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Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Nelson Mendoza started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience thought a goal was coming when Richard Dzuba got free with Costică Petran in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience was convinced that Richard Dzuba's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Costică Petran was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. Michal Praženica stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nelson Mendoza's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. Michal Praženica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Hodorog in the 22nd minute of play. The supporters of UFC STEAUA booed when FC DAC 1904 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bohdan Tilinger didn't get a good kick on the ball. Michal Praženica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nelson Mendoza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Richard Dzuba's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Costică Petran was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nelson Mendoza in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michal Praženica prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The crowd rose to their feet as Richard Dzuba kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Costică Petran. That made the score 1-0 in the 33 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Albert Hodorog managed to get in a good position for a shot. UFC STEAUA's supporters rose to their feet, but Albert Hodorog was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Michal Praženica breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Michal Praženica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nelson Mendoza in the 41st minute of play. UFC STEAUA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Nelson Mendoza in the 42nd minute. A nice corner shot did that Nelson Mendoza got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Michal Praženica quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Bohdan Tilinger hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Michal Praženica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nelson Mendoza in the 45th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nelson Mendoza in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michal Praženica prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When UFC STEAUA's Nelson Mendoza in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC DAC 1904's goalie prevented a goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Richard Dzuba to make the kick off. In the 51stth minute of the game Nelson Mendoza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC DAC 1904's Michal Praženica was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Michal Praženica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Hodorog in the 53rd minute of play. Michal Praženica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelson Mendoza in the 54th minute of the match. A hard shot 56 in the game by Nelson Mendoza from a close distance when the talented Michal Praženica managed to make a qualified save. FC DAC 1904's players were relieved. In the 58th minute of the match UFC STEAUA got a corner. FC DAC 1904's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nelson Mendoza ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 62nd minute Albert Hodorog shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michal Praženica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Michal Praženica stood somewhat misplaced when Nelson Mendoza came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 63 minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Michal Mičian during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 66th match minute, FC DAC 1904 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michal Mičian to maneuver through the defense. Michal Praženica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nistor Fenici, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Nelson Mendoza in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Michal Praženica, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 71 minutes, Nelson Mendoza made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC DAC 1904's Michal Praženica tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Costică Petran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Dzuba in the 73rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Richard Dzuba in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Costică Petran prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 76th minute, Richard Dzuba left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC DAC 1904 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Nelson Mendoza struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Michal Praženica didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for UFC STEAUA. Enaut Ziguenza hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. In the 83rd minute Michal Mičian shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costică Petran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 84th minute, Nelson Mendoza reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Michal Praženica. The goal made the score 2-3. Michal Praženica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nelson Mendoza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nelson Mendoza who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 90thth minute tested the skills of Michal Praženica when he managed to save the team from getting behind. FC DAC 1904's Michal Praženica proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save FC DAC 1904 from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nelson Mendoza got free with Michal Praženica in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 95 minutes into the game, Ivan Jurecký was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC DAC 1904's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave UFC STEAUA the free kick. The supporters of UFC STEAUA booed when FC DAC 1904 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Jurecký didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nelson Mendoza got free with Michal Praženica in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. UFC STEAUA walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.