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Stefan cel Mare
Spectators: 9248 (Terracing: 6937, Seating: 2127, VIP seats: 184) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marian Crivoi kicked off to start the match. Marcel Vataman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Postolache in the 3rd minute of play. 6 minutes in the game, Marian Crivoi fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Mircea Cotofanã having to interfere. Marcel Vataman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Igor Vasilitã, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Mircea Cotofanã showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marian Crivoi in the 11th minute of the match. After 14 played minutes CS VISDEV got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Botnaru. Daniel Postolache fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcel Vataman having to interfere. Sergiu Madan charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sergiu Madan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Sergiu Madan hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. 19 minutes into the match, CS VISDEV's goal looked a bit too open when Sergiu Madan came free, but Marcel Vataman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcel Vataman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Vasilitã, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Radu Cãldare received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Marcel Vataman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Igor Vasilitã's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcel Vataman was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. Sergiu Griceanu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mircea Cotofanã having to interfere. Marian Crivoi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mircea Cotofanã having to interfere. Adrian Botnaru hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergiu Madan in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcel Vataman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Daniel Postolache had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, CS VISDEV's Marian Crivoi got a free kick in the 40th minute. George Cheptene kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Marcel Vataman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sergiu Madan in the 47th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sergiu Madan was the one to do the kick off. Sergiu Madan might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcel Vataman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sergiu Madan ran back to his position shaking his head. After 53 minutes, Dorel Stângã mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CS VISDEV and the Manta players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, CS VISDEV's Dorel Stângã got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 54th minute, Daniel Postolache got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 55 minutes into the match, CS VISDEV's goalkeeper Marcel Vataman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergiu Madan. In the 56th minute, Dorel Stângã hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Manta's Dumitru Pânzaru got a free kick in the 57th minute. The supporters of CS VISDEV booed when Manta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radu Cãldare didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dorel Stângã got his second yellow card in the match during the 67th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Ion Ureche kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. When Cãtãlin Ciuche fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manta's protests and gave Cãtãlin Ciuche a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd match minute, Manta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cãtãlin Ciuche to maneuver through the defense. After 73 minutes, Sandu Burlea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manta and the CS VISDEV players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Manta getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Sandu Burlea hit a great ball. In the 77th minute, Sergiu Madan got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Manta booed when CS VISDEV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marian Crivoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to CS VISDEV getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Ion Ureche hit a great ball. Sandu Burlea was shown his second yellow card after 81 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Manta getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Sandu Burlea hit a great ball. Marcel Vataman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sergiu Madan in the 86th minute. Adrian Botnaru charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adrian Botnaru the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, CS VISDEV's Adrian Botnaru got a free kick in the 87th minute. Ion Ureche hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Marcel Vataman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sergiu Madan in the 90th minute. Sergiu Madan succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-1 in the 95th playminute. The Manta supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Manta would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.