FC Craiova left the Cup after they had been annulled a valid goal, and then they didn’t manage to defeat Peskovici although they had played for 60 minutes with one player extra
The supporters were prepared: "I come from Băileşti, to support Ştiinţa ("Science" – FC Craiova)!".
Neagoe’s students were ready: "This is the match of the year!". Mandorlini şi-a calibrat echipa: "Craiova won’t frighten us".
But the referees had been taken by surprise! Only this way can be explained why the hosts didn’t have 1-0 on the scoreboard since the 10th minute, although Craiova had attacked, and Florin Costea had scored. CFR Cluj saw that nothing can happen to them and they got their courage up: at the first action at the goalpost of the guests, Dubarbier defeated Lung jr., 0-1 (24).
The 30th minute came. The referees have chocked the match once again, and CFR remained in ten players. Their own half was instantly transformed in a target field. The players from Craiova took them by storm, but they had left their precision in the locker-rooms. Florin Costea made an incredible blank shot from 4 meters (38), Dina chose to shot towards Peskovici although he was in front of the goalpost (49), while Vali Badea overshot the goalpost.
The final whistle! Of the match and, the most probable of another season for FC Craiova.
CFR continues the race for the third consecutive Cup.
THE NEWS OF THE MATCH
> In the official stand there was also Răzvan Lucescu’s assistant at the national team, Bogdan Stelea.
> Victor Piţurcăwas expected at the match, but in the end he cancelled the presence. In Craiova it is rumoured that the discussions between the former spotter and Universitatea could be continued at the end of the turn.
> Because Mandorlini decided only in the last minute whom to title
