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Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Martin Băbescu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Laurențiu Mardarie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Băbescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Laurențiu Mardarie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Lucrețiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chelsea FC's goalkeeper Horea Buta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 11 played minutes Chelsea FC got a freekick which was hit by Eliodor Dudău. Horea Buta stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ovidiu Apetroaiei's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. Pavel Gheorghe kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Vali Stoicescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Horea Buta having to interfere. Vali Stoicescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 22nd minute of the match Petruț Botescu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Horea Buta skillfully saved the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Martin Băbescu in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Laurențiu Mardarie saved NightOwls from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felix Lucrețiu in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Laurențiu Mardarie saved NightOwls from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Băbescu in the 29th minute of play forced NightOwls's goalkeeper Laurențiu Mardarie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute, Corneliu Boieru hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 38th minute, Damian Zgârcu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Băbescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Laurențiu Mardarie having to make a save. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ovidiu Apetroaiei was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 56 minutes, Ovidiu Apetroaiei managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NightOwls's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ovidiu Apetroaiei was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Codrin Pânzaru charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Codrin Pânzaru the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In a very dangerous position, a player in Chelsea FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 68th minute. Penalty! Bogdan Stejaru walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. NightOwls's Laurențiu Mardarie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Băbescu in the 76th minute of play. Ovidiu Apetroaiei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st match minute, NightOwls was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vali Stoicescu to maneuver through the defense. Horea Buta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vali Stoicescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Laurențiu Mardarie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Băbescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Corneliu Tomulescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ovidiu Apetroaiei might have been able to make a better finish in the 97th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Horea Buta. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ovidiu Apetroaiei ran back to his position shaking his head. 100 minutes into the game, NightOwls's Vali Stoicescu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Horea Buta made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0.