Romanian fourth division side forfeits match because entire team invited to player's wedding

Poiana Mare, a team in Romania's fourth division has had to forfeit a match after the entire team opted to attend one of their teammate's wedding instead of play the match.

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CS Carcea, Poiana Mare's opponents for the day, were awarded a 3-0 victory in Liga 4 Dolj. 

Poiana Mare explained on their facebook page that the players could not miss the big day of their teammate Deliu Ionut who was marrying Diana. 

"Today is an important day for our colleague and friend Deliu Ionuț and the choice of his heart Diana, they chose to sign the contract of life and get married!" the club posted. 

The post also went on to explain that they asked for the game to be rescheduled but the other side refused. 

Poiana Mare did not seem overly disappointed, posting during the wedding, "(we) lost a match but won a family!"