In the fifth league from Giurgiu, in Kosob, football is complicated by some works on the introduction of a gas pipeline. Football players on the day off take the ball out of the ditch and continue the game.

GSP report on Liga 5 in Kosob, GiurgiuPhoto: GSP.ro

The appearance of a photojournalist on the side of the field reinforces the rules by which football is usually played in the fifth league.

“The bench has arrived,” says the coach of the home team to the referee, who is trying to restore order: “Everyone to the stands, no one is sitting on the field!” And I want guards, as written in the rules! Do you want to see yourself in the newspaper and laugh?”.

The owners are confused: “Where, sir, do we have security?!”. So it is written in the position, but who is left to read and respect it? As the referee does not want to be laughed at in the newspaper, he insists on the arrival of the stewards or the game will not start.

The representatives of Cosoba find a solution, a brilliant improvisation: they take five spectators and put the team’s spare jerseys around their necks. “That’s all, Mr. Referee, we also have bodyguards!”

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