Welcome to the match between Birlad F.C. and Craiova F.C.

1'

Danciu Traian tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Mihai Vasile.

2'

Demetrescu Cristea tried to sprint past Viorel Dumitrescu but Viorel Dumitrescu succesfully won the ball from Demetrescu Cristea.

5'

Sechelariu Olimpiu was pressed by Viorel Dumitrescu but he evaded the challenge and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Sechelariu Olimpiu blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

6'

Sandu Ionescu tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Sechelariu Olimpiu found himself in the way of the ball.

7'

Sandu Ionescu faked a pass then cut Bibescu Irinel in a different direction.

Pătraşcu Marcel blocked Sandu Ionescu in a good, clean tackle before Sandu Ionescu could pass the ball.

10'

Sebastian Nicolescu floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Dragomir Dumitru had the beating in the air of Demetrescu Cristea, then nodded the ball forward.

Mihaita Nicolescu tried an optimistic effort at goal. Burdujan Denis wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Mihaita Nicolescu couldn't get it on target ... He should have hit the target at least.

11'

Sechelariu Olimpiu took the ball past Flaviu Lungu.

Sechelariu Olimpiu blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Viorel Dumitrescu approached too late to tackle him.

But Sechelariu Olimpiu's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

12'

Octavian Alexandrescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Bibescu Irinel came close and blocked it.

14'

Bărboianu Albert darted past Flaviu Lungu.

Bărboianu Albert tried to skip past Mihai Vasile but Mihai Vasile dispossessed Bărboianu Albert.

15'

Bibescu Irinel tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sandu Ionescu.

16'

Sebastian Nicolescu tried to skip past the challenge of Danciu Traian but Danciu Traian cleanly tackled the ball.

19'

Mihaita Nicolescu passed the ball to Viorel Dumitrescu, Pătraşcu Marcel stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Viorel Dumitrescu faked a pass then cut Bibescu Irinel in a different direction.

Viorel Dumitrescu tried to dribble past Pătraşcu Marcel but Pătraşcu Marcel blocked Viorel Dumitrescu.

20'

Sechelariu Olimpiu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Flaviu Lungu.

22'

Mihaita Nicolescu tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

23'

Lup Mugur's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

24'

Sebastian Nicolescu sent over the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

25'

Lup Mugur passed along the floor for Crăciun Gelu to pick it up, Flaviu Lungu failed to intercept the pass.

Crăciun Gelu used his skill to go past Viorel Dumitrescu.

Crăciun Gelu attempted a thunderous drive! but Dragomir Dumitru got in and cleared the danger.

26'

Sandu Ionescu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Burdujan Denis challenged Dragomir Dumitru for a heading, then used his head to clear the ball.

29'

Sandu Ionescu delivered the ball to Octavian Alexandrescu, Pătraşcu Marcel tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Whilst still some way from goal, Octavian Alexandrescu tried to lob the keeper. Bibescu Irinel failed to charge down the shot.

Octavian Alexandrescu struck it just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

30'

Lup Mugur jinked past Flaviu Lungu.

Viorel Dumitrescu went in with a successful block tackle on Lup Mugur before Lup Mugur attempted to pass the ball.

33'

The freekick was quickly taken by Viorel Dumitrescu. But Viorel Dumitrescu didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

35'

Bibescu Irinel tried to sprint past Octavian Alexandrescu but Octavian Alexandrescu denied.

36'

Viorel Dumitrescu tried to knock a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Sechelariu Olimpiu.

38'

Lup Mugur tried to play it past Flaviu Lungu but Lup Mugur lost the ball to Flaviu Lungu.

39'

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

40'

Lup Mugur passed the ball to Sechelariu Olimpiu, Flaviu Lungu failed to intercept the pass.

Sechelariu Olimpiu played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Viorel Dumitrescu.

41'

Poienaru Dan tried to play it past Octavian Alexandrescu but Poienaru Dan lost the ball to Octavian Alexandrescu.

42'

Pătraşcu Marcel played the ball high to Poienaru Dan, Octavian Alexandrescu missed his interception.

Poienaru Dan was able to make space and shot on the ball. Dragomir Dumitru couldn't reach it.

Augustin Bălan was caught out of position ... Poienaru Dan scored !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Birlad F.C. 1 - 0 Craiova F.C.

43'

Pătraşcu Marcel turned with the ball past Sandu Ionescu.

Pătraşcu Marcel tried his luck with a medium range chip but Octavian Alexandrescu made the clearance.

44'

Pătraşcu Marcel was shown a yellow card.

Danciu Traian shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Sebastian Nicolescu failed to charge down the shot.

Brilliantly saved by Augustin Bălan!.

45'

Bibescu Irinel delivered the ball to Pătraşcu Marcel, the ball was picked up by Pătraşcu Marcel before Sandu Ionescu could reach it.

Pătraşcu Marcel played it past Octavian Alexandrescu.

Pătraşcu Marcel was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Dragomir Dumitru failed to block the shot.

Augustin Bălan managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Birlad F.C. took the lead.Birlad F.C. had 55% possession in the match, while Craiova F.C. had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Bibescu Irinel was pressed by Sandu Ionescu but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Bibescu Irinel didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a wasted opportunity.

