League Play-Off

Sageata
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Primitivo Gora got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of FC U.m.B.r.o booed when GLADIATORII was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albert Alexiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Grant Hobbs made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Constantin Stana sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of FC U.m.B.r.o booed when GLADIATORII was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexandru Vasilache didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 15 played minutes GLADIATORII got a freekick which was hit by Sever Stan. Constantin Stana could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Grant Hobbs made a huge save. 22 minutes into the game, Bert Achterberg recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Grant Hobbs. Bert Achterberg showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. With a little luck, GLADIATORII's Grant Hobbs got control of the ball when Pompiliu Săndulescu tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 26 minutes, Constantin Stana managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC U.m.B.r.o's supporters crossed their fingers, but Constantin Stana was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paulo Veiga made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 27thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Grant Hobbs would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. After having played for 36 minutes, Primitivo Gora managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. GLADIATORII's supporters crossed their fingers, but Primitivo Gora was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paulo Veiga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Grant Hobbs made a huge save. GLADIATORII's Grant Hobbs played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bert Achterberg in the 41st minute of play. Valentin Traianescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eric Răuțu, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. 46 minutes into the match, GLADIATORII's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Veiga came free, but Grant Hobbs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Constantin Stana's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Grant Hobbs firmly grabbed it by the left post. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when John Rambo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to FC U.m.B.r.o getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Pompiliu Săndulescu hit a great ball. Grant Hobbs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paulo Veiga in the 53rd minute of play. FC U.m.B.r.o's Bert Achterberg got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Iulian Ichim recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Veiga in the 59th minute of play forced GLADIATORII's goalkeeper Grant Hobbs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Grant Hobbs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Constantin Stana in the 62nd minute of play. Primitivo Gora fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valentin Traianescu having to interfere. Grant Hobbs took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Veiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Bert Achterberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Grant Hobbs showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iulian Ichim in the 76th minute of the match. When Iulian Ichim fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC U.m.B.r.o's protests and gave Iulian Ichim a yellow card for diving instead. Iulian Ichim kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 83 minutes into the game, Sergiu Andrițoiu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Grant Hobbs was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, GLADIATORII's Alexandru Vasilache got a free kick in the 87th minute. In the 89th minute Bert Achterberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Grant Hobbs saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sergiu Andrițoiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 93rd match minute, GLADIATORII was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandru Vasilache to maneuver through the defense. 95 minutes into the match, GLADIATORII's goal looked a bit too open when Bert Achterberg came free, but Grant Hobbs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 96th minute, Alexandru Vasilache made a precise shot to the right of Valentin Traianescu. FC U.m.B.r.o's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FC U.m.B.r.o had played much better football throughout.