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Spectators: 411 (Terracing: 309, Seating: 94, VIP seats: 8) In the 4th match minute, FC Buzău was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Călin Mendrea to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, FC Buzău's Valer Gârdan got a free kick in the 9th minute. Marin Domide struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Manuel Iuzbașa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Buzău. Gabriel Răchitan hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. In the 19th match minute, Club Atlético Timișoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandru Maia to maneuver through the defense. Gavril Groza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marin Onuț in the 28th minute of play forced FC Buzău's goalkeeper Moise Ene to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Moise Ene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marin Onuț in the 29th minute of play. Călin Mendrea kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Moise Ene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ionuț Hâncu in the 33rd minute of play. After 34 played minutes Club Atlético Timișoara got a freekick which was hit by Aron Bogătan. When Marin Domide fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Buzău's protests and gave Marin Domide a yellow card for diving instead. Ionel Babeș sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Cătălin Rogozea managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Buzău's supporters rose to their feet, but Cătălin Rogozea was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Iuzbașa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 43rd match minute, Club Atlético Timișoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stelian Rușanu to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Teodor Pârcălab was the one to do the kick off. With 55 minutes on the clock, Valer Gârdan commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 54 minutes into the game, one of FC Buzău:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 56th minute there was a penalty for Club Atlético Timișoara. Marin Onuț stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Moise Ene. 0-1. Grigore Hulubei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manuel Iuzbașa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marin Domide, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luca Inculeț sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Timișoara's Marin Onuț got a free kick in the 75th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 81 minutes, Moise Ene successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atlético Timișoara's goalkeeper Manuel Iuzbașa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marin Onuț got free with Moise Ene in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Moise Ene made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marin Onuț in the 91st minute. Club Atlético Timișoara made a substitution. Gheorghe Augustin replaced Alexandru Maia. 95 minutes into the match, FC Buzău's Gavril Groza sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Manuel Iuzbașa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 96 minutes into the game, Grigore Hulubei was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Buzău's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Atlético Timișoara the free kick. In the 96th match minute, FC Buzău was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Grigore Hulubei to maneuver through the defense. Moise Ene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marin Onuț in the 97th minute of play.