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Pafrusesti
Spectators: 6695 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 0) Hamba CSM's Manole Udurbac started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 4 minutes into the match, Pafrusesti's goal looked a bit too open when Manole Udurbac came free, but Vasile Gherguț reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Anton Haidău had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 15 minutes into the match, Hamba CSM's goalkeeper Aurel Finteșteanu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Radu Crețu. Pafrusesti's Vasile Gherguț played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manole Udurbac in the 17th minute of play. In the 19thth minute of the game Costică Panțuru who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pafrusesti's Vasile Gherguț was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Manole Udurbac had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Costică Panțuru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Vasile Gherguț tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Costică Panțuru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Costică Panțuru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Manole Udurbac struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Vasile Gherguț didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hamba CSM. Aurel Finteșteanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anton Haidău in the 41st minute of play. Pavel Nica hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Hamba CSM's Iordache Codrescu suffered a sore thigh after 45 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 47th match minute, Pafrusesti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rareș Pătrășcanu to maneuver through the defense. After 47 played minutes, Hamba CSM's Dan Stănciulaş shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Vasile Gherguț came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Hamba CSM reached it. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 52nd minute Anton Haidău shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurel Finteșteanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Costică Panțuru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Vasile Gherguț made a huge save. Costică Panțuru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasile Gherguț having to interfere. Pafrusesti's Vasile Gherguț played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horia Tomozei in the 61st minute of play. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pafrusesti's goalkeeper Vasile Gherguț, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 66 minutes, Manole Udurbac managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hamba CSM's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manole Udurbac was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pafrusesti's Rareș Pătrășcanu got his second yellow card of the match in the 68th minute. The referee ordered Rareș Pătrășcanu off the ground. A collision led to Pafrusesti getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Rareș Pătrășcanu hit a great ball. Costică Panțuru in the 70thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Vasile Gherguț, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Vasile Gherguț stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Horia Tomozei's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Costică Panțuru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Vasile Gherguț made a huge save. Vasile Gherguț didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 74th minute, which inside left pole to 0-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Costică Panțuru managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hamba CSM's supporters rose to their feet, but Costică Panțuru was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vasile Gherguț breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Costică Panțuru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasile Gherguț having to interfere. Manole Udurbac fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasile Gherguț having to interfere. With his leg Vasile Gherguț managed to avoid a goal in the 87thth minute, when Hamba CSM's Manole Udurbac fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 92 played minutes Pafrusesti got a freekick which was hit by Niculae Lupescu. Hamba CSM played a much better game than Pafrusesti and deserved their victory. The Pafrusesti players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.