Romania competed in one of the two semi-finals in the 2008 contest . At the semi-final draw on 30 January , it was decided that the country would compete in the first semi-final on 12 May 2009 . Romania qualified into the final , and was drawn at number 22 . The song won a place in the final where it eventually finished 19th with a score of 40 points
2008 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009