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C.S.U.CRAIOVA
Spectators: 7560 (Terracing: 5671, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) Vinata SC's Lucian Stoicea started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a defensive mix-up in Vinata SC's zone, Valer Blejan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Panait Melinescu came out of the goal and Valer Blejan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marian Decuseară struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Panait Melinescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ultramax1000. Stelian Cămărășan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Horia Agusoaei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Denis Voinescu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 14 minutes into the match, Vinata SC's Denis Voinescu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Stelian Cămărășan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 15 minutes, Gigi Aliuta mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ultramax1000 and the Vinata SC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Vinata SC booed when Ultramax1000 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gigi Aliuta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cezar Bîndean sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as Ultramax1000's Gavril Irod slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Panait Melinescu. That made the score 1-0 after 20 minutes of play. Stelian Cămărășan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Voinescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Denis Voinescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucian Stoicea in the 34th minute of play forced Ultramax1000's goalkeeper Stelian Cămărășan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Stelian Cămărășan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Denis Voinescu's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. After 38 played minutes Vinata SC got a freekick which was hit by Codruț Busuioc. Denis Voinescu took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Stelian Cămărășan. Stelian Cămărășan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1.

The wind increased when Marian Decuseară made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Vinata SC's goal looked a bit too open when Marian Decuseară came free, but Panait Melinescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Vinata SC's Denis Voinescu in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ultramax1000's goalie prevented a goal. Stelian Cămărășan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denis Voinescu in the 69th minute of play. Denis Voinescu took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Stelian Cămărășan. Stelian Cămărășan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Lucian Stoicea kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Stelian Cămărășan. That made the score 1-3 in the 73 minute of play. Dorin Nișu kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Denis Voinescu 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. Lucian Stoicea in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Stelian Cămărășan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Denis Voinescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lucian Stoicea came free with the goalkeeper in the 88th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Stelian Cămărășan could save by the left post. Vinata SC played a much better game than Ultramax1000 and deserved their victory. The Ultramax1000 players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.