Welcome to the match between Croatia and Moldova

1'

Horia Vasilescu took the ball past Zdenko Vlasić.

Horia Vasilescu delivered a float cross, Ljubomir Jurić stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lucian Iliescu got to the ball ahead of Ratko Stojanović, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Matko Dragović did well to parry it.

2'

Bogdan Funar made a pass to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor latched onto the ball before Ljubomir Jurić could cut it out.

Tiberiu Gabor dribbled confidently past Momir Dragić.

Tiberiu Gabor sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Ljubomir Jurić wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Tiberiu Gabor got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

3'

Sorin Vasile delivered the ball to Tiberiu Gabor, Momir Dragić missed his interception.

Tiberiu Gabor had a great opportunity to score from long range but Ljubomir Jurić made an crucial challenge!.

4'

Josif Branković was shown a yellow card.

Tiberiu Gabor took the ball confidently past Ljubomir Jurić.

Tiberiu Gabor took the ball past Momir Dragić.

Tiberiu Gabor was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Ratko Stojanović approached too late to tackle him.

Matko Dragović got up to tip it over.

5'

Daniel Dumitrescu passed the ball to Horia Vasilescu, Zdenko Vlasić missed his interception.

Horia Vasilescu dribbled past Ljubomir Jurić.

Lobbed goalwards by Horia Vasilescu. Josif Branković failed to block the shot.

But Horia Vasilescu sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Horia Vasilescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

7'

Block tackle from Ljubomir Jurić, easily dispossessing Bogdan Funar before Bogdan Funar could pass the ball.

8'

Dobroslav Mihailović blocked Daniel Dumitrescu before Daniel Dumitrescu tried to pass the ball.

9'

Dan Alexandrescu delivered the ball to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor trapped the ball nicely before Momir Dragić could cut it out.

Tiberiu Gabor moved the ball forward for Bogdan Funar, Bogdan Funar latched onto the ball before Ljubomir Jurić could reach it.

Bogdan Funar was able to make space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Ratko Stojanović wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Bogdan Funar sent it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

10'

Horațiu Petrescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Dobroslav Mihailović read the game well to intercept the ball.

11'

Horia Vasilescu tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Zdenko Vlasić.

13'

Horia Vasilescu tried to get past Zdenko Vlasić but Zdenko Vlasić dispossessed Horia Vasilescu.

14'

Lucijan Broz received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zdenko Vlasić, Cătălin Vãduva tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

The flag was up on the far side as Lucijan Broz strayed offside.

15'

Bogdan Funar made a good pass to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor picked up on the ball before Ljubomir Jurić could reach it.

Tiberiu Gabor took the ball past Momir Dragić.

Tiberiu Gabor found a perfect spot and shot. Ratko Stojanović failed to charge down the shot.

Well held by Matko Dragović.

16'

Tiberiu Gabor sent a long ball past Ljubomir Jurić into the area.

Daniel Dumitrescu moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Ratko Stojanović failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

17'

Tiberiu Gabor tried to sprint past Zdenko Vlasić but Zdenko Vlasić blocked Tiberiu Gabor in a good, clean tackle.

18'

Marko Tomčić played the ball to Lucijan Broz's feet, the ball was picked up by Lucijan Broz before Dan Alexandrescu could intercept.

Lucijan Broz tried to dribble past Bogdan Funar but Bogdan Funar didn't allow.

19'

Cătălin Vãduva looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Zdenko Vlasić.

21'

Horațiu Petrescu attempted to feed the high ball but Dobroslav Mihailović coolly intercepted the pass.

24'

Bogdan Funar took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

26'

Tiberiu Gabor curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was blocked by Zdenko Vlasić.

27'

Cătălin Vãduva tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Momir Dragić blocked it.

28'

Poor corner kick delivered by Lucijan Broz that went straight to the opposition.

29'

Tiberiu Gabor played it past Ljubomir Jurić.

Tiberiu Gabor dribbled past Momir Dragić.

Tiberiu Gabor stepped away from Josif Branković and fired in a curving shot at goal.

Matko Dragović tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

30'

tried a tactical change.

tried a tactical change.

31'

Bogdan Funar lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

35'

Bogdan Funar tried to get onto the pass but Zdenko Vlasić did well to spot and intercept the pass.

