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Rachitisu
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Costel Tutunaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mădălin Petre, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 10th match minute, Taur AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eduard Ilinca to maneuver through the defense. In the 13th minute, Sergiu Dășanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Văcărescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Roman in the 18th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the game, Petru Hobjilă was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ss lazio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Taur AFC the free kick. The supporters of Taur AFC booed when ss lazio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petru Hobjilă didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Taur AFC's Ján Holiga in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ss lazio's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Maxim Niculiță during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to ss lazio getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Maxim Niculiță hit a great ball. Costel Isaicu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Văcărescu having to interfere. A collision led to ss lazio getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Anton Baldu hit a great ball. After 46 played minutes Mădălin Petre rounded Taur AFC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ján Holiga stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Martin Văcărescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ján Holiga's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. With his leg Martin Văcărescu managed to avoid a goal in the 56thth minute, when Taur AFC's Ján Holiga fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Martin Văcărescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ján Holiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 59 minutes into the match, Taur AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Valer Vâlceanu came free, but Costel Tutunaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Taur AFC's Costel Tutunaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valer Vâlceanu in the 61st minute of play. Ján Holiga got a fine position in front of goal ttaking advantage of the opportunity to rumble in 1-1 in the right cross in the 63rd match minute before Martin Văcărescu had time to react. After a rather tough play, ss lazio's Sergiu Dășanu got a free kick in the 66th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ján Holiga in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Văcărescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ján Holiga in the 72ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Martin Văcărescu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 73rd minute, Ján Holiga made a precise shot to the right of Martin Văcărescu. ss lazio's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Costel Isaicu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ján Holiga struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Martin Văcărescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Taur AFC. 88 minutes into the match, ss lazio's goal looked a bit too open when Petruț Cerchez came free, but Martin Văcărescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Martin Văcărescu came out of the goal in the 89th minute to try and stop a shot by Taur AFC's Ioan Urdeş. But to his dismay, Ioan Urdeş quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. After a defensive mix-up in ss lazio's zone, Cristian Roman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martin Văcărescu came out of the goal and Cristian Roman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Taur AFC'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.