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Sir Steaua
Spectators: 8026 (Terracing: 6021, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 159) Red Dogs's José Maria Almiron started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 8th minute Nistor Popilean shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexander Rossi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nistor Popilean fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alexander Rossi having to interfere. Alexander Rossi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nistor Popilean, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pompiliu Pociu got free with Alexander Rossi in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 18th match minute, Sir Alexandria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sanford Glenn to maneuver through the defense. 23 minutes into the game, Red Dogs's José Maria Almiron nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bogdan Şimandan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pompiliu Pociu got free with Alexander Rossi in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 39 minutes into the game, Eric Alexa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sir Alexandria's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Red Dogs the free kick. After a rather tough play, Sir Alexandria's Eric Alexa got a free kick in the 39th minute. Sir Alexandria's Eric Alexa got his second yellow card of the match in the 45th minute. The referee ordered Eric Alexa off the ground. In the 45th match minute, Sir Alexandria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eric Alexa to maneuver through the defense. 46 minutes into the match, Sir Alexandria's goal looked a bit too open when José Maria Almiron came free, but Bogdan Şimandan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 48 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sir Alexandria's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Olimpiu Buricea was slow to take the kick. During this time Red Dogs's players had a chance to rest. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pompiliu Pociu was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Red Dogs booed when Sir Alexandria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tzeko Dyulgerski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bogdan Şimandan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Maria Almiron in the 57th minute of the match. Bogdan Şimandan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Maria Almiron in the 62nd minute of play. Bogdan Şimandan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Maria Almiron, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 71st minute of the match Red Dogs got a corner. Sir Alexandria's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Olimpiu Buricea ran over to the corner to take the kick. Domenico Serafini hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Maria Almiron in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bogdan Şimandan saved Sir Alexandria from getting behind. Pompiliu Pociu struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Alexander Rossi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sir Alexandria. In the 78th minute, Sanford Glenn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 81st minute Pompiliu Pociu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexander Rossi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. José Maria Almiron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pompiliu Pociu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the match, Sir Alexandria's goal looked a bit too open when José Maria Almiron came free, but Bogdan Şimandan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. José Maria Almiron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Red Dogs's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.