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Spectators: 7433 (Terracing: 5682, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 10) Maxim Toader started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Ionel Rădoi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ştefan Bălăiță, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Maxim Toader sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 15 minutes into the match, VfB Stuttgart's goal looked a bit too open when Radu Bociort came free, but Paul Ciurea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, VfB Stuttgart's goal looked a bit too open when Maxim Toader came free, but Paul Ciurea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paul Ciurea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radu Bociort, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. VfB Stuttgart's Florin Jianu got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Florin Jianu in the 25thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ionel Rădoi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When the match clock showed 28 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Radu Bociort sped through VfB Stuttgart's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Paul Ciurea. Radu Bociort struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Paul Ciurea didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FK MERCEDES. When VfB Stuttgart's Ştefan Bălăiță in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FK MERCEDES's goalie prevented a goal. Maxim Toader sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Anton Stoica charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anton Stoica the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 37 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for VfB Stuttgart! The referee gave FK MERCEDES a penalty, 39 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Iustinian Oprea, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of VfB Stuttgart's Paul Ciurea. 0-3. Paul Ciurea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maxim Toader, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. David Plopeanu's late challenge caught a FK MERCEDES's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. David Plopeanu helped the player get up and apologised. In the 46th minute, David Plopeanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half FK MERCEDES were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ştefan Bălăiță was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Liviu Enciu got free with Paul Ciurea in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to VfB Stuttgart getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Eliodor Poplăcan hit a great ball. Toader Arsenescu charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Toader Arsenescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After having played for 67 minutes, Radu Bociort managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FK MERCEDES's supporters crossed their fingers, but Radu Bociort was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paul Ciurea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maxim Toader in the 80th minute of play. In the 83rd minute Maxim Toader shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Ciurea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute, Maxim Toader 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. FK MERCEDES's Robert Astafiei got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Paul Ciurea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maxim Toader, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Radu Bociort managed to get in a good position for a shot. FK MERCEDES's supporters rose to their feet, but Radu Bociort was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paul Ciurea breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Florin Jianu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Ionel Rădoi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 95 played minutes FK MERCEDES got a freekick which was hit by Liviu Enciu. FK MERCEDES played a much better game than VfB Stuttgart and deserved their victory. The VfB Stuttgart players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.