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SPORT ARENA
Spectators: 8054 (Terracing: 6042, Seating: 1852, VIP seats: 160) If Leandro Damião had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 8 minutes into the game, FC SPORT 2017's Iustinian Frențiu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emil Kociniewski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Iustinian Frențiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Universitatea cluj booed when FC SPORT 2017 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emil Dragalina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Universitatea cluj were awarded a corner in the 16th minute after FC SPORT 2017's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bartolo Alarcon took the corner. 曲康卫 made a great header on Universitatea cluj's corner, it was just that FC SPORT 2017's Marcelo Galvão managed to reach the ball for a save. Leonard Balaban kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Horia Moșoiu in the 30th minute of play forced Universitatea cluj's goalkeeper Emil Kociniewski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 34 minutes into the game, Lucian Baldovinescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Marcelo Galvão was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marcelo Galvão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucian Baldovinescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iustinian Frențiu kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. In the 41st minute of the match Bartolo Alarcon sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marcelo Galvão skillfully saved the ball. In the 41st match minute, Universitatea cluj was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonard Balaban to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the match, Universitatea cluj's goalkeeper Emil Kociniewski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Avram Ispas. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Universitatea cluj's Thibaud Vranckx was substituted for Cristi Bădila. When Leonard Balaban fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Universitatea cluj's protests and gave Leonard Balaban a yellow card for diving instead. Marcelo Galvão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucian Baldovinescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Emil Kociniewski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horia Moșoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. In the 63rd minute, Leandro Damião got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Horia Moșoiu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Emil Kociniewski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 71st minute of the match Universitatea cluj got a corner. FC SPORT 2017's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bartolo Alarcon ran over to the corner to take the kick. 72 minutes into the match, Universitatea cluj's goal looked a bit too open when Horia Moșoiu came free, but Emil Kociniewski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcelo Galvão had great luck who in the 76thth minute grab hold of the ball when Lucian Baldovinescu from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucian Baldovinescu in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Galvão saved FC SPORT 2017 from getting behind. When Lucian Baldovinescu in the 79th play minute got the chance to kick a hard shot on goal from short distance neither the defense or Marcelo Galvão kept up with the ball and suddenly the score was 1-2 when the ball slipped into goal inside the left pole. When Leonard Balaban was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 81 minutes had been played. Leonard Balaban kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Iustinian Frențiu struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Emil Kociniewski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC SPORT 2017. A collision led to FC SPORT 2017 getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Iustinian Frențiu hit a great ball. FC SPORT 2017's Marcelo Galvão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucian Baldovinescu in the 87th minute of play. Universitatea cluj were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over FC SPORT 2017's much stronger midfield.