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Frata
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Frata's Grigore Luncaniță started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Martin Oneț had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mugurel Hodorog in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ştefan Paulescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Grigore Luncaniță had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nae Mutu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grigore Luncaniță, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After having played for 24 minutes, Octav Ţiriac managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Frata's supporters crossed their fingers, but Octav Ţiriac was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Frata booed when FC Petrolul Ploiesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augustin Greblă didn't get a good kick on the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Frata's Daniel Corocăescu broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 29 minutes into the match, FC Petrolul Ploiesti's goalkeeper Nae Mutu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Octav Ţiriac. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Grigore Luncaniță in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nae Mutu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Grigore Luncaniță struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Nae Mutu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Frata. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grigore Luncaniță in the 36th minute of play forced FC Petrolul Ploiesti's goalkeeper Nae Mutu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Corneliu Jugănaru during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in FC Petrolul Ploiesti fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 38th minute. Penalty! With a little luck, FC Petrolul Ploiesti's Nae Mutu got control of the ball when Octav Ţiriac tried to sneak it across the goal line. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mugurel Hodorog was the one to do the kick off. Nae Mutu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Octav Ţiriac, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 51st match minute, FC Petrolul Ploiesti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Augustin Greblă to maneuver through the defense. Nae Mutu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Octav Ţiriac, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Octav Ţiriac fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nae Mutu having to interfere. In the 67thth minute of the game Grigore Luncaniță who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Petrolul Ploiesti's Nae Mutu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Grigore Luncaniță sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristi Ploieșteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Nae Mutu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grigore Luncaniță in the 79th minute of play. Grigore Luncaniță sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ştefan Paulescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mugurel Hodorog, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Martin Oneț kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in FC Petrolul Ploiesti's zone, Paul Bogdan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nae Mutu came out of the goal and Paul Bogdan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Grigore Luncaniță sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Octav Ţiriac sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Octav Ţiriac fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nae Mutu having to interfere. If Octav Ţiriac had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Despite being the better team, Frata failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.