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Etihad Stadium
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Valeriu Anastasiu made the kick off and thus started the match. After 8 played minutes RapidBarcelona got a freekick which was hit by Mugurel Izvoranu. Francisc Horațiu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 9th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Narcis Lucan. RapidBarcelona's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Manchester City's goal looked a bit too open when Eugen Săndoi came free, but Manole Șeitan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th match minute, Manchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anton Mihăescu to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to RapidBarcelona getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Ivan Mumuleanu hit a great ball. RapidBarcelona's Narcis Lucan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valeriu Anastasiu in the 14th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eugen Săndoi during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, RapidBarcelona's Eugen Săndoi got a free kick in the 15th minute. Narcis Lucan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valeriu Anastasiu in the 16th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Olimpiu Remus in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manole Șeitan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Sergiu Stănoiu managed to get in a good position for a shot. RapidBarcelona's supporters rose to their feet, but Sergiu Stănoiu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manole Șeitan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Moise Rioşanu in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Narcis Lucan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manole Șeitan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olimpiu Remus, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Romeo Şumălan got free with Narcis Lucan in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Narcis Lucan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valeriu Anastasiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. RapidBarcelona were furious when Răzvan Moțoc was red carded, 39 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 38 minutes into the game, one of RapidBarcelona:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After 46 played minutes Manchester City got a freekick which was hit by Lamine Yamal. The supporters of Manchester City booed when RapidBarcelona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olimpiu Remus didn't get a good kick on the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

When Romeo Şumălan fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manchester City's protests and gave Romeo Şumălan a yellow card for diving instead. Romeo Şumălan kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Manole Șeitan made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Olimpiu Remus sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice moves Olimpiu Remus could shoot a difficult shot in the 53rd minute, which Manole Șeitan however easily saved by the left post. Narcis Lucan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romeo Şumălan in the 56th minute of play. RapidBarcelona's Narcis Lucan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valeriu Anastasiu in the 61st minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, RapidBarcelona's goal looked a bit too open when Valeriu Anastasiu came free, but Narcis Lucan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 64th minute, Manchester City's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Olimpiu Remus fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. If Olimpiu Remus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eugen Săndoi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Manole Șeitan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anton Terzian during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, RapidBarcelona's Anton Terzian got a free kick in the 75th minute. Lamine Yamal hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. In the 97th minute, Olimpiu Remus 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. Manchester City's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.