League Play-Off

Cuzaplac
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Emil Acalinei took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gică Lucaci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dinu Stănciulescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horaţiu Beligan in the 5th minute of play. Dinu Stănciulescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Horaţiu Beligan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute, Dinu Aliuta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, Cuzaplac FC's Emil Acalinei threw himself towards the right post 17 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ionică Antipa, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Anton Necșulescu hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. The Garbovita UFC fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Garbovita UFC's Horaţiu Beligan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of Cuzaplac FC booed when Garbovita UFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mugurel Zbereanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Cuzaplac FC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Ioan Chivulescu hit a great ball. If Ionică Antipa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The Cuzaplac FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Garbovita UFC were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Horaţiu Beligan to strike the kick off in the second half. Dinu Stănciulescu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Horaţiu Beligan showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 54 minute of play. Mugurel Zbereanu kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Garbovita UFC's Emil Acalinei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ionică Antipa in the 63rd minute of play. When Costin Achimescu fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Garbovita UFC's protests and gave Costin Achimescu a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 69 minutes, Horaţiu Beligan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Garbovita UFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Horaţiu Beligan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Garbovita UFC's Emil Acalinei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gică Lucaci in the 74th minute of play. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Garbovita UFC's goalkeeper Emil Acalinei, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Cuzaplac FC's zone, Horaţiu Beligan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dinu Stănciulescu came out of the goal and Horaţiu Beligan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dinu Stănciulescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horaţiu Beligan, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Garbovita UFC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Cuzaplac FC's much stronger midfield.