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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of FC MAFIA booed when PHOENIX BUCURESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isac Ionașcu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marius Balc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Costin Ailioaiei in the 4th minute of the match. Ionică Onaca didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when PHOENIX BUCURESTI's Geert van der Saar shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. When PHOENIX BUCURESTI's Erland Lundberg in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC MAFIA's goalie prevented a goal. After 14 played minutes, PHOENIX BUCURESTI's Alexandru Comarnescu shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ionică Onaca came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in PHOENIX BUCURESTI reached it. After 14 played minutes FC MAFIA got a freekick which was hit by Aristide Armanca. FC MAFIA's Ionică Onaca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geert van der Saar in the 16th minute of play. With 17 minutes on the clock, Gheorghe Nicolescu commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 16 minutes into the game, one of FC MAFIA:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 18th minute there was a penalty for PHOENIX BUCURESTI. Geert van der Saar stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Ionică Onaca. 0-3. Geert van der Saar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ionică Onaca having to interfere. 25 minutes into the match, Geert van der Saar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ionică Onaca. FC MAFIA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Geert van der Saar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. In the 28th match minute, FC MAFIA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Octav Șeimeanu to maneuver through the defense. After 31 played minutes, PHOENIX BUCURESTI's Alexandru Comarnescu shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ionică Onaca came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in PHOENIX BUCURESTI reached it. In the 33rdth minute of the game Erland Lundberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC MAFIA's Ionică Onaca was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Geert van der Saar in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ionică Onaca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ionică Onaca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erland Lundberg in the 36th minute of play. Ionică Onaca showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erland Lundberg in the 37th minute of the match. Ionică Onaca stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erland Lundberg's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. 40 minutes into the match, Geert van der Saar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ionică Onaca. FC MAFIA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Geert van der Saar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. When Erland Lundberg, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 44 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Ionică Onaca was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erland Lundberg in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ionică Onaca saved FC MAFIA from getting behind. Ionică Onaca stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Irinel Albulescu's shot from short distance in the 48th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Geert van der Saar made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Erland Lundberg made a precise shot to the right of Ionică Onaca. FC MAFIA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-6. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aristide Armanca during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to FC MAFIA getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Aristide Armanca hit a great ball. Geert van der Saar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ionică Onaca having to interfere. After 66 played minutes PHOENIX BUCURESTI got a freekick which was hit by Isac Ionașcu. Radu Iurea charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Radu Iurea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 69 minutes into the match, Geert van der Saar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ionică Onaca. FC MAFIA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Geert van der Saar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-7. Ionică Onaca was a little too slow when Erland Lundberg got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 75th minute. The score was now 0-8. A collision led to PHOENIX BUCURESTI getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Alexandru Comarnescu hit a great ball. 86 minutes into the match, Erland Lundberg dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ionică Onaca, 0-10. With a little luck, FC MAFIA's Ionică Onaca got control of the ball when Irinel Albulescu tried to sneak it across the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Irinel Albulescu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ionică Onaca, 0-11. Constantin Zbuchea struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Marius Balc didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC MAFIA. PHOENIX BUCURESTI'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.