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STEAUA
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Edgar Şteţ started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Aristide Geolgău sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 8th minute, Aristide Geolgău made a precise shot to the right of Codruț Joldea. FC Gabi Mutu's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Codruț Joldea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosmin Bourceanu in the 11th minute of play. FC STEAUA BUCURESTI's Mihail Lamru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gigel Surugiu in the 14th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Cosmin Bourceanu fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Codruț Joldea, passed just outside the right post. In the 20th minute, Cosmin Bourceanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgar Şteţ in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mihail Lamru prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Silviu Covaliu during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 22nd minute, Silviu Covaliu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aristide Geolgău came free with the goalkeeper in the 25th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Codruț Joldea could save by the left post. In the 27th minute, Stelian Zbârlea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 29 minutes into the game, Gigel Surugiu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Mihail Lamru was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edgar Şteţ in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mihail Lamru saved FC STEAUA BUCURESTI from getting behind. 36 minutes into the match, FC Gabi Mutu's goal looked a bit too open when Cosmin Bourceanu came free, but Codruț Joldea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Codruț Joldea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aristide Geolgău in the 37th minute. After 38 played minutes FC Gabi Mutu got a freekick which was hit by Șerban Spiru. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aristide Geolgău got free with Codruț Joldea in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With an all-out effort, FC STEAUA BUCURESTI's Codruț Joldea threw himself towards the right post 42 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Cosmin Bourceanu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. FC Gabi Mutu's Codruț Joldea proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save FC Gabi Mutu from getting a goal against them. Mihail Lamru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pompiliu Trifu, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cosmin Bourceanu made a kick off. In the 53rd match minute, FC STEAUA BUCURESTI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Claudiu Bădiliță to maneuver through the defense. Edgar Şteţ kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Gigel Surugiu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Mihail Lamru made a huge save. Mihail Lamru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Şteţ, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 63 minutes into the game, Horea Dumitrache was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC STEAUA BUCURESTI's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Gabi Mutu the free kick. The supporters of FC Gabi Mutu booed when FC STEAUA BUCURESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Horea Dumitrache didn't get a good kick on the ball. Petre Apostol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Mihail Lamru tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of FC Gabi Mutu booed when FC STEAUA BUCURESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claudiu Bădiliță didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Şteţ in the 68th minute of play forced FC STEAUA BUCURESTI's goalkeeper Mihail Lamru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 71 minutes, Gigel Surugiu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Gabi Mutu and the FC STEAUA BUCURESTI players grew even worse after the yellow card. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gigel Surugiu got free with Mihail Lamru in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Şteţ in the 79th minute of play forced FC STEAUA BUCURESTI's goalkeeper Mihail Lamru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Codruț Joldea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aristide Geolgău, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. The supporters of FC Gabi Mutu booed when FC STEAUA BUCURESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Horea Dumitrache didn't get a good kick on the ball. 91 minutes into the match, FC STEAUA BUCURESTI's goalkeeper Mihail Lamru had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gigel Surugiu. Mihail Lamru stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edgar Şteţ's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. Codruț Joldea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aristide Geolgău in the 96th minute of the match. FC Gabi Mutu were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.