League

Emilian Stefanica
Spectators: 5100 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 100) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ioan Negruț got the match started through his kick off. Nichifor Aluncai took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ioan Negruț, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Viitorul Constanta's Augustin Agachi got a free kick in the 5th minute. Bogdan Vulcănescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Horia, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. The audience was convinced that Mihail Ibrișin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nichifor Aluncai was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. After 22 played minutes, Viitorul Constanta's Claudiu Bejenaru shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Nichifor Aluncai came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Viitorul Constanta reached it. Bogdan Vulcănescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristian Horia's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. Ioan Negruț scored 0-2 in the 31st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nichifor Aluncai, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 34 played minutes Viitorul Constanta got a freekick which was hit by Ioan Negruț. Bogdan Vulcănescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ferdinand Elefteriu in the 36th minute. Nichifor Aluncai made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ioan Negruț in the 38th minute of play. Cristian Horia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Viitorul Constanta's Bogdan Vulcănescu got control of the ball when Ferdinand Elefteriu tried to sneak it across the goal line. After the first half Viitorul Constanta 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 Horia was the one to do the kick off. Mihail Ibrișin struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Nichifor Aluncai didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Viitorul Constanta. Augustin Agachi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Nichifor Aluncai made a huge save. Cristian Horia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bogdan Vulcănescu having to interfere. Bogdan Vulcănescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Horia, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. The supporters of Steaua FC Iasi booed when Viitorul Constanta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petru Baican didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Steaua FC Iasi's Nichifor Aluncai got control of the ball when Mihail Ibrișin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ioan Negruț was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 77th minute. Viitorul Constanta's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 78th minute, Martin Cumpanașu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ioan Negruț in the 81st minute of play forced Steaua FC Iasi's goalkeeper Nichifor Aluncai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mihail Ibrișin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferdinand Elefteriu in the 87th minute of play forced Viitorul Constanta's goalkeeper Bogdan Vulcănescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by Steaua FC Iasi's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Claudiu Bejenaru was slow to take the kick. During this time Viitorul Constanta's players had a chance to rest. 94 minutes into the match, Viitorul Constanta's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Horia came free, but Bogdan Vulcănescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Viitorul Constanta had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.