League

Margau
Spectators: 7451 (Terracing: 5590, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) Cobiuta's Leontin Porumbescu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In a very dangerous position, a player in FC CONPLOIESTI fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 5th minute. Penalty! In the 8th minute there was a penalty for Cobiuta. Cazimir Murgan stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Răzvan Manea. 0-1. If Leontin Porumbescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cezar Nișu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Răzvan Manea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Lucrețiu Balaci fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felix Vasilică having to interfere. In the 22nd minute, Lucrețiu Balaci got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 24th minute Gică Alucai shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felix Vasilică saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristi Lunca charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristi Lunca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Cristi Lunca kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Cezar Nișu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC CONPLOIESTI's Răzvan Manea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leontin Porumbescu in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Cezar Nișu notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of FC CONPLOIESTI's Răzvan Manea. Răzvan Manea was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 34 minutes, Lucrețiu Balaci managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC CONPLOIESTI's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lucrețiu Balaci was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Felix Vasilică made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lucrețiu Balaci in the 36th minute. The supporters of FC CONPLOIESTI booed when Cobiuta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cazimir Murgan didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC CONPLOIESTI's Răzvan Manea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leontin Porumbescu in the 46th minute of play. The FC CONPLOIESTI players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Cobiuta were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lucrețiu Balaci to make the kick off. Felix Vasilică took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Beligan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 56th minute Leontin Porumbescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Răzvan Manea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 58 minutes, Adam Predescu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cobiuta and the FC CONPLOIESTI players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 59th minute of the match Mădălin Junilă sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Felix Vasilică skillfully saved the ball. Cezar Nișu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Răzvan Manea having to interfere. Leontin Porumbescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Răzvan Manea having to interfere. Lucrețiu Balaci sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 70th match minute, Cobiuta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remus Răducan to maneuver through the defense. Leontin Porumbescu's late challenge caught a FC CONPLOIESTI's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leontin Porumbescu helped the player get up and apologised. Răzvan Manea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leontin Porumbescu's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Petrică Udroiu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 81st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Felix Vasilică. Cobiuta's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Cobiuta getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Nicodim Vâlcu hit a great ball. Cezar Nișu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Răzvan Manea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th minute, Adam Bujor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Răzvan Manea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leontin Porumbescu in the 87th minute of the match. In the 94th minute of the match Cobiuta got a corner. FC CONPLOIESTI's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cazimir Murgan ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Cazimir Murgan almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC CONPLOIESTI's Răzvan Manea did a great save. Răzvan Manea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristi Lunca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cobiuta had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.