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Ghiroda Arena
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) AC MILAN's Nae Malcocea 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. When Ion Vrânceanu came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the -MAD- Reborn Ghiroda fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ion Vrânceanu couldn't finish the play. The audience was convinced that Nae Malcocea's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tiberiu Nițisor was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. Tiberiu Nițisor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nae Malcocea in the 16th minute of play. After a rather tough play, AC MILAN's Nae Malcocea got a free kick in the 20th minute. AC MILAN's Anton Cerghizan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save AC MILAN from getting a goal against them. If Nae Malcocea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When AC MILAN's Nistor Pintilie in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye -MAD- Reborn Ghiroda's goalie prevented a goal. AC MILAN's Nae Malcocea got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nistor Pintilie struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Tiberiu Nițisor didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC MILAN. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Irinel Oprescu to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute the ball was on its way in behind AC MILAN's goalkeeper Anton Cerghizan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 57 played minutes -MAD- Reborn Ghiroda got a freekick which was hit by Ion Andriescu. In the 61st match minute, AC MILAN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Călin Barbăsură to maneuver through the defense. In the 62nd minute Ion Vrânceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Cerghizan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Isac Cângea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute Ion Vrânceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Cerghizan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In a very dangerous position, a player in AC MILAN fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 82nd minute. Penalty! Corneliu Acalinei placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! A collision led to AC MILAN getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Ionică Cosariu hit a great ball. AC MILAN's Nae Malcocea got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of AC MILAN booed when -MAD- Reborn Ghiroda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isac Cângea didn't get a good kick on the ball.