo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Tibor Berkes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Vedillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Basarab Tiberian kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. In the 35th minute, FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's Teodor Zegreanu dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. The supporters of FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA booed when FC. Stiinta Cluj was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Costică Vlaicu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 39 played minutes FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA got a freekick which was hit by Teodor Zegreanu. Cristinel Mihăescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aron Sasu in the 41st minute of play. In the 44th minute Teodor Zegreanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Mihăescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA:s Tibor Berkes showed great skill when he stopped Costică Vlaicu:s penalty. In the 46th minute, Costică Vlaicu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC. Stiinta Cluj fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Cristinel Mihăescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Bitxintxo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th minute, Alfred Tast hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristinel Mihăescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodor Zegreanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 55 minutes into the match, Teodor Zegreanu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristinel Mihăescu. FC. Stiinta Cluj's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Teodor Zegreanu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. After 61 played minutes FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA got a freekick which was hit by Jorge Bitxintxo. 63 minutes into the game, FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's Teodor Zegreanu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristinel Mihăescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. Tibor Berkes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Christian Vedillo went, in the 68th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-3 was the resulting score. Cristinel Mihăescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aron Sasu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristinel Mihăescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aron Sasu in the 74th minute of play. After 75 played minutes FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA got a freekick which was hit by Jorge Bitxintxo. With a little luck, FC. BRAILA-CHERCEA's Tibor Berkes got control of the ball when Christian Vedillo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tibor Berkes was out of position in the 81 minute of play, and Christian Vedillo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Christian Vedillo really showed his touch with that goal: 4-5. Tibor Berkes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Christian Vedillo in the 89th minute.