League Play-Off

Apostarii
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alper Benli started the match with the kick off. After some careless play in the Apostarii FC defense, Alper Benli kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alex Lipan. The Apostarii FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alex Lipan should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alper Benli in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Lipan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alex Lipan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mădălin Cangeopol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tudor Taşcă recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Apostarii FC booed when Tractorul Satulung -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wesley Sneijder didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alex Lipan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mădălin Cangeopol in the 22nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mădălin Cangeopol in the 27th minute of play forced Apostarii FC's goalkeeper Alex Lipan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Mădălin Cangeopol got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 33rd minute Apostarii FC were awarded a corner. Nichifor Hurgoi went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 36th match minute, Tractorul Satulung -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wesley Sneijder to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Apostarii FC's zone, Mădălin Cangeopol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alex Lipan came out of the goal and Mădălin Cangeopol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alex Lipan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mădălin Cangeopol, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Panait Ghionescu might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Panait Hațegan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Panait Ghionescu ran back to his position shaking his head. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tudor Taşcă to strike the kick off in the second half. Panait Hațegan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tudor Taşcă, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. The Tractorul Satulung -MM- fans' excitement grew in the 60th match minute when Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Alper Benli 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Alex Lipan had great luck who in the 63rdth minute grab hold of the ball when Alper Benli from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. After 65 minutes Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Nichifor Hurgoi who took care of the corner kick. Alex Lipan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alper Benli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alex Lipan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alper Benli in the 70th minute of play. 72 minutes into the game, Mădălin Cangeopol recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alex Lipan. Mădălin Cangeopol showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Apostarii FC made a substitution. Daddy Ares replaced Radu Bota. 78 minutes into the match, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Tudor Taşcă came free, but Panait Hațegan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th minute, Wesley Sneijder hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alper Benli hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 81st minute, Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s Mădălin Cangeopol dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-5. Alper Benli kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Apostarii FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 88th minute, when Mădălin Cangeopol scored to the left of an out of position Alex Lipan, making the score, 0-6. If Mădălin Cangeopol had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 92 minutes, Mădălin Cangeopol made it 0-7 with a short kick to the right side. Apostarii FC's Alex Lipan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nichifor Hurgoi in the 97th minute of play forced Tractorul Satulung -MM-'s goalkeeper Panait Hațegan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Tractorul Satulung -MM- had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.