League Play-Off

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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abdurrahim Baykal got the match started through his kick off. Abdurrahim Baykal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Constantin Covrig having to interfere. With an all-out effort, The special one's Andrey Gorlach threw himself towards the right post 6 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Aristide Manciulescu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 7 minutes into the match, Vrancenii AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Aristide Manciulescu came free, but Andrey Gorlach reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Constantin Covrig made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iosif Constantiniu in the 9th minute of play. Andrey Gorlach took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aristide Manciulescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosmin Apăvăloaie made in the 13th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Vrancenii AFC's Dragoş Crăciun. When the match clock showed 13 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Abdurrahim Baykal sped through The special one's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Constantin Covrig. After a defensive mix-up in The special one's zone, Victor Irod stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Constantin Covrig came out of the goal and Victor Irod tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Iosif Constantiniu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Constantin Covrig having to interfere. Andrey Gorlach made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dorin Brășneanu in the 25th minute. After having played for 32 minutes, Iosif Constantiniu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vrancenii AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Iosif Constantiniu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Andrey Gorlach made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Dorin Brășneanu sent off a good shot on target. In the 41st match minute, The special one was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Soneriu to maneuver through the defense. Constantin Covrig showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abdurrahim Baykal, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute.

In the 52nd minute, Iosif Constantiniu 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abdurrahim Baykal in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Constantin Covrig saved The special one from getting behind. Constantin Covrig was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Abdurrahim Baykal showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 55 minute of play. A collision led to The special one getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Iustin Acalinei hit a great ball. The special one's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Victor Irod 64 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-3. In the 69th minute of the match Toader Oancea sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Andrey Gorlach skillfully saved the ball. 70 minutes into the match, The special one's goalkeeper Constantin Covrig had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Torsten Grubb. After some careless play in the Vrancenii AFC defense, Aristide Manciulescu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Andrey Gorlach. The Vrancenii AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Andrey Gorlach should have stopped the shot. In the 76th minute, Iosif Constantiniu 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. 77 minutes into the game, Dorel Maior was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The special one's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vrancenii AFC the free kick. Dorel Maior kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 81 minutes, Abdurrahim Baykal put it in 3-4 from a short distance just to the right of Constantin Covrig. After 86 minutes The special one's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Torsten Grubb who took care of the corner kick. Constantin Covrig took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victor Irod, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dorel Maior got his second yellow card in the match during the 90th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Dorel Maior hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, The special one's Iustin Acalinei got a free kick in the 93rd minute. The The special one fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Vrancenii AFC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.