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Leontin Enescu
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) Manole Ghiciușca started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 6 minutes into the game, Manole Ghiciușca cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Alex Blănaru was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Niculae Ghișe struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Alex Blănaru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Argo. Paul Spineanu struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Alex Blănaru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Argo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manole Ghiciușca in the 15th minute of play forced F.C. Ripensia Timişoara's goalkeeper Alex Blănaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Argo's Basarab Matei proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Argo from getting a goal against them. Basarab Matei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorin Enoiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Argo's Basarab Matei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantin Mîțu in the 20th minute of play. Tiberiu Slicaru kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Alex Blănaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Ghiciușca, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Alex Blănaru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niculae Ghișe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alex Blănaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Ghiciușca, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 39 minutes into the match, F.C. Ripensia Timişoara's goal looked a bit too open when Niculae Ghișe came free, but Alex Blănaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 40 minutes, Iordache Brănescu put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Alex Blănaru. Argo's Eric Foltea suffered a concussion after 48 minutes and had to leave the field. 48 minutes into the game, Iustin Chevereșan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. F.C. Ripensia Timişoara's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Argo the free kick. Iustin Chevereșan kicked well hit freekick during the 49th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paul Spineanu in the 51st minute of play forced F.C. Ripensia Timişoara's goalkeeper Alex Blănaru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Constantin Mîțu made a kick off. Niculae Ghișe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alex Blănaru having to interfere. Iordache Brănescu struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Alex Blănaru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Argo. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. Ripensia Timişoara's zone, Niculae Ghișe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alex Blănaru came out of the goal and Niculae Ghișe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 69 minutes, Manole Ghiciușca made it 0-4 with a short kick to the right side. F.C. Ripensia Timişoara's Alex Blănaru tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Argo's Tiberiu Slicaru got a free kick in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Constantin Mîțu in the 74th minute of play forced Argo's goalkeeper Basarab Matei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iordache Brănescu hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Iordache Brănescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alex Blănaru having to interfere. Niculae Ghișe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manole Ghiciușca fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alex Blănaru having to interfere. Alex Blănaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Brănescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernest Arnăuțescu in the 97th minute of play forced Argo's goalkeeper Basarab Matei to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. During the 98th minute of the match Iustin Chevereșan completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Iustin Chevereșan a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to F.C. Ripensia Timişoara getting a freekick after 99 minutes play. Iustin Chevereșan hit a great ball. Argo's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.