Welcome to the match between rapid bucuresti and Timisoara villa

1'

Félix Costa moved the ball forward for Salajan Irinel, Anton Vãduva failed to reach the ball.

Salajan Irinel got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Fane Alexandrescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Salajan Irinel put it wide ... It was an epic miss.

2'

Ratiu Adelin evaded the challenge of Dragos Dumitrescu and struck a long range piledriver!.

Doru Gabor did well to tip it round the post.

4'

Zander Hart attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ovidiu Gabor.

5'

Ratiu Adelin tried to feed the high ball but Dragos Dumitrescu got in the way of the ball.

6'

Popescu Sandu had shrugged off the challenge of Anton Vãduva and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Doru Gabor did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

8'

Félix Costa tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Filip Cojocaru.

9'

Nitulescu Lucretiu sprinted past Dragos Dumitrescu.

Nitulescu Lucretiu laid it forward to Félix Costa, Félix Costa trapped the ball nicely before Sandu Ionescu could intercept.

From medium range, Félix Costa bent the ball towards goal but Dragos Dumitrescu charged down the shot.

10'

Ivan Shevchenko took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

12'

Fane Alexandrescu tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Félix Costa removed the danger.

13'

Ivan Shevchenko skipped easily past the challenge of Dragos Dumitrescu.

Ivan Shevchenko shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Sandu Ionescu approached too late to block it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

14'

Ivan Shevchenko dribbled past Dragos Petran.

Ivan Shevchenko made a good pass to Zander Hart , Zander Hart took possession of the ball before Ovidiu Gabor could cut it out.

Zander Hart fed the ball forward to Pruteanu Crin, Pruteanu Crin latched onto the ball before Dragos Petran could reach it.

Pruteanu Crin made a pass to Ratiu Adelin, Ratiu Adelin latched onto the ball before Filip Cojocaru could cut it out.

Ratiu Adelin found a gap and shot. Paul Serban failed to block the shot.

But Ratiu Adelin didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have hit the target at least.

15'

Popescu Sandu tried to play it past Paul Serban but Popescu Sandu lost the ball to Paul Serban.

16'

Ivan Shevchenko tried to jink past Anton Vãduva but his possession is lost through a tackle by Anton Vãduva.

17'

Sandu Ionescu tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nitulescu Lucretiu.

18'

Ratiu Adelin flicked the ball over Dragos Dumitrescu's head !.

Ratiu Adelin played it past Sandu Ionescu.

Ratiu Adelin put some curve on the shot from distance but Dragos Dumitrescu cleared the ball to safety.

20'

Félix Costa fed the ball forward to Popescu Sandu, Fane Alexandrescu couldn't reach it.

Popescu Sandu shot from distance. Anton Vãduva approached too late to block it.

But Popescu Sandu sent it far too high ... It was a poor miss from Popescu Sandu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

21'

Popescu Sandu attempted to feed the high ball but Anton Vãduva blocked it.

22'

Zander Hart attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Dragos Petran.

23'

Ratiu Adelin tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Sandu Ionescu failed to charge down the shot.

But Ratiu Adelin struck the ball wide ... It was a poor miss from Ratiu Adelin. He looked like he was short of match practice.

25'

Ivan Shevchenko took the corner to the edge of the area.

Pruteanu Crin climbed above Paul Serban, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Pruteanu Crin got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

26'

Ivan Shevchenko ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Salajan Irinel rose bravely above Filip Cojocaru to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Doru Gabor was caught out of position ... Salajan Irinel scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He was delighted !

rapid bucuresti 1 - 0 Timisoara villa

27'

Anton Vãduva attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Félix Costa.

28'

Dragos Dumitrescu was outmuscled by Ratiu Adelin.

Ratiu Adelin sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Sandu Ionescu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Ratiu Adelin put it well wide ... It was a poor miss from Ratiu Adelin. He looked like he was short of match practice.

29'

Zander Hart jinked past Dragos Petran.

