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Sir Steaua
Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6001, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) Nistor Popilean started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Nistor Popilean blasted a shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hunor Csapó having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Augusto Benitez in the 9th minute of play forced Sir Alexandria's goalkeeper Bogdan Şimandan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nistor Popilean's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hunor Csapó read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Pompiliu Pociu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Hunor Csapó tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Buffalo Timişoara's Ignacy Cerocki got a free kick in the 15th minute. In the 16th minute, Nistor Popilean 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. The Buffalo Timişoara fans' excitement grew in the 21st match minute when Buffalo Timişoara's Franky Ooms 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Augusto Benitez kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th match minute, Buffalo Timişoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ignacy Cerocki to maneuver through the defense. Buffalo Timişoara's Hunor Csapó played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eric Alexa in the 30th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Franky Ooms in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bogdan Şimandan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Domenico Serafini kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. After 56 minutes of play, Sir Alexandria's Pompiliu Pociu made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hunor Csapó was left in no man's land by his defense there! After having played for 58 minutes, Augusto Benitez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Buffalo Timişoara's supporters crossed their fingers, but Augusto Benitez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tzonyo Viyachki kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Sir Alexandria's Rüknettin Toktahan was substituted for Călin Lemnaru. Tzonyo Viyachki kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Franky Ooms sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Buffalo Timişoara made a substitution. Călin Borogeanu replaced Ignacy Cerocki. Buffalo Timişoara's Adrian Zbora was substituted for Valentin Voicu. The supporters of Buffalo Timişoara booed when Sir Alexandria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sanford Glenn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Franky Ooms in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bogdan Şimandan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nistor Popilean kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Bogdan Şimandan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franky Ooms in the 77th minute of play. When Buffalo Timişoara's Augusto Benitez in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sir Alexandria's goalie prevented a goal. Bogdan Şimandan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Augusto Benitez in the 90th minute. Bogdan Şimandan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Franky Ooms in the 95th minute. The Buffalo Timişoara supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Buffalo Timişoara would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.