League

Cluj Arena
Spectators: 8070 (Terracing: 6054, Seating: 1856, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nicolae Hăvârneanu kicked off to start the match. Cornel Filip hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Ploieșteanu in the 5th minute of play forced NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's goalkeeper Andrei Chitimia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andrei Chitimia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florín Răducioiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's Andrei Chitimia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florín Răducioiu in the 7th minute of play. After 8 played minutes NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA got a freekick which was hit by Cornel Filip. Doru Dănănae recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's Andrei Chitimia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Ploieșteanu in the 12th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Doru Dănănae in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andrei Chitimia saved NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA from getting behind. Thanks to some nice moves Nicolae Hăvârneanu could shoot a difficult shot in the 16th minute, which Hami Geçer however easily saved by the left post. NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sergiu Cepoi in the 17th minute. The corner led NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's Nicolae Hăvârneanu to fire away a dangerous shot which Hami Geçer despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Florín Răducioiu might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Andrei Chitimia. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Florín Răducioiu ran back to his position shaking his head. A hard shot 27 in the game by Nicolae Hăvârneanu from a close distance when the talented Hami Geçer managed to make a qualified save. Steaua Bucuresti's players were relieved. Andrei Chitimia didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Doru Dănănae went, in the 29th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Andrei Chitimia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Doru Dănănae in the 33rd minute of play. Andrei Chitimia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Ploieșteanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicolae Hăvârneanu in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hami Geçer saved Steaua Bucuresti from getting behind. The supporters of Steaua Bucuresti booed when NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Bărnuțiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andrei Chitimia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Ploieșteanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Steaua Bucuresti were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristian Ploieșteanu was the one to do the kick off. Steaua Bucuresti's Hami Geçer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantin Cârstea in the 52nd minute of play. Andrei Chitimia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Ploieșteanu in the 53rd minute. 59 minutes into the match, NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Ploieșteanu came free, but Andrei Chitimia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Florín Răducioiu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Andrei Chitimia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Steaua Bucuresti made a substitution. Roel Meertens replaced Doru Dănănae. Andrei Chitimia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roel Meertens, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. After 67 minutes NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Calistrat Lovin who took care of the corner kick. After having played for 69 minutes, Nicolae Hăvârneanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nicolae Hăvârneanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's Andrei Chitimia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florín Răducioiu in the 72nd minute of play. NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's defense didn't have a chance, in the 74th minute, when Roel Meertens scored to the left of an out of position Andrei Chitimia, making the score, 0-3. 80 minutes into the match, NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's goal looked a bit too open when Florín Răducioiu came free, but Andrei Chitimia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicolae Hăvârneanu in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hami Geçer saved Steaua Bucuresti from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Nicolae Hăvârneanu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hami Geçer was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. With his leg Andrei Chitimia managed to avoid a goal in the 91stth minute, when Steaua Bucuresti's Cristian Ploieșteanu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA's Nicolae Hăvârneanu in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Steaua Bucuresti's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolae Hăvârneanu in the 94th minute of play forced Steaua Bucuresti's goalkeeper Hami Geçer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match was over Steaua Bucuresti could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than NEW STYLE CLUJ NAPOCA throughout the match.