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Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ermegildo Columbo kicked off to start the match. Emanuele Verdecchia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiberiu Râznicu in the 6th minute of play. In the 12th minute, Ermegildo Columbo 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. In the 14th minute of the match, Adam Vâlcu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Emanuele Verdecchia saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Venancio Oso in the 18th minute of play forced F.C.Progresul Timisoara's goalkeeper Remus Trăistaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 22 minutes into the match, Ernest Cudalb had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emanuele Verdecchia. Fanatic FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ernest Cudalb was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 26 minutes into the match, Fanatic FC's goal looked a bit too open when Florin Ecobescu came free, but Emanuele Verdecchia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 31 played minutes Fanatic FC got a freekick which was hit by Froilan Camerino. Paul Zburliş's late challenge caught a Fanatic FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paul Zburliş helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to F.C.Progresul Timisoara getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Paul Zburliş hit a great ball. Remus Trăistaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Venancio Oso, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. In the 43rd match minute, Fanatic FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iulian Enceanu to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

A collision led to Fanatic FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Marcel Daria hit a great ball. In the 55th minute of the match Emanuel Floricel sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Emanuele Verdecchia skillfully saved the ball. Emanuele Verdecchia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernest Cudalb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emanuele Verdecchia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernest Cudalb, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. After a rather tough play, Fanatic FC's Eliodor Dobre got a free kick in the 65th minute. The supporters of Fanatic FC booed when F.C.Progresul Timisoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Basarab Hârșu didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Ermegildo Columbo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, F.C.Progresul Timisoara's Remus Trăistaru got control of the ball when Ermegildo Columbo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ermegildo Columbo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Remus Trăistaru having to interfere. After 78 played minutes Fanatic FC got a freekick which was hit by Olimpiu Vidican. Emanuele Verdecchia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Florin Ecobescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adam Vâlcu during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 90th match minute, F.C.Progresul Timisoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adam Vâlcu to maneuver through the defense. 95 minutes into the game, one of Fanatic FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Fanatic FC:s Emanuele Verdecchia showed great skill when he stopped Emanuel Floricel:s penalty. Emanuele Verdecchia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adam Vâlcu in the 98th minute of play. F.C.Progresul Timisoara's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.