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Hope stadium
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5744, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bordat Aries got the match started through his kick off. The audience was convinced that Ioan Ploieșteanu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cosmin Astafei was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. In the 4th minute, Emiliano Picca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mihăiţă Iriza in the 6th minute of play forced Brisca Sarasau -MM-'s goalkeeper Cosmin Astafei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th minute Bordat Aries shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cosmin Astafei saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 14th minute, Hope AFC's Mihăiţă Iriza ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Cosmin Astafei. Cosmin Astafei yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Dorel Şerban kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. In the 25th minute of the match Eric Dănciulescu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but 杨俊翀 skillfully saved the ball. Bordat Aries spun around in front of the goal 34 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Brisca Sarasau -MM-'s goal. Bordat Aries sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Aristide Vâtcă charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aristide Vâtcă the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 38 played minutes Brisca Sarasau -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Aristide Vâtcă. Cosmin Astafei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Brănescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. When Hope AFC's Manole Brănescu in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Brisca Sarasau -MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manole Brănescu in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cosmin Astafei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 41stth minute of the game Manole Brănescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Brisca Sarasau -MM-'s Cosmin Astafei was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 42 minutes Brisca Sarasau -MM-'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Radu Geangu who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Radu Geangu got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Cosmin Astafei quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Hope AFC's 杨俊翀 played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentin Mineață in the 46th minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Hope AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Mineață came free, but 杨俊翀 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Valentin Mineață was the one to do the kick off. The audience was convinced that Gaspar Esdras's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cosmin Astafei was relentless in the 54th minute of the game. After 58 played minutes Brisca Sarasau -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Aristide Vâtcă. In the 59th minute of the match Codrin Ieremia sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cosmin Astafei skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, Hope AFC's Ioan Ploieșteanu got a free kick in the 60th minute. With a little luck, Hope AFC's 杨俊翀 got control of the ball when Valentin Mineață tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cosmin Astafei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ioan Ploieșteanu in the 63rd minute of play. After 63 played minutes Brisca Sarasau -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Eric Dănciulescu. A collision led to Brisca Sarasau -MM- getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Eric Dănciulescu hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emil Strugure in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cosmin Astafei saved Brisca Sarasau -MM- from getting behind. In the 69th minute of the match Emiliano Picca shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cosmin Astafei showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Cosmin Astafei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ioan Ploieșteanu in the 70th minute of play. With a little luck, Hope AFC's 杨俊翀 got control of the ball when Ionel Gafița tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cosmin Astafei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ioan Ploieșteanu in the 73rd minute of play. Manole Bogza was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 74th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emil Strugure in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cosmin Astafei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After taking down the ball on Hope AFC's corner Manole Bogza fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Cosmin Astafei quite easily take care of the ball. The Hope AFC fans' excitement grew in the 81st match minute when Hope AFC's Emil Strugure 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 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After some careless play in the Brisca Sarasau -MM- defense, Emil Strugure kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cosmin Astafei. The Brisca Sarasau -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cosmin Astafei should have stopped the shot. In the 87th match minute, Hope AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Avram Lucan to maneuver through the defense. In the 88th minute of the match Jonny Doro sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but 杨俊翀 skillfully saved the ball. Cosmin Astafei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mihăiţă Iriza in the 90th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the match, Brisca Sarasau -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Mihăiţă Iriza came free, but Cosmin Astafei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Brisca Sarasau -MM- defense, Mihăiţă Iriza kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cosmin Astafei. The Brisca Sarasau -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cosmin Astafei should have stopped the shot. When the referee ended the match the Hope AFC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.