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Dealu Florilor
Spectators: 8121 (Terracing: 6093, Seating: 1867, VIP seats: 161) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Aresti Pareja got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bogdan Boerescu in the 3rd minute of play forced F.C. Baia Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Zsigmond Pál to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nicodim Iacobeanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Iosif Gurlui's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Fc Otelul Galati's zone, George Buzoianu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicodim Iacobeanu came out of the goal and George Buzoianu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ion Ailincai made in the 18th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Hector Garin however managed to control. Fc Otelul Galati's Nicodim Iacobeanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iosif Gurlui in the 23rd minute of play. F.C. Baia Mare -MM-'s Zsigmond Pál played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bogdan Boerescu in the 26th minute of play. If George Buzoianu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 28 minutes into the match, Fc Otelul Galati's goalkeeper Nicodim Iacobeanu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by George Buzoianu. The throw-in from Florian Penc in the 30th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by F.C. Baia Mare -MM-'s Anton Baicea. Zsigmond Pál showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florian Penc, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Aresti Pareja sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zsigmond Pál showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aresti Pareja, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 42nd minute Aresti Pareja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zsigmond Pál saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fc Otelul Galati were awarded a corner in the 44th minute after F.C. Baia Mare -MM-'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Aresti Pareja took the corner. The corner led Fc Otelul Galati's Aresti Pareja to fire away a dangerous shot which Zsigmond Pál despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and George Buzoianu made a kick off. Nicodim Iacobeanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of George Buzoianu's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Hector Garin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zsigmond Pál read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. Nicodim Iacobeanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Buzoianu in the 57th minute of the match. A collision led to Fc Otelul Galati getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Damon Haslem hit a great ball. 72 minutes into the match, F.C. Baia Mare -MM-'s George Buzoianu broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Florian Penc could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Zsigmond Pál made a huge save. Bogdan Boerescu 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. Vlad Enătescu hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Florian Penc in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zsigmond Pál saved F.C. Baia Mare -MM- from getting behind. After having played for 81 minutes, Bogdan Boerescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fc Otelul Galati's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bogdan Boerescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ion Ailincai fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fc Otelul Galati's protests and gave Ion Ailincai a yellow card for diving instead. After 83 played minutes Fc Otelul Galati got a freekick which was hit by Ion Ailincai. George Buzoianu might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nicodim Iacobeanu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. George Buzoianu ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 87th minute George Buzoianu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicodim Iacobeanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iosif Gurlui's late challenge caught a Fc Otelul Galati's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Iosif Gurlui helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, F.C. Baia Mare -MM-'s Iosif Gurlui got a free kick in the 90th minute. In the 96th minute Florian Penc shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zsigmond Pál saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fc Otelul Galati's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.