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MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 10840 (Terracing: 8131, Seating: 2493, VIP seats: 216) Jalmari Mikkonen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cris Gol in the 4th minute of the match. Robert Tarcu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali Nurettin, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Gustavo-Hernán Cabezudo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jalmari Mikkonen having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cris Gol in the 12th minute of play forced Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Jalmari Mikkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adam Vasilache scored 0-1 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Robert Tarcu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali Nurettin in the 18th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Robert Tarcu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Jalmari Mikkonen got control of the ball when Gustavo-Hernán Cabezudo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Adam Vasilache scored 0-2 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Robert Tarcu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Jalmari Mikkonen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cris Gol in the 27th minute of play. THE CRYSTAL SHIP were awarded a corner in the 28th minute after Pinner Cluj-Napoca's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Iurie Ilie took the corner. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Iurie Ilie was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jalmari Mikkonen in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 30 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Vasilache came free, but Robert Tarcu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jalmari Mikkonen made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Iurie Ilie sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cris Gol in the 35th minute of play forced Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Jalmari Mikkonen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute Gustavo-Hernán Cabezudo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jalmari Mikkonen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Pinner Cluj-Napoca booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cazimir Gogea didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robert Tarcu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petruț Mircescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. In the 45th minute, Gustavo-Hernán Cabezudo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jalmari Mikkonen. The goal made the score 1-2. After the first half Pinner Cluj-Napoca were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cris Gol made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cris Gol in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jalmari Mikkonen saved Pinner Cluj-Napoca from getting behind. After 54 minutes Pinner Cluj-Napoca's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Iurie Ilie who took care of the corner kick. Robert Tarcu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali Nurettin, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Jalmari Mikkonen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cris Gol, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Pinner Cluj-Napoca's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo-Hernán Cabezudo came free, but Jalmari Mikkonen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mugurel Gârniceanu kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Ferdinand Hohenzollern was substituted for Cazimir Gogea. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Jaspar De Weijgaert was substituted for Cris Gol. After having played for 65 minutes, Mircea Rednic managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mircea Rednic was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Borys Dudek got a free kick in the 68th minute. Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Jalmari Mikkonen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 70th minute of play. Ionică Sava could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Robert Tarcu made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Vasilache in the 76th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Robert Tarcu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 77th match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iurie Ilie to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Iurie Ilie got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 88th minute, Pinner Cluj-Napoca's Ali Nurettin dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3.