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CĂTĂLIN HÎLDAN
Spectators: 8003 (Terracing: 6004, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) Rapid Bucuresti's Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș 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. The supporters of Rapid Bucuresti booed when FC DINAMO Bucuresti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isac Tatulici didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bogdan Stelea didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC DINAMO Bucuresti's goalkeeper Bogdan Stelea, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Roberto da Fonseca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Vasile Lucian tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Isac Tatulici kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. After 16 played minutes FC DINAMO Bucuresti got a freekick which was hit by Juan Fertus. FC DINAMO Bucuresti's Bogdan Stelea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergiu Surdu in the 17th minute of play. When Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Rapid Bucuresti fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș couldn't finish the play. Vasile Lucian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto da Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Roberto da Fonseca had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vasile Lucian. Rapid Bucuresti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roberto da Fonseca was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 30th minute Roberto da Fonseca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vasile Lucian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Roberto da Fonseca's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vasile Lucian read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rapid Bucuresti's goalkeeper Vasile Lucian, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Roberto da Fonseca's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vasile Lucian read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. FC DINAMO Bucuresti's Bogdan Stelea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș in the 42nd minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Roberto da Fonseca made the kick off in the second half. Vlad Slavici hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Sergiu Surdu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 57 minutes into the match, Rapid Bucuresti's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto da Fonseca came free, but Vasile Lucian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto da Fonseca in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vasile Lucian prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 66 minutes into the match, FC DINAMO Bucuresti's goalkeeper Bogdan Stelea had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș. Marcelo-Luis Lăcătușs short, quick shot in the 67thth minute got Bogdan Stelea to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 68 minutes into the match, Rapid Bucuresti's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto da Fonseca came free, but Vasile Lucian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcelo-Luis Lăcătuș sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sergiu Surdu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 85 minutes into the game, FC DINAMO Bucuresti's Sorin Cartiș nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vasile Lucian made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. In the 90th minute Sorin Cartiș shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vasile Lucian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Rapid Bucuresti booed when FC DINAMO Bucuresti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vlad Slavici didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC DINAMO Bucuresti's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.