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Sintamarie
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) Thanks to some nice moves Ivan Stelian could shoot a difficult shot in the 3rd minute, which Șerban Bărănescu however easily saved by the left post. 4 minutes into the game, Avram Loghin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Lucrețiu Pășcuțoiu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ivan Stelian got free with Șerban Bărănescu in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Codrin Buhăescu in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Șerban Bărănescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ivan Stelian in the 18thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Șerban Bărănescu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ivan Stelian's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Șerban Bărănescu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 20 minutes into the match, Speranta Sibiu's goalkeeper Șerban Bărănescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ivan Stelian. Ferdinand Otețea received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Șerban Bărănescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Speranta Sibiu's goalkeeper Șerban Bărănescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lucrețiu Pășcuțoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Avram Loghin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sergiu Ivănescu during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Sergiu Ivănescu kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Ivan Stelian's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Șerban Bărănescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Ivan Stelian dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Șerban Bărănescu, 1-1. Șerban Bărănescu made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Ivan Stelian sent off a good shot on target. Ivan Stelian scored 2-1 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Șerban Bărănescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ivan Stelian was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, one of Speranta Sibiu:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 57th minute, Ivan Stelian 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. Ivan Stelian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iordache Maxim in the 66th minute of play forced Speranta Sibiu's goalkeeper Șerban Bărănescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 67th minute of the game. One of Speranta Sibiu:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sintamarie UFC:s goal. The referee gave Sintamarie UFC a penalty, 67 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Codrin Buhăescu, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Speranta Sibiu's Șerban Bărănescu. 4-1. Lucrețiu Pășcuțoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vasile Arsene in the 74th minute of play. Ferdinand Otețea took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Șerban Bărănescu. Șerban Bărănescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-1. Sergiu Ivănescu struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Șerban Bărănescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sintamarie UFC. In the 82nd minute, Ivan Stelian left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sintamarie UFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-1. Avram Loghin charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Avram Loghin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 90th minute, Ivan Stelian left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sintamarie UFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 7-1. Ivan Stelian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 95th minute Sever Bărbuceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Șerban Bărănescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lucrețiu Pășcuțoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Datcu, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. In the 100th minute, Ivan Stelian left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sintamarie UFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 8-1.