Zander Hart sprinted past Ovidiu Gabor.

Zander Hart made space for himself and tried to lob the ball at goal. Paul Serban failed to block the shot.

But Zander Hart struck the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

30'

Kalule Bahamdan came on for Ratiu Adelin.

Gustave Lavoie was ready to come on for Félix Costa.

rapid bucuresti changed their tactics.

Niko Filipovic replaced Nitulescu Lucretiu.

Yellow card shown to Anton Vãduva.

Romanescu Liviu sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Dragos Petran.

33'

Serbanoiu Francisc tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Dragos Petran wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Serbanoiu Francisc left Doru Gabor with an easy save.

34'

Dragos Dumitrescu was shown a yellow card.

Dragos Petran showed Romanescu Liviu a clean set of heels.

Ivan Shevchenko blocked Dragos Petran before Dragos Petran could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

35'

Kalule Bahamdan hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Dragos Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

36'

Ivan Shevchenko had a go from the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

37'

Popescu Sandu tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Anton Vãduva.

38'

Niko Filipovic turned on the ball to leave Dragos Dumitrescu standing.

Niko Filipovic tried to get the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Sandu Ionescu.

39'

Kalule Bahamdan skipped easily past the challenge of Dragos Dumitrescu.

Kalule Bahamdan curled the ball in at goal from long range. Sandu Ionescu approached too late to block it.

But Kalule Bahamdan put it wide ... It was a shocking miss.

40'

Kalule Bahamdan turned on the ball to leave Sandu Ionescu standing.

Kalule Bahamdan attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Dragos Dumitrescu.

41'

Zander Hart took the ball past Dragos Petran.

Zander Hart delivered the ball to Salajan Irinel, Ovidiu Gabor couldn't reach it.

Salajan Irinel found a gap and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Filip Cojocaru wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Doru Gabor was stranded and helpless to save it ... Salajan Irinel scored !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

rapid bucuresti 2 - 0 Timisoara villa

43'

Kalule Bahamdan played it past Dragos Dumitrescu.

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Sandu Ionescu.

Kalule Bahamdan had the pace to beat Dragos Dumitrescu.

Kalule Bahamdan made an attempt to move the ball forward but Filip Cojocaru did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

44'

Popescu Sandu tried to play it past Anton Vãduva but Anton Vãduva nicked the ball from the toes of Popescu Sandu.

45'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Dragos Dumitrescu.

Kalule Bahamdan evaded the challenge of Sandu Ionescu and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Doru Gabor saved and held onto the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Timisoara villa were unfortunate to go in behind.rapid bucuresti maintained 69% of possession and 31% for Timisoara villa. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ivan Shevchenko could not stop Italian Bălan going past him.

Italian Bălan made a good pass to Gabi Sala, the ball was picked up by Gabi Sala before Romanescu Liviu could reach it.

Italian Bălan received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gabi Sala, Italian Bălan took possession of the ball before Pruteanu Crin could cut it out.

Italian Bălan looked destined to score but Niko Filipovic made a crucial intervention!.

47'

Sandu Ionescu tried to jink past Niko Filipovic but Niko Filipovic dispossessed Sandu Ionescu.

48'

Filip Cojocaru stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Niko Filipovic intercepted but couldn't control.

50'

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

52'

Zander Hart attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Dragos Petran.

54'

Serbanoiu Francisc spotted Pruteanu Crin in the area and lobbed the ball in, Pruteanu Crin brought the ball down well before Sandu Ionescu could cut it out.

Pruteanu Crin tried to sprint past Filip Cojocaru but Filip Cojocaru block tackled Pruteanu Crin.

55'

Popescu Sandu skipped easily past Filip Cojocaru.

Popescu Sandu blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Anton Vãduva couldn't reach it.

But Popescu Sandu's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

56'

Niko Filipovic skipped easily past the challenge of Dragos Dumitrescu.

Niko Filipovic held up the ball, evading the challenge of Sandu Ionescu and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Niko Filipovic ... It was a terrible miss.

