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Spectators: 7351 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1703, VIP seats: 148) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marian Nediu kicked off to start the match. George Eftimiu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Valentin Necula read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th minute Viorel Gavra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alin Dridu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Burnaz FC booed when FCSB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niculae Curuțiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Călin Vanghelie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Valentin Necula made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gică Mirciu in the 13th minute. Alin Dridu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marian Nediu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. George Eftimiu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valentin Necula having to interfere. In the 20th minute, Marian Nediu 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. George Eftimiu struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Valentin Necula didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Burnaz FC. After 22 minutes, Ovidiu Vizitiu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FCSB and the Burnaz FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, FCSB's Ovidiu Vizitiu got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Valentin Necula showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Eftimiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Burnaz FC's goal looked a bit too open when Viorel Gavra came free, but Alin Dridu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alin Dridu came out of the goal in the 29th minute to try and stop a shot by FCSB's Marian Nediu. But to his dismay, Marian Nediu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. When Burnaz FC's George Eftimiu in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FCSB's goalie prevented a goal. In the 36th minute, George Eftimiu 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. Alin Dridu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Viorel Gavra in the 38th minute of the match. Alin Dridu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marian Nediu in the 40th minute of the match. Viorel Gavra charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Viorel Gavra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 42nd match minute, FCSB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Viorel Gavra to maneuver through the defense. Viorel Gavra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Alin Dridu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell George Eftimiu to make the kick off. George Eftimiu got in the 54th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Valentin Necula handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. 59 minutes into the match, Burnaz FC's goalkeeper Alin Dridu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Viorel Gavra. Denis Serafo kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Viorel Gavra who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 62ndth minute tested the skills of Alin Dridu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matei Jula in the 65th minute of play forced Burnaz FC's goalkeeper Alin Dridu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alin Dridu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marian Nediu in the 66th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FCSB's Matei Jula got a free kick in the 69th minute. Valentin Necula took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from George Eftimiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Burnaz FC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Laurențiu Popic hit a great ball. 75 minutes into the game, Marcel Oroian threw the ball into play from the sideline. Burnaz FC's Denis Serafo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Valentin Necula showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Eftimiu in the 75th minute of the match. Marian Nediu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Alin Dridu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 79 minutes into the match, Burnaz FC's George Eftimiu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Valentin Necula narrowly saved just below the crossbar. George Eftimiu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Valentin Necula read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. Valentin Necula showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Călin Vanghelie in the 83rd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Călin Vanghelie during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th match minute, Burnaz FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Călin Vanghelie to maneuver through the defense. George Eftimiu struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Valentin Necula didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Burnaz FC. 88 minutes into the match, FCSB's goal looked a bit too open when George Eftimiu came free, but Valentin Necula reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling George Eftimiu in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Valentin Necula prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When George Eftimiu, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 93 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Valentin Necula was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by George Eftimiu in the 95th minute of play forced FCSB's goalkeeper Valentin Necula to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FCSB's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.