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Ludovic Molnár Arena
Spectators: 9194 (Terracing: 6897, Seating: 2114, VIP seats: 183) Erwin Bush started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, Johnathan Marois 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. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Leader FC's goalkeeper Alim Doğangün, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dewey Poe hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 8th minute, Mitchell Baker hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9th minute, Clark Lamontagne 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Royal Pain in the 14th minute of play forced FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's goalkeeper Arden Ryder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Royal Pain notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's Arden Ryder. Arden Ryder was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 17 minutes into the match, Leader FC's Johnathan Marois sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arden Ryder narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 21 minutes into the match, Leader FC's goalkeeper Alim Doğangün had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Trinidad Nash. 23 minutes into the match, Edgardo Crook notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's Arden Ryder. Arden Ryder was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Arden Ryder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Royal Pain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Royal Pain sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Erwin Bush sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 35th minute, Dana Winston hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Johnathan Marois came up free with the goalie in the 36th minute, the Leader FC 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 Johnathan Marois couldn't finish the play. 37 minutes into the match, FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's goal looked a bit too open when Johnathan Marois came free, but Arden Ryder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arden Ryder showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Johnathan Marois in the 39th minute of the match. After 40 minutes, Clark Lamontagne mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 and the Leader FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 40th match minute, FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clark Lamontagne to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's goalkeeper Arden Ryder, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 booed when Leader FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Johnathan Marois didn't get a good kick on the ball. Trent Lamare struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Arden Ryder didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leader FC. Alim Doğangün showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clark Lamontagne, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Royal Pain to strike the kick off in the second half. When FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's Erwin Bush in 52 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Alim Doğangün guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's Arden Ryder proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 from getting a goal against them. Erwin Bush fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alim Doğangün having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sébastien Hodges in the 61st minute of play forced Leader FC's goalkeeper Alim Doğangün to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 booed when Leader FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Buchanan didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Trinidad Nash hit a great ball. Leader FC's Terrence Arthur was substituted for Royal Pain. Alim Doğangün took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erwin Bush, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alim Doğangün made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 谢皓亮 in the 76th minute of play. In the 84th minute, Erwin Bush left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by 谢皓亮 during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, FCUniversitatea Cluj 1919's 谢皓亮 got a free kick in the 91st minute. Arden Ryder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Johnathan Marois, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Johnathan Marois recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Leader FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.