League Play-Off

Ghermani
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, 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. Vali Jivulescu started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Toader Răchitan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Linus Qvarnström, 1-0. If Valentin Vidican had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sandu Dicu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Ghermani CS booed when Junior Star Bistrita was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristinel Ruşdea didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valentin Vidican in the 12thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Linus Qvarnström, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to Junior Star Bistrita getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Cristinel Ruşdea hit a great ball. After having played for 14 minutes, Valentin Vidican managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ghermani CS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Valentin Vidican was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sandu Dicu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 20 minutes into the match, Junior Star Bistrita's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Vidican came free, but Linus Qvarnström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Valentin Vidican received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Linus Qvarnström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sandu Dicu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Linus Qvarnström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 31st minute, Valentin Vidican 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. Linus Qvarnström came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Ghermani CS's Sandu Dicu. But to his dismay, Sandu Dicu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Junior Star Bistrita's goalkeeper Linus Qvarnström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vali Jivulescu during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Vali Jivulescu hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Sandu Dicu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Linus Qvarnström made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristinel Ruşdea in the 47th minute of play forced Ghermani CS's goalkeeper Iulian Niculescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Valentin Vidican to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52 minutes of play Junior Star Bistrita's Vali Jivulescu was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Linus Qvarnström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Vidican in the 55th minute of the match. If Cristinel Ruşdea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valentin Vidican in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Linus Qvarnström prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Toader Răchitan fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ghermani CS's protests and gave Toader Răchitan a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Ghermani CS's Toader Răchitan got a free kick in the 64th minute. In the 67th match minute, Ghermani CS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iurie David to maneuver through the defense. In the 68th minute, Virgil Dragalina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Ghermani CS's Sandu Dicu in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Junior Star Bistrita's goalie prevented a goal. Linus Qvarnström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sandu Dicu in the 74th minute of the match. Sandu Dicu might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Linus Qvarnström. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sandu Dicu ran back to his position shaking his head. Linus Qvarnström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Vidican in the 79th minute of the match. Linus Qvarnström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sandu Dicu, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Valentin Vidican blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Linus Qvarnström having to make a save. Junior Star Bistrita's Linus Qvarnström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sandu Dicu in the 89th minute of play. Linus Qvarnström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valentin Vidican in the 92nd minute of play. Dinu Drăgoescu hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ghermani CS had won after a very even match.