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Botosani Stars
Spectators: 8021 (Terracing: 6018, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Martin Iuzbașa kicked off to start the match. FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s Tiberiu Cutean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabin Comșa in the 4th minute of play. Basarab Cioiu hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. When Fălciu's Sabin Comșa in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 14th minute Adam Babarada shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tiberiu Cutean saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bogdan Tănăsocă struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Tiberiu Cutean didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fălciu. Valeriu Popârcea kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Tiberiu Cutean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sabin Comșa in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 23rd match minute, FC BOTOSANI - BTF. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basarab Cioiu to maneuver through the defense. Fălciu made a substitution. Marian Pascaru replaced Bogdan Tănăsocă. After a rather tough play, FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s Ionică Macavei got a free kick in the 25th minute. FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s Tiberiu Cutean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabin Comșa in the 26th minute of play. Tiberiu Cutean showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marian Pascaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 34 minutes into the match, FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s goal looked a bit too open when Marian Pascaru came free, but Tiberiu Cutean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tiberiu Cutean showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marian Pascaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. When Basarab Cioiu fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s protests and gave Basarab Cioiu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th minute, Basarab Cioiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tiberiu Cutean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Ficsinescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fălciu's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Adam Babarada in the 41st minute. Adam Babarada made a great header on Fălciu's corner, it was just that FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s Tiberiu Cutean managed to reach the ball for a save. Edgar Ficsinescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s Tiberiu Cutean played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabin Comșa in the 45th minute of play. The supporters of FC BOTOSANI - BTF. booed when Fălciu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luca Ceaușescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Sabin Comșa made the kick off in the second half. Tiberiu Cutean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Babarada in the 52nd minute of the match. Marian Pascaru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Tiberiu Cutean made a huge save. Adam Babarada received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Tiberiu Cutean tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to FC BOTOSANI - BTF. getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Valer Bujor hit a great ball. FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s Tiberiu Cutean proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save FC BOTOSANI - BTF. from getting a goal against them. With an all-out effort, Fălciu's Tiberiu Cutean threw himself towards the right post 62 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Cătălin Caranică, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the last second Tiberiu Cutean throw himself and got hold of the ball when Cătălin Caranică in the 63rdth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Tiberiu Cutean made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Sabin Comșa sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Fălciu booed when FC BOTOSANI - BTF. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ionică Macavei didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Fălciu getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Adam Babarada hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adam Babarada in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tiberiu Cutean prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tiberiu Cutean showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marian Pascaru in the 78th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Sabin Comșa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Fălciu fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Through an outstanding action, after 83 minutes, Tiberiu Cutean successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 84 minutes into the match, FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s goal looked a bit too open when Cătălin Caranică came free, but Tiberiu Cutean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sabin Comșa in the 86th minute of play forced FC BOTOSANI - BTF.'s goalkeeper Tiberiu Cutean to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot by Adam Babarada from long distance, 90 minutes into the match, got Tiberiu Cutean's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Tiberiu Cutean showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sabin Comșa, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. After 94 minutes of play, Fălciu's Mădălin Ştefănescu made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tiberiu Cutean was left in no man's land by his defense there! The FC BOTOSANI - BTF. fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Fălciu were clearly better and deserved to take the win.