League Play-Off

Rezina Stadionul Mun
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Mihai Covali sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Mihai Covali had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mihai Covali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Florin Curcã tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 13 minutes into the match, Cãrpineni's Ghenadie Purice sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Florin Curcã narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ghenadie Purice in the 16th minute of play forced Rezina's goalkeeper Florin Curcã to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mihai Covali in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Florin Curcã prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Rezina getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Emilian Gonta hit a great ball. Emilian Gonta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ruslan Condraciuc having to make a save. When Ion Cimpoi fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cãrpineni's protests and gave Ion Cimpoi a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Rezina booed when Cãrpineni was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ion Cimpoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpected shot in the 26th minute by Emilian Gonta got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mihai Covali in the 27th minute of play forced Rezina's goalkeeper Florin Curcã to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valera Balaur in the 30th minute of play forced Cãrpineni's goalkeeper Ruslan Condraciuc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 31st match minute, Cãrpineni was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugen Iordache to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Cãrpineni's zone, Valera Balaur stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ruslan Condraciuc came out of the goal and Valera Balaur tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Cãrpineni's Pavel Josan got a free kick in the 34th minute. After having played for 35 minutes, Emilian Gonta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rezina's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emilian Gonta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mihai Covali recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 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 1-0.

The wind increased when Ghenadie Purice made the kick off in the second half. Emilian Gonta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Ruslan Condraciuc tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ruslan Condraciuc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilian Gonta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emilian Gonta's late challenge caught a Cãrpineni's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emilian Gonta helped the player get up and apologised. After 57 played minutes Rezina got a freekick which was hit by Emilian Gonta. In the 62nd minute Valera Balaur shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruslan Condraciuc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cãrpineni's Ruslan Condraciuc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valera Balaur in the 66th minute of play. Mihai Covali recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 69 minutes into the match, Rezina's goal looked a bit too open when Ghenadie Purice came free, but Florin Curcã reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Rezina's Viorel Filip got a free kick in the 71st minute. Ruslan Condraciuc came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by Rezina's Valera Balaur. But to his dismay, Valera Balaur quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Florin Curcã stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ghenadie Purice's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Mihai Covali's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Florin Curcã read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. Mihai Covali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Florin Curcã tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rezina were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Cãrpineni for a fine match.