Welcome to the match between rapid bucuresti and Simeria athletic

2'

Félix Costa had shrugged off the challenge of Rus Ionel and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Félix Costa sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

3'

Popescu Sandu was pressed by Rus Ionel but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck with a long range chip.

It went close from Popescu Sandu ... He buried his face in his hands.

6'

Ivan Shevchenko 's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

7'

Popescu Sandu tried to get past Rus Ionel but Rus Ionel succesfully won the ball from Popescu Sandu.

8'

Cuza Dorin delivered the ball to Constantinescu Mugurel, Niko Filipovic failed to intercept the pass.

Constantinescu Mugurel blasted a banana shot from long range. Ratiu Adelin couldn't reach it.

But it was well wide from Constantinescu Mugurel ... It was a poor miss from Constantinescu Mugurel. He looked like he was short of match practice.

9'

Salajan Irinel was shown a yellow card.

Ivan Shevchenko went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Ratiu Adelin flighted the ball to Popescu Sandu, Popescu Răducu couldn't cut out the pass.

Popescu Sandu delivered the ball to Pruteanu Crin, Pruteanu Crin trapped the ball nicely before Bârloiu Florin could cut it out.

Pruteanu Crin tried an audacious shot on goal but the shot clattered off Trandafir Sorin.

13'

Popescu Sandu hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Rus Ionel approached too late to block it.

It went just wide by Popescu Sandu ... He dropped to his knees.

14'

Félix Costa easily got past the challenge of Rus Ionel.

Félix Costa span past Lupescu Mihai.

Félix Costa took the ball past Rus Ionel.

Félix Costa found himself with plenty of time and shot on the ball. Bârloiu Florin couldn't reach it.

Cioran Horaţiu turned the ball behind.

15'

Salajan Irinel shot from 30 yards but Rus Ionel got in and cleared the danger.

16'

Ratiu Adelin had the pace to beat Popescu Răducu.

Ratiu Adelin span past Deleanu Mihai.

Ratiu Adelin tried to jink past Bârloiu Florin but Ratiu Adelin lost out to Bârloiu Florin.

17'

Popescu Sandu played the ball to Félix Costa's feet, the ball was picked up by Félix Costa before Rus Ionel could cut it out.

Félix Costa attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Lupescu Mihai.

18'

Salajan Irinel tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Lupescu Mihai did well to spot and intercept the pass.

21'

Popescu Sandu attempted to lob the ball forward but Constantinescu Mugurel blocked it.

22'

Ratiu Adelin skipped past Lupescu Mihai.

Ratiu Adelin found a chance to score from medium range but Rus Ionel did well to close down the space.

24'

Ratiu Adelin tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Popescu Răducu.

25'

Cuza Dorin tried to use his skill to go past Romanescu Liviu but Romanescu Liviu block tackled Cuza Dorin.

27'

Deleanu Mihai ran up to take the corner.

Rus Ionel got up above Serbanoiu Francisc, then headed the ball forward.

Constantinescu Mugurel twisted past Pruteanu Crin.

Constantinescu Mugurel shot for the top corner but Ratiu Adelin cleared the ball from danger.

28'

Ivan Shevchenko lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

29'

Popescu Sandu went by the challenge of Rus Ionel.

Popescu Sandu was pressed by Lupescu Mihai but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

Cioran Horaţiu strayed off his line ... Popescu Sandu scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans chanted Popescu Sandu's name !

rapid bucuresti 1 - 0 Simeria athletic

30'

Ratiu Adelin came off to be replaced by Kalule Bahamdan.

Félix Costa jogged off and was replaced by Gustave Lavoie.

rapid bucuresti changed their tactics.

Niko Filipovic received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kalule Bahamdan, Niko Filipovic took it in his stride before Popescu Răducu could intercept.

Niko Filipovic attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Deleanu Mihai.

32'

Lupescu Mihai shielded the ball from Gustave Lavoie and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Lupescu Mihai struck the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

33'

Popescu Sandu made a pass to Gustave Lavoie, Gustave Lavoie took possession of the ball before Rus Ionel could cut it out.

Gustave Lavoie faked a pass then cut Lupescu Mihai in a different direction.

Gustave Lavoie was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Bârloiu Florin approached too late to clear the danger.

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

34'

Ivan Shevchenko looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Salajan Irinel won the aerial challenge against Bârloiu Florin, then headed it across the goal.

But Salajan Irinel didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

35'

Salajan Irinel picked up Romanescu Liviu's long ball, Bunescu Florin failed to intercept the pass.

Salajan Irinel found himself with plenty of time and took a shot. Trandafir Sorin approached too late to block it.

But Salajan Irinel effort went inches wide ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

37'

The referee showed Constantinescu Mugurel a yellow card.

39'

Kalule Bahamdan played it confidently past Deleanu Mihai.

Kalule Bahamdan darted past Popescu Răducu.

Kalule Bahamdan took the ball past Deleanu Mihai.

Kalule Bahamdan got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Bârloiu Florin wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Cioran Horaţiu was caught in no man's land ... A fine goal all round by Kalule Bahamdan !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

rapid bucuresti 2 - 0 Simeria athletic

40'

Popescu Sandu turned on the ball to leave Rus Ionel standing.

Popescu Sandu tried to skip past Lupescu Mihai but Lupescu Mihai won the ball from Popescu Sandu.

41'

Ivan Shevchenko went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

42'

Deleanu Mihai tried to use his skill to go past Romanescu Liviu but Romanescu Liviu blocked Deleanu Mihai.

43'

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

45'

Zander Hart skipped past Bunescu Florin.

