League Play-Off

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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Robert Damian made the kick off which started today's match. Victor Mândrilă fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maxim Oprișan having to interfere. 9 minutes into the match, FC Laminoru's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Damian came free, but Ferdinand Ciorogaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th minute Andrei Hârlab shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferdinand Ciorogaru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Laminoru's Ferdinand Ciorogaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Damian in the 18th minute of play. In the 24th minute Marius Ciurea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maxim Oprișan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, FC Laminoru's goal looked a bit too open when Niculae Ţipirig came free, but Ferdinand Ciorogaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 26 played minutes FC Laminoru got a freekick which was hit by Virgil Sitaru. Ferdinand Ciorogaru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andrei Hârlab in the 27th minute of the match. FC Laminoru's Ferdinand Ciorogaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niculae Ţipirig in the 29th minute of play. Ferdinand Ciorogaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Damian, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Cristian Cismarescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cioflanu CSM's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Cismarescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ferdinand Ciorogaru breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 39 minutes into the game, Marius Ciurea recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Maxim Oprișan. Marius Ciurea showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Victor Mândrilă could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Maxim Oprișan made a huge save. Maxim Oprișan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marius Ciurea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Marius Ciurea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Laminoru's Ferdinand Ciorogaru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Cismarescu in the 59th minute of play. When Marius Ciurea came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the FC Laminoru 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 Marius Ciurea couldn't finish the play. Maxim Oprișan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor Mândrilă, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Cioflanu CSM's Andrei Hârlab slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ferdinand Ciorogaru. That made the score 2-1 after 66 minutes of play. In the 72nd minute, Cioflanu CSM's Iordache Lăzan seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Iordache Lăzan the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Cioflanu CSM protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Iordache Lăzan had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee gave FC Laminoru a penalty, 74 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Dorel Paraschiv, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Cioflanu CSM's Maxim Oprișan. 3-1. In the 77thth minute of the game Victor Mândrilă who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cioflanu CSM's Maxim Oprișan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, FC Laminoru's Ferdinand Ciorogaru got control of the ball when Andrei Hârlab tried to sneak it across the goal line. Iosif Hrandabur charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Iosif Hrandabur the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to FC Laminoru getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Iosif Hrandabur hit a great ball. Maxim Oprișan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Victor Mândrilă's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. When FC Laminoru's Calistrat Budulea in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cioflanu CSM's goalie prevented a goal. Maxim Oprișan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marius Ciurea in the 88th minute of play. Maxim Oprișan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marius Ciurea's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. Marius Ciurea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maxim Oprișan having to interfere. In the 93rd minute Victor Mândrilă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maxim Oprișan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cioflanu CSM's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.