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Policub Arena
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Aurel Ilieș kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute, Mihnea Bojin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Iurie Drăgănoiu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Tudor Macovei made a huge save. The attack was good, but when Octavian Balcan in the 7th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. In the 8th match minute, FC Policub Ghiroda was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Radu Andronache to maneuver through the defense. When Basarab Iorga fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Policub Ghiroda's protests and gave Basarab Iorga a yellow card for diving instead. Basarab Iorga hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Aurel Ilieș sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 17thth minute of the game Aurel Ilieș who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Policub Ghiroda's Emil Ipate was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Iurie Drăgănoiu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tudor Macovei having to interfere. When the match clock showed 28 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Octavian Balcan sped through FC Policub Ghiroda's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Emil Ipate. Octavian Balcan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emil Ipate having to interfere. In the 34th match minute, FC Policub Ghiroda was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Codrin Pâslaru to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Aurel Ilieș managed to get in a good position for a shot. RAPID's supporters rose to their feet, but Aurel Ilieș was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emil Ipate breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Policub Ghiroda's Emil Ipate played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octavian Balcan in the 37th minute of play. Octavian Balcan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Aurel Ilieș managed to get in a good position for a shot. RAPID's supporters rose to their feet, but Aurel Ilieș was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emil Ipate breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aurel Ilieș struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Emil Ipate didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RAPID. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eusebiu Cozmâncă made a kick off. In the 51st minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Policub Ghiroda's goalkeeper Emil Ipate, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 53 played minutes RAPID got a freekick which was hit by Mihnea Bojin. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Iurie Drăgănoiu managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Policub Ghiroda's supporters rose to their feet, but Iurie Drăgănoiu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tudor Macovei breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Octavian Balcan 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. Octavian Balcan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Emil Ipate made a huge save. The supporters of FC Policub Ghiroda booed when RAPID was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marius Giosu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 66 minutes, Eduard Guguianu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Policub Ghiroda and the RAPID players grew even worse after the yellow card. Octavian Balcan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emil Ipate having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Octavian Balcan got free with Emil Ipate in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 81 in the game by Octavian Balcan from a close distance when the talented Emil Ipate managed to make a qualified save. FC Policub Ghiroda's players were relieved. Tudor Macovei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebiu Cozmâncă, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Octavian Balcan in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Emil Ipate, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 89 minutes into the match, Marius Giosu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Emil Ipate, 0-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Octavian Balcan got free with Emil Ipate in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. RAPID's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.