League Play-Off

Frata
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Real Madrid FC's Cristinel Alecu 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 the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Real Madrid FC's goalkeeper Denis Neagu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 4 minutes, Nistor Mandache mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Frata and the Real Madrid FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Edgar Vuşcan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Real Madrid FC's Denis Neagu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grigore Luncaniță in the 14th minute of play. Frata's Ştefan Paulescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristinel Alecu in the 16th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Real Madrid FC's goal looked a bit too open when Grigore Luncaniță came free, but Denis Neagu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute, Grigore Luncaniță made a precise shot to the right of Denis Neagu. Real Madrid FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After having played for 23 minutes, Cristinel Alecu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Madrid FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristinel Alecu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Real Madrid FC's Denis Neagu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grigore Luncaniță in the 28th minute of play. In the 29th minute, Octav Ţiriac 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. Grigore Luncaniță was extremely unlucky when he, in the 30th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. After a defensive mix-up in Frata's zone, Cristinel Alecu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ştefan Paulescu came out of the goal and Cristinel Alecu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 33 played minutes Real Madrid FC got a freekick which was hit by Aurel Măliță. Cristinel Alecu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Grigore Luncaniță in the 51st minute of play forced Real Madrid FC's goalkeeper Denis Neagu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Octav Ţiriac took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Denis Neagu. Denis Neagu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 55th minute, Real Madrid FC's Cristinel Alecu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ştefan Paulescu. Ştefan Paulescu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-1. Paul Bogdan's late challenge caught a Real Madrid FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paul Bogdan helped the player get up and apologised. Octav Ţiriac fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Denis Neagu having to interfere. The supporters of Real Madrid FC booed when Frata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nistor Mandache didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 70 played minutes Real Madrid FC got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Dumitrana. In the 76th minute Octav Ţiriac shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Denis Neagu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Real Madrid FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Ivan Dumitrana hit a great ball. Grigore Luncaniță charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Grigore Luncaniță the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 80th minute, Grigore Luncaniță hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 80th minute of the match, Edgar Vuşcan got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ştefan Paulescu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The supporters of Real Madrid FC booed when Frata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Grigore Luncaniță didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Cristinel Alecu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. During the 92nd minute of the match Paul Bogdan completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Paul Bogdan a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Paul Bogdan kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Frata were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Real Madrid FC for a fine match.