League Play-Off

Siniacob
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gică Gherghescu took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Marmanu's Emilian Durbacă in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Siniacob's goalie prevented a goal. In the 5th minute of the match, Vasile Avădanei got a very nice opportunity to score, but Claudiu Frunză was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. If Emilian Durbacă had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laurențiu Udroiu in the 11th minute of play forced Siniacob's goalkeeper Bogdan Pantea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laurențiu Udroiu in the 13th minute of play forced Siniacob's goalkeeper Bogdan Pantea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emilian Durbacă fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bogdan Pantea having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Călin Gheondea during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 22 played minutes Siniacob got a freekick which was hit by Călin Gheondea. Claudiu Frunză showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gică Gherghescu in the 28th minute of the match. Gică Gherghescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Claudiu Frunză having to make a save. Claudiu Frunză was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gică Gherghescu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 36 minute of play. Claudiu Frunză was out of position in the 40 minute of play, and Gică Gherghescu capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gică Gherghescu really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. In the 44th minute Edgar Sârban clashed with another player. He fell to the ground and was in great pain. It was obvious that he couldn't finish the game. When Aristide Feroiu fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Siniacob's protests and gave Aristide Feroiu a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Marmanu booed when Siniacob was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aristide Feroiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vasile Avădanei fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudiu Frunză having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Emilian Durbacă made a kick off. Claudiu Frunză took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Octav Bădoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gică Gherghescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudiu Frunză having to interfere. Claudiu Frunză showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vasile Avădanei in the 56th minute of the match. Gică Gherghescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Claudiu Frunză tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emilian Durbacă sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emilian Durbacă's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Bogdan Pantea firmly grabbed it by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emilian Durbacă got free with Bogdan Pantea in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Colceriu in the 84th minute of play forced Marmanu's goalkeeper Claudiu Frunză to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vasile Avădanei scored 3-0 in the 93rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Claudiu Frunză, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.