58'

Pruteanu Crin hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Anton Vãduva.

59'

Popescu Sandu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Sandu Ionescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

60'

Popescu Sandu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Anton Vãduva intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

61'

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

63'

Gustave Lavoie flicked the ball over Anton Vãduva's head !.

Gustave Lavoie tried his luck with a medium range chip but Fane Alexandrescu got in and cleared the danger.

64'

Corner taken by Ivan Shevchenko .

Salajan Irinel rose bravely above Filip Cojocaru to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

But Salajan Irinel's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

65'

Salajan Irinel skipped easily past Fane Alexandrescu.

Salajan Irinel dribbled past Anton Vãduva.

Salajan Irinel tried to lob the ball at goal. Paul Serban couldn't reach it.

Doru Gabor strayed off his line ... Salajan Irinel finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

rapid bucuresti 3 - 0 Timisoara villa

66'

Niko Filipovic attempted to play a long ball but Dragos Dumitrescu blocked it.

67'

Ovidiu Gabor skipped easily past the challenge of Romanescu Liviu.

Ovidiu Gabor dribbled past Ivan Shevchenko .

Ovidiu Gabor found a gap and had a go on goal. Pruteanu Crin wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Sīrbu Remus did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

68'

Kalule Bahamdan faked a shot before cutting Dragos Dumitrescu in a different direction.

Kalule Bahamdan bent it from medium range. Sandu Ionescu approached too late to tackle him.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

69'

Kalule Bahamdan made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Dragos Dumitrescu.

70'

Niko Filipovic was shown a yellow card.

From long range, Ovidiu Gabor bent the ball towards goal but the shot was charged down by Romanescu Liviu.

71'

Zander Hart attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ovidiu Gabor.

73'

Kalule Bahamdan jinked past Dragos Dumitrescu.

Kalule Bahamdan shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Sandu Ionescu hoofed the ball clear.

74'

Popescu Sandu tried to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Anton Vãduva.

75'

Popescu Sandu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Anton Vãduva.

77'

Ivan Shevchenko swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

79'

Popescu Sandu dribbled past Fane Alexandrescu.

Popescu Sandu rifled a dipping shot past Anton Vãduva towards goal from 20 yards.

Doru Gabor got back in time to make the save.

83'

Popescu Sandu got past Dragos Dumitrescu.

Popescu Sandu found a chance to score from medium range but Anton Vãduva made an crucial challenge!.

84'

Ivan Shevchenko skipped easily past the challenge of Anton Vãduva.

Ivan Shevchenko took the ball past Fane Alexandrescu.

Ivan Shevchenko dribbled past Anton Vãduva.

Ivan Shevchenko lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a fierce shot. Filip Cojocaru didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Ivan Shevchenko looked destined to score but Doru Gabor react fast enough and saved it.

85'

Dragos Dumitrescu blocked Kalule Bahamdan before Kalule Bahamdan attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

86'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ivan Shevchenko that went straight to the opposition.

87'

Popescu Sandu dribbled past Anton Vãduva.

Popescu Sandu tried to get past Fane Alexandrescu but Fane Alexandrescu cleanly tackled the ball.

89'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Dragos Dumitrescu.

Kalule Bahamdan attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Sandu Ionescu.

90'

Niko Filipovic hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Dragos Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

But Niko Filipovic put it wide ... He held his head in his hands.

91'

Popescu Sandu flicked the ball over Anton Vãduva's head !.

Popescu Sandu sprinted to escape from Fane Alexandrescu.

Popescu Sandu fed the ball forward to Zander Hart , Zander Hart picked up on the ball before Paul Serban could reach it.

Salajan Irinel picked up Zander Hart 's excellent ball, Filip Cojocaru couldn't cut out the pass.

Salajan Irinel was able to make space and chipped the ball goalwards. Paul Serban failed to block the shot.

Salajan Irinel was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... That should have been a goal.

End Match rapid bucuresti 3 - 0 Timisoara villa