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Spectators: 7432 (Terracing: 5575, Seating: 1709, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Matei Birișu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Dan Mihuleac received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Daniel Lăzan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, FC Mangalia's goal looked a bit too open when Eric Simionescu came free, but Daniel Lăzan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 12 minutes, Ciprian Hurgoi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Steaua's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ciprian Hurgoi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Daniel Lăzan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciprian Hurgoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, Steaua's goal looked a bit too open when Matei Birișu came free, but Niculae Balint reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Lăzan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciprian Hurgoi in the 18th minute of play. Tudor Ignătoiu was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 20 minutes into the match. FC Mangalia's Daniel Lăzan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Simionescu in the 29th minute of play. Daniel Lăzan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eric Simionescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Mangalia's Daniel Lăzan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Simionescu in the 33rd minute of play. 35 minutes into the game, Manole Brădean cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Daniel Lăzan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Manole Brădean struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Daniel Lăzan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Steaua. Daniel Lăzan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Brădean, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After the first half Steaua were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Eric Simionescu to strike the kick off in the second half. Eric Simionescu received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Daniel Lăzan came out and tried to block the shot, but Eric Simionescu slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 52nd minute. 56 minutes into the match, FC Mangalia's goalkeeper Daniel Lăzan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dan Mihuleac. In the 59th minute, Steaua's Eric Simionescu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Daniel Lăzan. Daniel Lăzan yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. Daniel Lăzan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciprian Hurgoi in the 63rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Mangalia's Mădălin Stroiescu got a free kick in the 68th minute. FC Mangalia's Daniel Lăzan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manole Brădean in the 75th minute of play. In the 76th minute, David Davidescu fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Daniel Lăzan, passed just outside the right post. In the 76th minute, Eric Simionescu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Daniel Lăzan. The goal made the score 0-6. Daniel Lăzan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eric Simionescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Mangalia's Daniel Lăzan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Simionescu in the 86th minute of play. The supporters of Steaua booed when FC Mangalia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Irinel Marincean didn't get a good kick on the ball. Steaua's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.