A solitary goal decided a tense Liga III encounter as CSO Plopeni edged out Petrolul Ploiesti II 1-0. The match, played on a cool March evening, was a significant result in the context of the Romanian third-tier promotion race. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Plopeni capitalized on a defensive lapse, with their striker finishing coolly past the onrushing goalkeeper. This victory provides a crucial three points for the hosts as they look to climb the table, while the reserve side of the historic Petrolul club will rue missed opportunities in a match where they enjoyed spells of possession but lacked a cutting edge in the final third.