MotorSport 0 - 0 FCIB (380912327)

The crowd of 13925 turning up at MotorSport Arena today were greeted with some nasty showers of rain. Oscar Maillet was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Hans Grevinga and Gordon Polverigiani. A 5-3-2 alignment was the formation of choice for MotorSport. Starters: Belei - Billert, Lakatos, Hafele, Bruyninckx, Arangua - Fiandino, Druzhkov, Budai - Hielckert, Cordoş.

FCIB had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players took the field: Jacob - Ene, Dazzi, Gaspar - Drăghici, Paulay, Sebe, Pantea, Doboş - Vranău, Mihăieş.

After 21 minutes MotorSport's P. Hafele limped slightly after a late challenge, but he was able to continue. P. Cordoş slipped and slithered in the wet grass. His usual rapid runs were nowhere to be seen today. FCIB mounted an inspired counterattack down the right wing after 35 minutes, but C. Mihăieş was unable to convert from short range. Halftime score was 0 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to MotorSport, who controlled the ball 62 percent of the time.

M. Gaspar was uncomfortable with the soggy pitch as he couldn't move the ball around with his usual grace. After 72 minutes MotorSport tried to exploit their counterattacking skills, unfortunately, I. Druzhkov's shot sailed wide after his break down the right. FCIB had to manage with a reduced squad after 79 minutes, as M. Dazzi got sent off for a needless foul away from the game's action. MotorSport claimed to have seen most of the ball, and the statistics agreed with them - possession being 66 percent.

A. Arangua performed admirably for MotorSport. However, L. Billert made a disastrous appearance. FCIB's top performer was clearly Z. Vranău. B. Drăghici on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 0 - 0.