League Play-Off

Santiago Bernabeu
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Basarab Bogdănescu made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute Basarab Bogdănescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristi Jucu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 11 minutes, Sever Juverdeanu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Madrid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sever Juverdeanu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice moves Sever Juverdeanu could shoot a difficult shot in the 13th minute, which Cristi Jucu however easily saved by the left post. In the 15th minute, George Cărtărescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With 18 minutes on the clock, Tomo Grbić commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 17 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Real Madrid! The supporters of Real Madrid booed when Ciaracio SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ionică Aldulea didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Ciaracio SC's Cristi Jucu got control of the ball when Mihnea Brădea tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sever Juverdeanu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Cristi Jucu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sever Juverdeanu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Cristi Jucu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

If Sever Juverdeanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Mihnea Brădea came up free with the goalie in the 59th minute, the Real Madrid fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mihnea Brădea couldn't finish the play. Sever Juverdeanu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Real Madrid getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Eric Pantelimon hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ciaracio SC's zone, Isac Bejgăneanu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristi Jucu came out of the goal and Isac Bejgăneanu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sever Juverdeanu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristi Jucu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Eusebiu Costeiantu charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eusebiu Costeiantu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 76th minute, Eusebiu Costeiantu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sever Juverdeanu in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristi Jucu saved Ciaracio SC from getting behind. 78 minutes into the game, Ionică Aldulea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ciaracio SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Real Madrid the free kick. A collision led to Ciaracio SC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Ionică Aldulea hit a great ball. 81 minutes into the match, Eric Pantelimon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristi Jucu. Ciaracio SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eric Pantelimon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Silviu Beligan kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Cristi Jucu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sever Juverdeanu in the 89th minute of the match. Mihnea Brădea recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 92 played minutes Real Madrid got a freekick which was hit by Irinel Măcrinici. There was no doubt that Real Madrid were the better team. Real Madrid's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.