League Play-Off

ION OBLEMMENCO
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Doru Sârban got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Mugur Becheanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 12 minutes, Denis Săndulescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Săndulescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Ramon Lombera got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Marcel Cimpoieru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denis Săndulescu in the 18th minute of the match. Ramon Lombera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Marcel Cimpoieru tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 25thth minute of the game Denis Săndulescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Putnisoara FC's Marcel Cimpoieru was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ramon Lombera's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 27thth minute, Marcel Cimpoieru skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ramon Lombera got a fine position in front of goal ttaking advantage of the opportunity to rumble in 1-0 in the right cross in the 27th match minute before Marcel Cimpoieru had time to react. Cornel Filimon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Doru Sârban in the 31st minute of the match. Ramon Lombera took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marcel Cimpoieru. Marcel Cimpoieru dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Putnisoara FC's Marcel Cimpoieru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Săndulescu in the 41st minute of play. Putnisoara FC's Marcel Cimpoieru proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Putnisoara FC from getting a goal against them. Denis Săndulescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcel Cimpoieru having to make a save. 46 minutes into the match, Ramon Lombera had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcel Cimpoieru. Putnisoara FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ramon Lombera was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Denis Săndulescu made the kick off in the second half. If Ramon Lombera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ramon Lombera in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcel Cimpoieru saved Putnisoara FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Putnisoara FC's Marcel Romeo got a free kick in the 55th minute. In the 56th minute, Doru Sârban hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Denis Săndulescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Denis Săndulescu got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Denis Săndulescu in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcel Cimpoieru prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Denis Săndulescu came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA 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 Denis Săndulescu couldn't finish the play. In the 66th match minute, Putnisoara FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliodor Maiorescu to maneuver through the defense. If Ramon Lombera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Putnisoara FC's Marcel Cimpoieru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ramon Lombera in the 72nd minute of play. When CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Denis Săndulescu in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Putnisoara FC's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 76 minutes, Denis Săndulescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Săndulescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 80 minutes into the game, Mugur Becheanu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Putnisoara FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA the free kick. After a rather tough play, Putnisoara FC's Mugur Becheanu got a free kick in the 80th minute. Marcel Cimpoieru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denis Săndulescu in the 87th minute of play. Marcel Cimpoieru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramon Lombera in the 88th minute of the match. The CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA fans' excitement grew in the 92nd match minute when CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA's Denis Săndulescu 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 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 95th match minute, CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osvaldo Fontana to maneuver through the defense. CS UNIVERSATEA CRAIOVA walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.