Zander Hart was pressed by Cuza Dorin but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

Cioran Horaţiu was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Vintage strike from Zander Hart !!! GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

rapid bucuresti 3 - 0 Simeria athletic

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Simeria athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.rapid bucuresti had 65% possession in the match, while Simeria athletic had 35%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Popescu Sandu darted past Rus Ionel.

Popescu Sandu flicked the ball over Lupescu Mihai's head !.

Popescu Sandu was in the clear.

Popescu Sandu found himself in the clear with just Cioran Horaţiu to beat and shot hard and low. Scored !!!

rapid bucuresti 4 - 0 Simeria athletic

48'

Popescu Sandu tried to dart past Rus Ionel but Rus Ionel block tackled Popescu Sandu.

49'

Niko Filipovic block tackled Deleanu Mihai before Deleanu Mihai tried to pass the ball.

50'

Bârloiu Florin lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

51'

Zander Hart attempted to lob the ball forward but Bunescu Florin did well to spot and intercept the pass.

52'

Niko Filipovic sprinted to escape from Popescu Răducu.

Niko Filipovic sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Deleanu Mihai threw himself in front of the shot.

53'

Kalule Bahamdan tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Deleanu Mihai.

54'

Popescu Sandu evaded the challenge of Rus Ionel and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

But Popescu Sandu sent the ball well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

55'

Niko Filipovic attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Popescu Răducu.

56'

Popescu Sandu twisted past Rus Ionel.

Popescu Sandu unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Lupescu Mihai approached too late to block it.

It went close from Popescu Sandu ... He dropped to his knees.

57'

The referee showed Gustave Lavoie a yellow card.

Popescu Sandu shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Rus Ionel couldn't reach it.

But Popescu Sandu didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a terrible miss.

59'

Bunescu Florin attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Ivan Shevchenko .

60'

Kalule Bahamdan tried to dribble past Deleanu Mihai but Deleanu Mihai nicked the ball from the toes of Kalule Bahamdan.

61'

Popescu Sandu attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Rus Ionel.

62'

Gustave Lavoie blocked Lupescu Mihai in a good, clean tackle before Lupescu Mihai attempted to pass the ball.

63'

Niko Filipovic shielded the ball from Popescu Răducu and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Niko Filipovic struck the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

64'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Deleanu Mihai.

Kalule Bahamdan fired off a medium-ranged shot but Popescu Răducu charged down the shot.

65'

Kalule Bahamdan tried to score from long range but Deleanu Mihai made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

66'

Lupescu Mihai tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Gustave Lavoie.

67'

Kalule Bahamdan span past Popescu Răducu.

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Deleanu Mihai.

Kalule Bahamdan directed the ball nicely to Gustave Lavoie, Gustave Lavoie latched onto the ball before Trandafir Sorin could reach it.

Gustave Lavoie tried to dribble past Bârloiu Florin but Bârloiu Florin denied.

68'

Popescu Răducu looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Niko Filipovic.

69'

Popescu Sandu tried to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Rus Ionel.

70'

Cuza Dorin directed the ball to Bunescu Florin, the ball was picked up by Bunescu Florin before Romanescu Liviu could reach it.

Bunescu Florin tried to get onto the pass but Ivan Shevchenko showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

71'

Popescu Sandu tried to jink past Rus Ionel but Rus Ionel blocked Popescu Sandu in a good, clean tackle.

72'

Ivan Shevchenko looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Romanescu Liviu played a pinpoint pass to Salajan Irinel, Trandafir Sorin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Salajan Irinel curled a shot from an angle but Bârloiu Florin threw himself in front of the shot.

74'

Deleanu Mihai had the pace to beat Niko Filipovic.

Deleanu Mihai used his skill to go past Kalule Bahamdan.

Deleanu Mihai put a float cross over Niko Filipovic in to the far post.

Constantinescu Mugurel out-jumped Pruteanu Crin, then nodded the ball forward.

Lucescu Georgel made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Gustave Lavoie.

75'

Popescu Sandu tried to play it past Rus Ionel but it failed.

77'

Poor corner kick by Ivan Shevchenko . He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

78'

Popescu Sandu shielded the ball from Rus Ionel and tried his luck from 30 yards.

However, Popescu Sandu put it well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

80'

Bunescu Florin lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

81'

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

82'

Popescu Sandu was pressed by Deleanu Mihai but he evaded the challenge and fired off a long shot.

But Popescu Sandu scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Popescu Sandu. He was lacking match sharpness.

83'

Kalule Bahamdan struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Popescu Răducu failed to charge down the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

84'

Popescu Sandu tried to twist past Lupescu Mihai but Lupescu Mihai blocked Popescu Sandu in a good, clean tackle.

85'

Popescu Răducu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

87'

Niko Filipovic attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Popescu Răducu.

88'

Popescu Sandu played a high ball forward for Serbanoiu Francisc to run onto, Serbanoiu Francisc brought the ball down well before Rus Ionel could intercept.

Serbanoiu Francisc directed the ball to Ivan Shevchenko , Ivan Shevchenko trapped the ball nicely before Bârloiu Florin could reach it.

Ivan Shevchenko found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Trandafir Sorin failed to charge down the shot.

Cioran Horaţiu did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

90'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Popescu Răducu.

Kalule Bahamdan tried to put the ball across but Deleanu Mihai intercepted but couldn't control.

91'

Ivan Shevchenko sent in the freekick. But Ivan Shevchenko put it wide.

92'

Rus Ionel was shown a yellow card.

Lupescu Mihai made good use of the scissors dribble. As Popescu Sandu lost his balance, Lupescu Mihai dribbled past Popescu Sandu.

Lupescu Mihai tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Gustave Lavoie intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

93'

Ivan Shevchenko failed in his attempt to dart past Popescu Răducu.

End Match rapid bucuresti 4 - 0 Simeria athletic