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Spectators: 7427 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Zahana's goalkeeper Eliodor Micescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 9 minutes into the match, Academia M.Balan's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Logofătu came free, but Marian Tufescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 10th minute, Vasile Baciu sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Academia M.Balan's Marian Tufescu didn't even have to move. After 13 played minutes Academia M.Balan got a freekick which was hit by Isac Pavalescu. After 15 minutes of play, Academia M.Balan's Isac Pavalescu made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Eliodor Micescu was left in no man's land by his defense there! Marian Tufescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrei Grindeanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After a rather tough play, Zahana's Andrei Grindeanu got a free kick in the 21st minute. Fabian Logofătu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Andrei Grindeanu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zahana's supporters rose to their feet, but Andrei Grindeanu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marian Tufescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Virgil Apostu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Isac Pavalescu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 35thth minute, Eliodor Micescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Academia M.Balan getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Ionel Cămărășescu hit a great ball. Marian Tufescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrei Grindeanu in the 40th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Virgil Apostu made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Marcu Şoimaru was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Academia M.Balan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zahana the free kick. Marcu Şoimaru kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Marian Tufescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fabian Logofătu in the 55th minute. If Fabian Logofătu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 60 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Academia M.Balan! Vasile Baciu shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. In the 66th match minute, Academia M.Balan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ionel Cămărășescu to maneuver through the defense. Andrei Grindeanu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 70 minutes into the game, Andrei Grindeanu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marian Tufescu. Andrei Grindeanu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Fabian Logofătu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marian Tufescu having to interfere. After 80 played minutes Academia M.Balan got a freekick which was hit by Ionel Cămărășescu. 83 minutes into the game, Isac Pavalescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Eliodor Micescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Fabian Logofătu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eliodor Micescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isac Pavalescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. If Andrei Grindeanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Zahana were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.