League Play-Off

Ilia
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Aron Elefterescu made the kick off which started today's match. When Sandu Enachescu fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Draghiceanu's protests and gave Sandu Enachescu a yellow card for diving instead. Sandu Enachescu kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Ilia CS's Iulian Albescu couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 8th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Draghiceanu. Martin Cozorici took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Mahonea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martin Cozorici made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Mahonea in the 14th minute of play. When Edgar Torouţ fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ilia CS's protests and gave Edgar Torouţ a yellow card for diving instead. In the 15th minute, Edgar Torouţ hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Cozorici showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Mahonea in the 26th minute of the match. In the 27th minute Aron Elefterescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cosmin Homeag saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iustinian Tender hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Draghiceanu's Cristian Mahonea got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian Mahonea in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Cozorici prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cosmin Homeag showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aron Elefterescu in the 34th minute of the match. Nicodim Gherghescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nicodim Gherghescu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 47 minutes, Edgar Torouţ managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ilia CS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edgar Torouţ was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristian Mahonea made a kick off. Cosmin Homeag took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Torouţ, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Ilia CS's zone, Cristian Mahonea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martin Cozorici came out of the goal and Cristian Mahonea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Iustinian Tender charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Iustinian Tender the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Iustinian Tender kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Edgar Răchită recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Ilia CS's Edgar Răchită in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Draghiceanu's goalie prevented a goal. Aron Elefterescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Cosmin Homeag tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Ilia CS's Liviu Baldazar got a free kick in the 70th minute. If Aron Elefterescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 79th minute Leonard Zota shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Cozorici saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edgar Răchită received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Cosmin Homeag tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Draghiceanu booed when Ilia CS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iulian Albescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 93rd minute, Edgar Răchită ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cosmin Homeag was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. For all the effort they put into the match, the Draghiceanu players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Ilia CS.