League Play-Off

Plesa
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nistor Chirtoacă kicked off to start the match. Plesa SC's Emanuel Hurgoi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alin Baștină in the 4th minute of play. Nistor Chirtoacă scored 0-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Emanuel Hurgoi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Plesa SC's Manuel Lixandru got a free kick in the 10th minute. Alin Baștină fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emanuel Hurgoi having to interfere. 17 minutes into the game, Albert Măgherușan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Plesa SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Plaic the free kick. Albert Măgherușan hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. In the 20th minute Alin Baștină shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Hurgoi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 28 minutes, Niculae Nichita mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Plaic and the Plesa SC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 28 played minutes Plaic got a freekick which was hit by Niculae Nichita. Emanuel Hurgoi came out of the goal in the 30th minute to try and stop a shot by Plaic's Alin Baștină. But to his dismay, Alin Baștină quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Dacian Deliman was a little too slow when Stelian Greblă got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 34th minute. The score was now 1-2. Eugen Manu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Plesa SC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Plaic were winning 1-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aron Loga was the one to do the kick off. Through an outstanding action, after 54 minutes, Emanuel Hurgoi successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Aron Teleagă hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. 61 minutes into the match, Plaic's goal looked a bit too open when Stelian Greblă came free, but Dacian Deliman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albert Măgherușan kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. After 72 minutes Plesa SC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aristide Arghirescu who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Plaic's Aristide Arghirescu to fire away a dangerous shot which Emanuel Hurgoi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Alin Baștină sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nistor Chirtoacă in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emanuel Hurgoi saved Plesa SC from getting behind. When Aron Teleagă fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Plaic's protests and gave Aron Teleagă a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Plaic getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Aron Teleagă hit a great ball. 80 minutes into the game, Aron Loga cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Dacian Deliman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Moise Antonescu charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Moise Antonescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Emanuel Hurgoi was out of position in the 92 minute of play, and Nistor Chirtoacă capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Nistor Chirtoacă really showed his touch with that goal: 2-4. Plaic's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.