48'

Bărboianu Albert played a great ball for Poienaru Dan, Poienaru Dan trapped the ball nicely before Sebastian Nicolescu could intercept.

Poienaru Dan sent in a float cross, Mihai Vasile tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Crăciun Gelu dived onto the ball towards the goal but Neculai Negrescu used his head to clear the ball.

50'

Viorel Dumitrescu hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Sechelariu Olimpiu couldn't reach it.

Good save by Basarabeanu Alex who held the ball well.

51'

Sechelariu Olimpiu picked up Lup Mugur's superb pass, Viorel Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Sechelariu Olimpiu shot past Flaviu Lungu for the top corner from 20 yards.

Well held by Augustin Bălan.

52'

Lup Mugur went by the challenge of Flaviu Lungu.

Lup Mugur tried to get onto the pass but Viorel Dumitrescu did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

54'

Sechelariu Olimpiu played a great ball for Lup Mugur, Flaviu Lungu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Viorel Dumitrescu before Lup Mugur tried to get onto the pass.

55'

Viorel Dumitrescu failed in his attempt to play it past Sechelariu Olimpiu.

56'

Bărboianu Albert delivered the ball to Danciu Traian, Danciu Traian picked up on the ball before Mihai Vasile could reach it.

Danciu Traian tried to twist past Sebastian Nicolescu but Sebastian Nicolescu blocked Danciu Traian.

58'

Octavian Alexandrescu attempted to lift the ball forward but Pătraşcu Marcel cut it out.

60'

Pass by Lup Mugur to Sechelariu Olimpiu, the ball was picked up by Sechelariu Olimpiu before Flaviu Lungu could intercept.

Sechelariu Olimpiu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Viorel Dumitrescu.

61'

Sebastian Nicolescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Danciu Traian cut it out easily.

62'

Viorel Dumitrescu directed the ball nicely to Flaviu Lungu, Flaviu Lungu latched onto the ball before Sechelariu Olimpiu could reach it.

Flaviu Lungu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Lup Mugur did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

63'

Sandu Ionescu played a wonderful ball for Octavian Alexandrescu, Octavian Alexandrescu latched onto the ball before Pătraşcu Marcel could intercept.

Octavian Alexandrescu made a pass to Flaviu Lungu, Flaviu Lungu took it in his stride before Bibescu Irinel could reach it.

Flaviu Lungu tried his luck from a distance but the shot was blocked by Pătraşcu Marcel.

66'

Demetrescu Cristea tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

67'

Crăciun Gelu looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Mihai Vasile did well to spot and intercept the pass.

68'

Octavian Alexandrescu tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Pătraşcu Marcel.

69'

Lup Mugur tried to skip past Flaviu Lungu but failed.

71'

Bibescu Irinel tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sandu Ionescu.

73'

Crăciun Gelu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

76'

Sandu Ionescu directed the ball nicely to Octavian Alexandrescu, Octavian Alexandrescu took possession of the ball before Bibescu Irinel could cut it out.

Pătraşcu Marcel blocked Octavian Alexandrescu in a good, clean tackle before Octavian Alexandrescu attempted to pass the ball.

77'

Bibescu Irinel knocked a lovely ball for Pătraşcu Marcel, Pătraşcu Marcel latched onto the ball before Octavian Alexandrescu could intercept.

Pătraşcu Marcel delivered a float cross, Sandu Ionescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dragomir Dumitru got to the ball ahead of Poienaru Dan, then headed the ball to safety.

78'

Sebastian Nicolescu moved the ball forward for Viorel Dumitrescu, Sechelariu Olimpiu missed his interception.

Viorel Dumitrescu tried to dart past Lup Mugur but Lup Mugur didn't allow.

82'

Lup Mugur attempted to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Flaviu Lungu.

83'

Dragomir Dumitru swung the corner into the box.

Neculai Negrescu won the aerial challenge against Demetrescu Cristea, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Basarabeanu Alex did well to save and hold onto the ball.

86'

Sechelariu Olimpiu hit the ball forward to Lup Mugur, Lup Mugur latched onto the ball before Octavian Alexandrescu could cut it out.

Lup Mugur fed the ball forward to Sechelariu Olimpiu, Flaviu Lungu couldn't cut out the pass.

Sechelariu Olimpiu tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Viorel Dumitrescu.

87'

Sechelariu Olimpiu executed a block tackle on Flaviu Lungu before Flaviu Lungu attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

91'

Bărboianu Albert had the pace to beat Sebastian Nicolescu.

Bărboianu Albert crossed the ball low , Mihai Vasile failed to reach the ball.

Crăciun Gelu let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Neculai Negrescu cleared the ball.

92'

Lup Mugur directed the ball to Sechelariu Olimpiu, Sechelariu Olimpiu took it in his stride before Flaviu Lungu could cut it out.

Poienaru Dan received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sechelariu Olimpiu, Poienaru Dan took it in his stride before Viorel Dumitrescu could intercept.

Poienaru Dan struck from a narrow angle but Neculai Negrescu cleared the ball to safety.

93'

Sandu Ionescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball came off Pătraşcu Marcel.

94'

Bibescu Irinel tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Dragomir Dumitru made it first to the ball and intercepted.

95'

Corner taken by Poienaru Dan and cut out by the opposition.

End Match Birlad F.C. 1 - 0 Craiova F.C.