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Spectators: 8436 (Terracing: 6328, Seating: 1940, VIP seats: 168) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alf Tanner made the kick off which started today's match. Dino Zoff showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ştefan Şimoc, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. When the match clock showed 4 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Ştefan Şimoc sped through Cormoranii -MM-'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dino Zoff. Valer Uduleanu might have been able to make a better finish in the 6th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sorin Bobocea. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Valer Uduleanu ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cormoranii -MM-'s goalkeeper Dino Zoff, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Balavanis were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after Cormoranii -MM-'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ionică Cucu took the corner. After a rather tough play, Cormoranii -MM-'s Eusebiu Godeanu got a free kick in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grigore Şoiman in the 18th minute of play forced Cormoranii -MM-'s goalkeeper Dino Zoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Flamini in the 19th minute of play forced Cormoranii -MM-'s goalkeeper Dino Zoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dino Zoff took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alf Tanner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dino Zoff took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grigore Şoiman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute, David Ologu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cormoranii -MM-'s Dino Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grigore Şoiman in the 27th minute of play. Eusebiu Godeanu hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the match, Balavanis's goal looked a bit too open when Eugen Boldur came free, but Sorin Bobocea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, Cormoranii -MM-'s Eugen Boldur nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sorin Bobocea made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Grigore Şoiman struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Dino Zoff didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Balavanis. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ferdinand Costa in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dino Zoff prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th match minute, Cormoranii -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eusebiu Godeanu to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Alf Tanner managed to get in a good position for a shot. Balavanis's supporters rose to their feet, but Alf Tanner was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dino Zoff breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cormoranii -MM-'s Dino Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alf Tanner in the 47th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Grigore Şoiman got free with Dino Zoff in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alf Tanner didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 1-2 via right post in the game's 52nd minute. Balavanis's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! If Ferdinand Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 61 played minutes Balavanis got a freekick which was hit by Nae Groșan. David Ologu charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed David Ologu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 62nd minute, David Ologu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 64th minute Balavanis were awarded a corner. Ionică Cucu went to the cornerflag to take it. Dino Zoff made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Grigore Şoiman sent off a good shot on target. Alf Tanner did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Dino Zoff 76 minutes into the match. If Alf Tanner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Gheorghe Basarab had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dino Zoff made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Grigore Şoiman sent off a good shot on target. Gheorghe Basarab did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-4 to the left of a surprised Dino Zoff 84 minutes into the match. In the 86th match minute, Balavanis was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ionică Cucu to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute, Avram Barascu fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Dino Zoff, passed just outside the right post. In the 91st minute of the match, Alf Tanner tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dino Zoff saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Dino Zoff stood somewhat misplaced when Grigore Şoiman came free in front of goal and shot 1-5 to the left of him in the 92 minute. If Alf Tanner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the match was over Balavanis could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Cormoranii -MM- throughout the match.