National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) After 5 minutes Slovakia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Petre Orescu who took care of the corner kick. Ionel Paraschiv might have been able to make a better finish in the 14th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Stanislav Višňovský. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ionel Paraschiv ran back to his position shaking his head. Stanislav Višňovský made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Ionel Paraschiv sent off a good shot on target. When Emil Malina came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Slovakia 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 Emil Malina couldn't finish the play. Iosif Luncaniță took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Malina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ionel Paraschiv got free with Stanislav Višňovský in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Stanislav Višňovský showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudiu Izbașa in the 27th minute of the match. In the 29th minute Lukáš Dubák shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iosif Luncaniță saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Slovakia were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Romania's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Róbert Leheň took the corner. The audience was convinced that Claudiu Izbașa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Stanislav Višňovský was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ionel Paraschiv got free with Stanislav Višňovský in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Claudiu Izbașa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Romania's supporters rose to their feet, but Claudiu Izbașa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stanislav Višňovský breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 40 played minutes Romania got a freekick which was hit by Lucrețiu Bucuță. Iosif Luncaniță took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lukáš Dubák, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Claudiu Izbașa was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Róbert Leheň came free, but Iosif Luncaniță reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iosif Luncaniță took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Róbert Leheň, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Róbert Leheň fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iosif Luncaniță having to interfere. Romania's Ştefan Suşu was substituted for Ionel Paraschiv. Romania's Augustin Aanuţei was substituted for Mugur Zglobiu. Iosif Luncaniță made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Emil Malina sent off a good shot on target. Romania's Iosif Luncaniță proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Romania from getting a goal against them. 62 minutes into the match, Slovakia's goal looked a bit too open when Claudiu Izbașa came free, but Stanislav Višňovský reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Claudiu Izbașa in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stanislav Višňovský prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Claudiu Izbașa's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Stanislav Višňovský was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. After 64 minutes, Claudiu Izbașa made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Slovakia's Stanislav Višňovský tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Iosif Luncaniță made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lukáš Dubák in the 67th minute of play. Stanislav Višňovský took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ştefan Suşu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stanislav Višňovský took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Leluțiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ştefan Suşu scored 2-0 in the 73rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Stanislav Višňovský, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Slovakia made a substitution. Úranus Supiks-Pupiks replaced Emil Malina. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ştefan Suşu in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stanislav Višňovský saved Slovakia from getting behind. The supporters of Slovakia booed when Romania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emilian Ştefănică didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute Lukáš Dubák shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iosif Luncaniță saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 81st minute Claudiu Izbașa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stanislav Višňovský saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stanislav Višňovský took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudiu Izbașa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romania's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Petre Orescu in the 86th minute. When Romania's Ştefan Suşu in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Slovakia's goalie prevented a goal. In the 90thth minute of the game Ştefan Suşu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Slovakia's Stanislav Višňovský was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Slovakia's zone, Ştefan Suşu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Stanislav Višňovský came out of the goal and Ştefan Suşu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 93 minutes into the match, Slovakia's goal looked a bit too open when Ştefan Suşu came free, but Stanislav Višňovský reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Romania's Iosif Luncaniță got control of the ball when Úranus Supiks-Pupiks tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Romania had won after a very even match.