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Motaenii
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sebastian Hârciog kicked off to start the match. After having played for 3 minutes, Sebastian Hârciog managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Huta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastian Hârciog was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Motaenii's Octav Dijmărescu got a free kick in the 4th minute. When Octav Dijmărescu fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Motaenii's protests and gave Octav Dijmărescu a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Motaenii getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Octav Dijmărescu hit a great ball. Sebastian Hârciog received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Rafael Márquez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 12th match minute, Huta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laurențiu Istrăteanu to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Motaenii's Denis Burca threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ferdinand Barbosu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 23 minutes into the game, Calistrat Jianu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Huta's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Motaenii the free kick. 23 minutes into the game, one of Huta:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Denis Burca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinand Barbosu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Motaenii's Ferdinand Barbosu got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Laurențiu Istrăteanu charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Laurențiu Istrăteanu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Laurențiu Istrăteanu hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Laurențiu Zdroană's late challenge caught a Huta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Laurențiu Zdroană helped the player get up and apologised. Laurențiu Zdroană hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. After 40 played minutes Motaenii got a freekick which was hit by Nicolae Levința. In the 42nd minute, Laurențiu Istrăteanu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Huta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Gigi Cristoiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Horia Zamfir hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. 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 2-1.

The wind increased when Ferdinand Barbosu made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Huta's zone, Laurențiu Zdroană stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Denis Burca came out of the goal and Laurențiu Zdroană tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Laurențiu Zdroană fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Denis Burca having to interfere. Motaenii's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Denis Corcoveanu in the 64th minute. Gigi Cristoiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Huta's goalkeeper Denis Burca, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sebastian Hârciog struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Rafael Márquez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Huta. Sebastian Hârciog sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 87th minute of the match Laurențiu Istrăteanu completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Laurențiu Istrăteanu a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Motaenii booed when Huta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laurențiu Istrăteanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Gigi Cristoiu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Huta's supporters rose to their feet, but Gigi Cristoiu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafael Márquez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Motaenii's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.