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Ludovic Molnár Arena
Spectators: 9257 (Terracing: 6944, Seating: 2129, VIP seats: 184) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ignace Bailey kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd match minute, FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dana Winston to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of FC Mercier-Est booed when FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmen Langford didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erwin Bush could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Manuel Medeleanu made a huge save. In the 17th minute FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 were awarded a corner. Clark Lamontagne went to the cornerflag to take it. Erwin Bush struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Manuel Medeleanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919. After 26 minutes FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ludomil Trzaskoma who took care of the corner kick. Arden Ryder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ignace Bailey in the 31st minute of play. Manuel Medeleanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 谢皓亮, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Manuel Medeleanu made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Erwin Bush sent off a good shot on target. Arden Ryder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignace Bailey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, FC Mercier-Est's Ludomil Trzaskoma got a free kick in the 38th minute. After 42 played minutes FC Mercier-Est got a freekick which was hit by Shelton Teague. Erwin Bush sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to FC Mercier-Est getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Merrill Hanson hit a great ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Manuel Medeleanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erwin Bush, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. When FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's Clark Lamontagne in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Mercier-Est's goalie prevented a goal. Ignace Bailey hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 66th minute Carmen Langford shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Medeleanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 66th match minute, FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by 谢皓亮 to maneuver through the defense. Jayson Ham could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Arden Ryder made a huge save. Thommy Vuerinx who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Arden Ryder when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 71 in the game by Thommy Vuerinx from a close distance when the talented Arden Ryder managed to make a qualified save. FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's players were relieved. In the 75th minute 谢皓亮 shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Medeleanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jayson Ham recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 77 minutes into the game, Dana Winston was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Mercier-Est the free kick. With a little luck, FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's Arden Ryder got control of the ball when Jayson Ham tried to sneak it across the goal line. 80 minutes had been played when some careless play by FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ludomil Trzaskoma was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Mercier-Est's players had a chance to rest. FC Mercier-Est's Ludomil Trzaskoma was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arden Ryder in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to FC Mercier-Est getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Federico Nielsen hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Thommy Vuerinx got free with Arden Ryder in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sébastien Hodges 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. 95 minutes into the game, Clark Lamontagne cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Manuel Medeleanu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.