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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Toader Cămărășan made the kick off and thus started the match. When Laurențiu Anghelescu came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the AFC Wimbledon fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Laurențiu Anghelescu couldn't finish the play. Cristinel Herescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toader Cămărășan in the 5th minute of play. In the 7th match minute, AFC Wimbledon was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Costel Cismarescu to maneuver through the defense. In the 11th minute of the match FC. Sălăjeni 1997 got a corner. AFC Wimbledon's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Damian Sădeanu ran over to the corner to take the kick. FC. Sălăjeni 1997's Damian Sădeanu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but George Bălășoiu in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 15 minutes into the game, Iurie Fulga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC Wimbledon's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC. Sălăjeni 1997 the free kick. Iurie Fulga kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Alexandru Sima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. George Bălășoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sever Acatincăi in the 19th minute of the match. George Bălășoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sever Acatincăi in the 21st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandru Sima in the 22nd minute of play forced AFC Wimbledon's goalkeeper George Bălășoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute of the match, Toader Cămărășan tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Cristinel Herescu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 25th minute, Radu Firoiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristinel Herescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Toader Cămărășan in the 27th minute of the match. Laurențiu Anghelescu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Toader Cămărășan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Cristinel Herescu came out and tried to block the shot, but Toader Cămărășan slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 36th minute. Cristinel Herescu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Toader Cămărășan showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 43 minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Alexandru Sima to make the kick off. After 55 played minutes FC. Sălăjeni 1997 got a freekick which was hit by Damian Sădeanu. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Laurențiu Anghelescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC Wimbledon's supporters rose to their feet, but Laurențiu Anghelescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristinel Herescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Toader Cămărășan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Laurențiu Anghelescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristinel Herescu having to interfere. The referee felt a red card was in order, 66 minutes into the game, when Mihnea Dragalina put in a rough tackle. In the 65th minute, one of AFC Wimbledon:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for AFC Wimbledon. The referee gave FC. Sălăjeni 1997 a penalty, 68 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Damian Sădeanu, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of AFC Wimbledon's George Bălășoiu. 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iurie Fulga in the 72nd minute of play forced FC. Sălăjeni 1997's goalkeeper Cristinel Herescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Laurențiu Anghelescu in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristinel Herescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ştefan Conta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without George Bălășoiu having to interfere. The supporters of AFC Wimbledon booed when FC. Sălăjeni 1997 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radu Firoiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristinel Herescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Laurențiu Anghelescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Cristinel Herescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Laurențiu Anghelescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Sever Acatincăi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. George Bălășoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alexandru Sima received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. George Bălășoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iurie Fulga hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. FC. Sălăjeni 1997's Alexandru Sima got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 95th minute, Laurențiu Anghelescu 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. There was no doubt that AFC Wimbledon were the better team. AFC Wimbledon's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.