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Varlezi
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Ferdinand Băieșu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Ferdinand Băieșu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The attack was good, but when Sergiu Cercelescu in the 9th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sebastian Mărculescu during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Sebastian Mărculescu hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. In the 15th match minute, CS Minerul Lupeni was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kurtuluş Şahsar to maneuver through the defense. Cesar Schmitt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergiu Cercelescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Ferdinand Băieșu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Valeriu Lupoaia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iustin Peter having to interfere. After 24 played minutes Varlezi got a freekick which was hit by Sebastian Mărculescu. After 26 minutes, Aristide Uncescu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Varlezi and the CS Minerul Lupeni players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 26 played minutes Varlezi got a freekick which was hit by Aristide Uncescu. After 27 played minutes, CS Minerul Lupeni's David Delin shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Iustin Peter came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in CS Minerul Lupeni reached it. Sergiu Cercelescu struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Cesar Schmitt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Varlezi. After a defensive mix-up in CS Minerul Lupeni's zone, Sergiu Cercelescu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cesar Schmitt came out of the goal and Sergiu Cercelescu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 39 played minutes Varlezi got a freekick which was hit by Mihnea Niță. In the 41st minute, Marian Vasilică hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 47 minutes into the match, Varlezi's goal looked a bit too open when Valeriu Lupoaia came free, but Iustin Peter reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Valeriu Lupoaia to strike the kick off in the second half. Valeriu Lupoaia's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 51stth minute, Iustin Peter skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Sergiu Cercelescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aristide Uncescu hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Valeriu Lupoaia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. CS Minerul Lupeni's Valeriu Lupoaia got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Varlezi's Aristide Uncescu got a free kick in the 60th minute. David Delin was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 61st played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Ferdinand Băieșu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Iustin Peter tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sebastian Mărculescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cesar Schmitt having to make a save. If Ferdinand Băieșu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 75 minutes into the game, Valeriu Lupoaia recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Iustin Peter. Valeriu Lupoaia showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. CS Minerul Lupeni's Petrică Răuțchi shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 78th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Iustin Peter but with some difficulty. Ferdinand Băieșu struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Iustin Peter didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CS Minerul Lupeni. 82 minutes into the game, CS Minerul Lupeni's Ferdinand Băieșu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Iustin Peter made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Valeriu Lupoaia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iustin Peter having to interfere. In the 90th minute, Filip Leahu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.