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Fulgerul
Spectators: 7967 (Terracing: 5977, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ivar Olsson made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute Ştefan Măcrineanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Johny Peers saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 8 played minutes Fulgerul Braila got a freekick which was hit by Liviu Avram. Johny Peers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivar Olsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nistor Alupulesei in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Benedicto Santikurtz saved Fulgerul Braila from getting behind. 15 minutes into the match, Nistor Alupulesei had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benedicto Santikurtz. Fulgerul Braila's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nistor Alupulesei was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 20th minute, Nistor Alupulesei made a precise shot to the right of Benedicto Santikurtz. Fulgerul Braila's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After having played for 24 minutes, Eusebiu Barbă managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fulgerul Braila's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eusebiu Barbă was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Benedicto Santikurtz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mircea Scripcaru in the 25th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nistor Alupulesei in the 27th minute of play forced Fulgerul Braila's goalkeeper Benedicto Santikurtz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Nistor Alupulesei notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Fulgerul Braila's Benedicto Santikurtz. Benedicto Santikurtz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When the match had gone on for 37 minutes, Ivar Olsson took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Johny Peers to make any attempt to save it. Pufesti FC's Johny Peers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Pufesti FC from getting a goal against them. In the 41st minute, Eusebiu Barbă reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Johny Peers. The goal made the score 2-3. Ştefan Măcrineanu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Johny Peers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nistor Alupulesei in the 48th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Benedicto Santikurtz saved Fulgerul Braila from getting behind. Disappointed in the 2-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nistor Alupulesei to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Fulgerul Braila's goal looked a bit too open when Nistor Alupulesei came free, but Benedicto Santikurtz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Benedicto Santikurtz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eliodor Ştirbu in the 56th minute. Johny Peers stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eusebiu Barbă's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Benedicto Santikurtz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mircea Scripcaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. 63 minutes into the match, Pufesti FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ivar Olsson came free, but Johny Peers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eusebiu Barbă in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Johny Peers prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mircea Scripcaru in the 71st minute of play forced Fulgerul Braila's goalkeeper Benedicto Santikurtz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 80 minutes into the match, Fulgerul Braila's goal looked a bit too open when Mircea Scripcaru came free, but Benedicto Santikurtz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Pufesti FC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Eliodor Ştirbu hit a great ball. In the 82nd match minute, Pufesti FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliodor Ştirbu to maneuver through the defense. Benedicto Santikurtz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eliodor Ştirbu in the 84th minute. In the 91st match minute, Fulgerul Braila was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Liviu Avram to maneuver through the defense. 96 minutes into the match, Eusebiu Barbă notched a goal, 3-3, to the right of Pufesti FC's Johny Peers. Johny Peers was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.