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Spectators: 7440 (Terracing: 5587, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 140) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Martin Stroiescu kicked off to start the match. When Maxim Paveliuc fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Pantelimon's protests and gave Maxim Paveliuc a yellow card for diving instead. In the 4th minute, Maxim Paveliuc hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 4th minute of the match Dorel Burdea sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Costică Hapaina skillfully saved the ball. Costică Hapaina took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ioan Orescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute Martin Stroiescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doru Popoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emanuel Oancea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 25 minutes into the match, FC Pantelimon's goal looked a bit too open when Ioan Orescu came free, but Costică Hapaina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Doru Popoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Stroiescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the game, Octavian Zbârcea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Pantelimon's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Somcutza UFC the free kick. A collision led to FC Pantelimon getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Octavian Zbârcea hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Iustin Enoaia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Somcutza UFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Iustin Enoaia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Costică Hapaina breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 44 minutes into the match, Somcutza UFC's Iustin Enoaia sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Costică Hapaina narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Doru Popoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Stroiescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. 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.

Somcutza UFC were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after FC Pantelimon's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dorel Burdea took the corner. Doru Popoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Oancea, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Sebastian Amitroaiei hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Iustin Enoaia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Somcutza UFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Iustin Enoaia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Costică Hapaina breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 69th minute, Martin Stroiescu 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. Emanuel Oancea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of FC Pantelimon booed when Somcutza UFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuel Topală didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martin Stroiescu struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Doru Popoiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Pantelimon. In the 81st match minute, FC Pantelimon was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Octavian Zbârcea to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ioan Orescu got free with Costică Hapaina in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Costică Hapaina made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Iustin Enoaia sent off a good shot on target. In the 86th minute Ioan Orescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costică Hapaina saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Ioan Orescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC Pantelimon were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Somcutza UFC for a fine match.