League Play-Off

Grunji
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fabian Hârșu made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Dragaseni's zone, Matei Astafei stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sorin Mischie came out of the goal and Matei Astafei tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Matei Astafei's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sorin Mischie read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. After 11 played minutes, Grunji's Codrin Ţeica shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Sorin Mischie came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Grunji reached it. In the 11th minute, Manole Zamfirescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, Dragaseni's goalkeeper Sorin Mischie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Matei Astafei. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabian Hârșu in the 18th minute of play forced Dragaseni's goalkeeper Sorin Mischie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emanuel Dejeu in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alexandru Gane prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 25th minute, Emanuel Dejeu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Dragaseni fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Emanuel Dejeu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alexandru Gane read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. After 30 minutes, Corneliu Gârdan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Grunji and the Dragaseni players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 31 played minutes Grunji got a freekick which was hit by Corneliu Gârdan. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Emanuel Dejeu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dragaseni's supporters rose to their feet, but Emanuel Dejeu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alexandru Gane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Corneliu Gârdan hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Dragaseni's Emanuel Dejeu got a free kick in the 33rd minute. When Dragaseni's Martin Ciocan in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Grunji's goalie prevented a goal. If Emanuel Dejeu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 46 minutes, Emanuel Dejeu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dragaseni's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emanuel Dejeu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 47th match minute, Grunji was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Costel Todoran to maneuver through the defense. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Martin Ciocan was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute, Emanuel Dejeu made a precise shot to the right of Alexandru Gane. Grunji's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vlad Filimon during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 58 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Grunji! The referee gave Dragaseni a penalty, 59 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Daniel Secară, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Grunji's Alexandru Gane. 0-4. 66 minutes into the game, Emanuel Dejeu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Alexandru Gane was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A collision led to Dragaseni getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Filip Stana hit a great ball. If Emanuel Dejeu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 82 minutes of play Grunji's Corneliu Gârdan 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. In the 83rd minute, Corneliu Gârdan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute, Emanuel Dejeu made a precise shot to the right of Alexandru Gane. Grunji's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-8. After a rather tough play, Dragaseni's Filip Stana got a free kick in the 87th minute. Alexandru Gane took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Ciocan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Costel Todoran fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Grunji's protests and gave Costel Todoran a yellow card for diving instead. 91 minutes into the game, one of Grunji:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Alexandru Gane had in the 93rdth minute some difficulties stopping Daniel Secară's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Emanuel Dejeu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dragaseni's supporters rose to their feet, but Emanuel Dejeu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alexandru Gane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.