36'

Bogdan Funar sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

37'

Tiberiu Gabor dispatched the freekick goalwards. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

38'

Bogdan Funar tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

40'

Tiberiu Gabor tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Dobroslav Mihailović.

41'

Daniel Dumitrescu made a pass to Horia Vasilescu, Zdenko Vlasić couldn't cut it.

Horia Vasilescu jinked past Ljubomir Jurić.

Horia Vasilescu found a perfect spot and hit a hopeful looking shot. Ratko Stojanović didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Horia Vasilescu sent the ball well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

42'

Horațiu Petrescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Dobroslav Mihailović.

43'

Zdenko Vlasić went in with a successful block tackle on Horațiu Petrescu before Horațiu Petrescu tried to pass the ball.

44'

Horațiu Petrescu used his skill to go past Dobroslav Mihailović.

Horațiu Petrescu got the float cross in from the wing, Ljubomir Jurić couldn't cut it.

Daniel Dumitrescu won the ball in the air from Josif Branković, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Matko Dragović gathered the ball safely.

45'

Horațiu Petrescu shot a knuckle shot over Momir Dragić from 30 yards.

But Horațiu Petrescu scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an epic miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Croatia had 29% possession in the match, while Moldova had 71%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Corner taken by Bogdan Funar and cut out by the opposition.

47'

Horia Vasilescu played a lovely ball for Daniel Dumitrescu, Daniel Dumitrescu picked up on the ball before Zdenko Vlasić could intercept.

Daniel Dumitrescu delivered the ball in from wide, Ljubomir Jurić stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Horia Vasilescu headed it across the goal but Ratko Stojanović used his head to clear the ball.

49'

Lucijan Broz tried to dart past Lucian Iliescu but Lucian Iliescu robbed Lucijan Broz.

50'

Bogdan Funar stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Sorin Vasile got to the ball ahead of Josif Branković, then headed it across the goal.

But Sorin Vasile scooped it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Sorin Vasile. He looked like he was short of match practice.

51'

Horia Vasilescu attempted to play a long ball but The ball bounced off Zdenko Vlasić.

52'

Horia Vasilescu tried to skip past Josif Branković but Josif Branković blocked Horia Vasilescu.

53'

Tiberiu Gabor played the ball long,Ljubomir Jurić couldn't cut it.

Horia Sala hit a spectacular half volley, Ratko Stojanović approached too late to tackle him.

Matko Dragović failed to stop the ball ... Horia Sala scored a goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Croatia 0 - 1 Moldova

54'

Tiberiu Gabor easily got past the challenge of Božo Dragić.

Tiberiu Gabor attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Ljubomir Jurić approached too late to clear the danger.

Matko Dragović got back in time to make the save.

56'

Dan Alexandrescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ljubomir Jurić.

58'

Tiberiu Gabor tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ljubomir Jurić.

59'

Horia Vasilescu got past Zdenko Vlasić.

Horia Vasilescu centred the ball, Ljubomir Jurić tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Lucian Iliescu, Ratko Stojanović approached too late to tackle him.

Matko Dragović saved and deflected the ball clear.

60'

tried a tactical change.

Flaviu Serban on for Paul Vasilescu.

changed their tactics.

Dumitru Dumitru finished his warm up and replaced Cătălin Vãduva.

Andrei Petrescu came on as a sub for Dan Alexandrescu.

Bogdan Funar made an attempt to move the ball forward but Ljubomir Jurić did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

61'

Dumitru Dumitru played a wonderful ball for Horia Vasilescu, Horia Vasilescu picked up on the ball before Zdenko Vlasić could reach it.

Horia Vasilescu dribbled past Ljubomir Jurić.

Horia Vasilescu found himself in some space and had a go on goal. Josif Branković approached too late to tackle him.

Matko Dragović failed to clear the ball away ... A fine goal all round by Horia Vasilescu !!! ... He was delighted !

Croatia 0 - 2 Moldova

62'

Horațiu Petrescu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Dobroslav Mihailović.

63'

Dobroslav Mihailović tried to dribble past Horațiu Petrescu but Horațiu Petrescu dispossessed Dobroslav Mihailović.

64'

Horațiu Petrescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dobroslav Mihailović.

65'

Tiberiu Gabor moved the ball forward for Bogdan Funar, Bogdan Funar picked up on the ball before Ljubomir Jurić could reach it.

