League Play-Off

Gherla
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Eliodor Călimanescu made the kick off and thus started the match. If Emil Maghear had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eugen Mareș received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Thaddeus Routhier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC SANATATEA's Thaddeus Routhier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emil Maghear in the 15th minute of play. After 15 played minutes FC SANATATEA got a freekick which was hit by Mihnea Paulescu. With a little luck, FC SANATATEA's Thaddeus Routhier got control of the ball when Eugen Mareș tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thaddeus Routhier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emil Maghear, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Sever Ionășescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Avram Timofte did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Thaddeus Routhier 29 minutes into the match. Eliodor Călimanescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 40 minutes into the match, Rocket FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eliodor Călimanescu came free, but Nicolae Şerb reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Eugen Mareș had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rocket FC's Nicolae Şerb played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sever Ionășescu in the 48th minute of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

FC SANATATEA's Dacian Ghiorman was substituted for Tudor Ivan. After a rather tough play, FC SANATATEA's Ionuț Amânaloae got a free kick in the 53rd minute. 60 minutes into the match, Rocket FC's goalkeeper Nicolae Şerb had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eliodor Călimanescu. A collision led to Rocket FC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Francisc Mocanu hit a great ball. Marcel Tudoran was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 66 minutes into the match. In the 66th minute, one of FC SANATATEA:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC SANATATEA. Sandu Şteţ recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sandu Şteţ sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Rocket FC's zone, Ivan Pintea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicolae Şerb came out of the goal and Ivan Pintea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 82 minutes, Sever Ionășescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC SANATATEA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sever Ionășescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Adrian Savu kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. When Francisc Mocanu fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rocket FC's protests and gave Francisc Mocanu a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Rocket FC's Francisc Mocanu got a free kick in the 90th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Rocket FC's zone, Sandu Şteţ stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicolae Şerb came out of the goal and Sandu Şteţ tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thaddeus Routhier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Avram Timofte, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. Rocket FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.