League

GHENCEA
Spectators: 7587 (Terracing: 5807, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 0) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Horia Ionaș in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ionel Barbălată saved Rifov SC from getting behind. In the 6thth minute of the game Toader Ipătescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rifov SC's Ionel Barbălată was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Iosif Mitus short, quick shot in the 8thth minute got Ionel Barbălată to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 11 minutes into the game, Horia Ionaș recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ionel Barbălată. Horia Ionaș showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Ionel Barbălată made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horia Ionaș in the 16th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Iosif Mitu got free with Ionel Barbălată in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 22nd minute, Sergiu Drăgoi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manole Mocanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Cămărășan, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Iosif Mitus short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Ionel Barbălată to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Horia Ionaș scored 2-0 in the 31st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ionel Barbălată, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 34th match minute, Rifov SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cătălin Ispas to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the match, Rifov SC's goal looked a bit too open when Horia Ionaș came free, but Ionel Barbălată reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Rifov SC's Fabian Ţiţeica got a free kick in the 36th minute. With a little luck, Rifov SC's Ionel Barbălată got control of the ball when Iosif Mitu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Iordache Arnăutus short, quick shot in the 38thth minute got Ionel Barbălată to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ionel Barbălată made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Iosif Mitu sent off a good shot on target. Ionel Barbălată showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Toader Ipătescu in the 44th minute of the match. With his leg Ionel Barbălată managed to avoid a goal in the 46thth minute, when Steaua București's Iosif Mitu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 47 minutes into the match, Horia Ionaș dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ionel Barbălată, 3-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

Cazimir Stroiescu hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. In the 67th minute Steaua București were awarded a corner. Toader Ipătescu went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Steaua București's corner Toader Ipătescu fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ionel Barbălată quite easily take care of the ball. If Martin Cămărășan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to Steaua București getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Iordache Arnăutu hit a great ball. The supporters of Steaua București booed when Rifov SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Ţiţeica didn't get a good kick on the ball. Steaua București's Iosif Mitu got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ionel Barbălată showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Arnăutu, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. 77 minutes into the match, Rifov SC's goal looked a bit too open when Iosif Mitu came free, but Ionel Barbălată reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Steaua București booed when Rifov SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Ţiţeica didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Horia Ionaș had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Iosif Mitu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Toader Ipătescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ionel Barbălată having to interfere. 86 minutes into the match, Rifov SC's goal looked a bit too open when Iordache Arnăutu came free, but Ionel Barbălată reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Steaua București's Iordache Arnăutu in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rifov SC's goalie prevented a goal. Ionel Barbălată showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iosif Mitu in the 91st minute of the match. If Horia Ionaș had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Iosif Mitu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the referee ended the match the Steaua București players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.