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Spectators: 7994 (Terracing: 5997, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) Phoenix Alb started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Calistrat Pascaru stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Phoenix Alb's shot from short distance in the 2nd minute. Görkem Büyükada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Görkem Büyükada in the 4th minute of play forced Minerul Baia Mare's goalkeeper Calistrat Pascaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Calistrat Pascaru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Görkem Büyükada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phoenix Alb in the 9th minute of play forced Minerul Baia Mare's goalkeeper Calistrat Pascaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When MINAS TIRITH's Phoenix Alb in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Minerul Baia Mare's goalie prevented a goal. Calistrat Pascaru was out of position in the 12 minute of play, and Görkem Büyükada capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Görkem Büyükada really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Minerul Baia Mare's Calistrat Pascaru proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Minerul Baia Mare from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Phoenix Alb in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Calistrat Pascaru saved Minerul Baia Mare from getting behind. Liviu Vlăsiu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Calistrat Pascaru having to interfere. 21 minutes into the match, Liviu Vlăsiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Calistrat Pascaru. Minerul Baia Mare's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Liviu Vlăsiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. In the 23rd match minute, MINAS TIRITH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eric Buga to maneuver through the defense. Leontin Geoană kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. A hard shot 28 in the game by Phoenix Alb from a close distance when the talented Calistrat Pascaru managed to make a qualified save. Minerul Baia Mare's players were relieved. After 34th play minutes Phoenix Alb shot 3-0, a short shot which went by Calistrat Pascaru and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 41st minute, Phoenix Alb left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MINAS TIRITH fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. With his leg Calistrat Pascaru managed to avoid a goal in the 44thth minute, when MINAS TIRITH's Phoenix Alb fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When the match clock showed 44 minutes, the score became 5-0 when Phoenix Alb sped through Minerul Baia Mare's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Calistrat Pascaru. In the 47th match minute, Minerul Baia Mare was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Toader Pânzariu to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 5-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Liviu Brezeanu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, MINAS TIRITH's goalkeeper Niculae Dudău had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Liviu Brezeanu. Phoenix Alb recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phoenix Alb in the 62nd minute of play forced Minerul Baia Mare's goalkeeper Calistrat Pascaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Minerul Baia Mare's Toader Pânzariu got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Calistrat Pascaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Görkem Büyükada, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. The MINAS TIRITH fans' excitement grew in the 65th match minute when MINAS TIRITH's Phoenix Alb looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 7-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 68 minutes, Liviu Vlăsiu made it 8-0 with a short kick to the right side. Minerul Baia Mare's Calistrat Pascaru tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. MINAS TIRITH made a substitution. Iustinian Crăiță replaced George Alupulesei. After a rather tough play, Minerul Baia Mare's Cristi Chiriloaie got a free kick in the 72nd minute. 72 minutes into the match, MINAS TIRITH's Phoenix Alb sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Calistrat Pascaru narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Calistrat Pascaru stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Phoenix Alb's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. In the 78thth minute of the game Phoenix Alb who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Minerul Baia Mare's Calistrat Pascaru was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 78thth minute of the game Phoenix Alb who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Minerul Baia Mare's Calistrat Pascaru was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Görkem Büyükada charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Görkem Büyükada the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Minerul Baia Mare's Calistrat Pascaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Phoenix Alb in the 87th minute of play. Iustinian Crăiță struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Calistrat Pascaru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MINAS TIRITH. An unexpectedly hard shot by Phoenix Alb in the 89th minute of play forced Minerul Baia Mare's goalkeeper Calistrat Pascaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.