Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Thursday, 07 May 2026 21:11 / Updated on Friday, 08 May 2026 00:57
Cosmin Matei, the player from Sepsi, was lying on the grass in the 63rd minute of the match between Ghencea and Steaua in stage #8 of the League 2 play-off, which ended with the victory of the Covasnians, score 2-0.
With the score 2-0 for the guests, Cosmin Matei received a high pass, and the player from Sepsi jumped and hit the ball with his head. Andras Huszti, the defender from Steaua, also jumped high and directly hit Cosmin Matei in the head, and he remained on the lawn of the arena in Ghencea. Huszti almost jumped over the player from Sepsi.
Andras Huszti, terrible entrance to Cosmin Matei: the Covasnen midfielder was replaced
After the contact, Cosmin Matei remained lying on the lawn. His teammates immediately came to him and turned him on his side so he wouldn't swallow his tongue. After a few moments, Cosmin Matei was picked up, and the doctors gave him first aid. Andras Huszti saw the yellow card, and Steaua stayed in 10 from that moment. Cosmin Matei, seriously shaken, could not continue the game and was replaced by Adnan Aganovic. Cosmin Matei was later transported to the hospital by ambulance after the hit.
Sepsi won the match against Ghencea 2-0. Ovidiu Burcă's team opened the scoring in the 19th minute of the game: Mawa sent a header from near the goal, Franculescu deflected it, and Davordzie was attentive to the deflection and sent the ball into the goal.
The 2-0 goal came in the 30th minute of the game and was a real gem from Alin Techereș. The player from Sepsi beat Franculescu with a rabona from the edge of the box!
Sepsi has taken an important step towards direct promotion. Covăsneni scored 63 points, and if they do not lose to FC Voluntari in the next stage, they will mathematically ensure their place in the Superliga for the next season. Sepsi has 63 points and is in 2nd place. FC Voluntari is in 3rd place with 58 points.
Ranking in the League 2 play-offs