Bogdan Funar knocked a lovely ball for Lucian Iliescu, Lucian Iliescu latched onto the ball before Momir Dragić could reach it.

Lucian Iliescu found a perfect spot and chipped the ball goalwards. Josif Branković failed to charge down the shot.

Matko Dragović elected to fist the ball to safety.

68'

Daniel Dumitrescu skipped past the challenge of Dobroslav Mihailović.

The ball was curled in from Daniel Dumitrescu, Ljubomir Jurić couldn't reach it.

Ratko Stojanović climbed above Horia Sala, then headed the ball clear.

69'

Horațiu Petrescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Dobroslav Mihailović.

70'

Horațiu Petrescu hit the ball forward to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor trapped the ball nicely before Dobroslav Mihailović could cut it out.

Tiberiu Gabor put some curve on the shot from distance but Ljubomir Jurić scrambled the ball away.

71'

Bogdan Funar hit a long ball upfield,Zdenko Vlasić failed to intercept the pass.

Horia Sala climbed above Josif Branković, then had a header for a goal.

Horia Sala put it clean over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

74'

Daniel Dumitrescu sprinted to escape from Zdenko Vlasić.

Daniel Dumitrescu got the float cross in from the wing, Ljubomir Jurić couldn't cut it.

Lucian Iliescu won the ball in the air from Ratko Stojanović, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Matko Dragović did well to turn the ball round the post.

75'

Tiberiu Gabor dribbled past Momir Dragić.

Tiberiu Gabor passed the ball to Sorin Vasile, Ljubomir Jurić failed to reach the ball.

Sorin Vasile passed the ball to Horia Sala, Momir Dragić tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Horia Sala found a gap and had a go on goal. Josif Branković failed to block the shot.

Matko Dragović blocked the shot.

77'

Dumitru Dumitru stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Božo Dragić showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

78'

Daniel Dumitrescu tried to take the ball past Zdenko Vlasić but Zdenko Vlasić robbed Daniel Dumitrescu.

79'

Horațiu Petrescu played a perfect pass for Horia Vasilescu, the ball was picked up by Horia Vasilescu before Dobroslav Mihailović could cut it out.

Horațiu Petrescu picked up Horia Vasilescu's superb pass, Ljubomir Jurić missed his interception.

Horațiu Petrescu crossed the ball high into the box, Dobroslav Mihailović stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Josif Branković had the beating in the air of Lucian Iliescu, then headed clear the danger.

80'

Horia Vasilescu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Zdenko Vlasić lost his balance, Horia Vasilescu dribbled past Zdenko Vlasić.

Horia Vasilescu dribbled past Ljubomir Jurić.

Horia Vasilescu tried to skip past the challenge of Zdenko Vlasić but Zdenko Vlasić didn't allow.

81'

Zdenko Vlasić tried to jink past Horațiu Petrescu but Horațiu Petrescu blocked Zdenko Vlasić in a good, clean tackle.

83'

Tiberiu Gabor passed along the floor for Horia Vasilescu to pick it up, Ljubomir Jurić missed his interception.

Horia Vasilescu passed the ball to Horia Sala, Horia Sala trapped the ball nicely before Momir Dragić could reach it.

Horia Sala struck from a narrow angle but the shot was blocked by Ratko Stojanović.

85'

Horia Vasilescu made a good pass to Daniel Dumitrescu, Daniel Dumitrescu took it in his stride before Dobroslav Mihailović could reach it.

Zdenko Vlasić was outmuscled by Daniel Dumitrescu.

Daniel Dumitrescu found himself in some space and shot on the ball. Josif Branković approached too late to block it.

But Daniel Dumitrescu blazed it over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

87'

Bogdan Funar played a long ball looking for the head of Horia Sala, Horia Sala brought the ball under control superbly before Božo Dragić could cut it out.

Horia Sala found himself in some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Josif Branković wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Matko Dragović was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Vintage strike from Horia Sala !!! GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Croatia 0 - 3 Moldova

88'

Petko Župan stepped up and struck the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

90'

Horațiu Petrescu delivered the ball to Tiberiu Gabor, Dobroslav Mihailović missed his interception.

Tiberiu Gabor crossed into the box from the wing, Ljubomir Jurić missed his interception.

Lucian Iliescu headed it to the goal but Ratko Stojanović used his head to clear the ball.

End Match Croatia 0 - 3 Moldova