Welcome to the match between Birlad forest and Craiova county

1'

Alin Dumitrescu was shown a yellow card.

2'

Octavian Anghelescu hit the ball from long range. Corneliu Dalca couldn't reach it.

But Octavian Anghelescu sent it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

6'

Serafim Albescu dribbled past Adrian Lupei.

Serafim Albescu played a wonderful ball for Dinu Cojocaru, the ball was picked up by Dinu Cojocaru before Ovidiu Ionescu could reach it.

From wide of the goal, Dinu Cojocaru managed to curl in a shot but Corneliu Vasilescu made the clearance.

8'

Italian Antonescu skipped past the challenge of Dinu Cojocaru.

Italian Antonescu sent in a float cross, Mircea Bălan couldn't reach it.

Tiberiu Constantinescu got above Nelu Ionescu to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

9'

Corneliu Dalca elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Nicu Petran got well above Tiberiu Constantinescu to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Good save by Emil Albu who held the ball well.

10'

Octavian Anghelescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Pompiliu Bălan.

11'

The corner was taken by Răzvan Cojocaru towards the edge of the area.

Petru Albu out-jumped Nicu Petran, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Petru Albu's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... That should have been a goal.

12'

Mircea Bălan tried to skip past the challenge of Toma Lupei but Toma Lupei blocked Mircea Bălan.

13'

Mihaita Albescu had the strength to hold off Corneliu Dalca.

Mihaita Albescu tried to play it past Pompiliu Bălan but Pompiliu Bălan succesfully won the ball from Mihaita Albescu.

15'

Octavian Anghelescu directed the ball nicely to Mihaita Albescu, Pompiliu Bălan couldn't cut out the pass.

Mihaita Albescu dribbled past Corneliu Dalca.

Mihaita Albescu was through on goal.

Mihaita Albescu advanced on Manuel Dalca, evaded the keeper, and applied the finish. Super Finish !!!

Birlad forest 0 - 1 Craiova county

16'

Răzvan Cojocaru laid it forward to Andrei Gabor, Ovidiu Ionescu missed his interception.

Andrei Gabor stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Adrian Lupei read the game well to intercept the ball.

17'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Mircea Bălan before Italian Antonescu attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

18'

Mihaita Albescu had the strength to hold off Corneliu Dalca.

Mihaita Albescu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Pompiliu Bălan.

19'

Pompiliu Bălan tried to play it past Octavian Anghelescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Octavian Anghelescu.

20'

Mihaita Albescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Corneliu Dalca intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

21'

The freekick was quickly taken by Corneliu Dalca. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

24'

Andrei Gabor played a pinpoint pass to Răzvan Cojocaru, Răzvan Cojocaru trapped the ball nicely before Ovidiu Ionescu could intercept.

Răzvan Cojocaru smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Adrian Lupei failed to block the shot.

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

25'

Răzvan Cojocaru could not stop a confident Adrian Lupei going past him.

Alin Dumitrescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Adrian Lupei, Alin Dumitrescu picked up on the ball before Andrei Gabor could reach it.

Alin Dumitrescu kicked the ball through Marius Vasilescu'legs to Corneliu Vasilescu !!!

Corneliu Vasilescu smashed the ball towards the top corner but Tiberiu Constantinescu blocked the shot.

27'

Andrei Gabor directed the ball nicely to Răzvan Cojocaru, Răzvan Cojocaru picked up on the ball before Adrian Lupei could cut it out.

Răzvan Cojocaru tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Ovidiu Ionescu came close and blocked it.

29'

Italian Antonescu directed the ball to Toma Lupei, Toma Lupei trapped the ball nicely before Dinu Cojocaru could reach it.

Toma Lupei knocked a lovely ball for Italian Antonescu, Mircea Bălan couldn't cut it.

Italian Antonescu crossed the ball low into the box, Dinu Cojocaru failed to reach the ball.

Pompiliu Bălan quickly smashed the ball towards the top corner before Marius Vasilescu could clear it away.

But Pompiliu Bălan put it wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

31'

Răzvan Cojocaru block tackled Adrian Lupei before Adrian Lupei attempted to pass the ball.

32'

Mircea Bălan had shrugged off the challenge of Alin Dumitrescu and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

It went close from Mircea Bălan ... He buckled under the pressure.

33'

Mihaita Albescu made a pass to Mircea Bălan, Mircea Bălan trapped the ball nicely before Pompiliu Bălan could reach it.

Mircea Bălan lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Petru Albu, Petru Albu brought the ball under control superbly before Corneliu Dalca could intercept.

Petru Albu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Nicu Petran failed to block the shot.

Manuel Dalca elected to fist the ball to safety.

34'

Mihaita Albescu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Corneliu Dalca.

35'

Ovidiu Ionescu made a good pass to Adrian Lupei, Adrian Lupei picked up on the ball before Răzvan Cojocaru could intercept.

Adrian Lupei directed the ball nicely to Ovidiu Ionescu, Ovidiu Ionescu trapped the ball nicely before Andrei Gabor could cut it out.

Ovidiu Ionescu hit a fierce shot but Marius Vasilescu cleared the ball to safety.

38'

Pompiliu Bălan tried to play it past Octavian Anghelescu but Pompiliu Bălan lost the ball to Octavian Anghelescu's block tackle.

39'

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

40'

Mircea Bălan sprinted past Toma Lupei.

Mircea Bălan tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Italian Antonescu coolly intercepted the pass.

41'

Adrian Lupei tried to jink past Răzvan Cojocaru but Răzvan Cojocaru dispossessed Adrian Lupei.

42'

Mihaita Albescu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Corneliu Dalca.

43'

Corneliu Dalca sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

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46'

Serafim Albescu ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Nicu Petran challenged Dinu Cojocaru for a heading, then headed the ball to safety.

48'

Italian Antonescu played it confidently past Mircea Bălan.

Italian Antonescu dribbled past Dinu Cojocaru.

Italian Antonescu sprinted past Mircea Bălan.

Italian Antonescu tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Marius Vasilescu.

49'

Tiberiu Constantinescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

51'

Dinu Cojocaru tried to dribble past Toma Lupei but it failed.

52'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Dinu Cojocaru before Italian Antonescu tried to get onto the pass.

53'

Italian Antonescu swung the corner into the box.

Alin Dumitrescu got above Marius Vasilescu to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Alin Dumitrescu put it clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

55'

A high ball was delivered by Mihaita Albescu,Pompiliu Bălan failed to reach the ball.

Petru Albu jumped above Nicu Petran, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Manuel Dalca tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Petru Albu found the net !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Birlad forest 0 - 2 Craiova county

57'

Andrei Gabor curled the ball in at goal from long range but Pompiliu Bălan scrambled the ball away.

58'

Andrei Gabor attempted to feed the high ball but Corneliu Vasilescu made a great interception.

59'

Toma Lupei hit the ball forward to Italian Antonescu, Italian Antonescu took possession of the ball before Dinu Cojocaru could intercept.

Italian Antonescu delivered a float cross over Mircea Bălan.

Nelu Ionescu won the ball in the air from Marius Vasilescu, then headed it to the goal.

Emil Albu was caught out of position ... Nelu Ionescu scored an excellent goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Birlad forest 1 - 2 Craiova county

60'

Block tackle from Corneliu Dalca, easily dispossessing Serafim Albescu before Serafim Albescu tried to pass the ball.

61'

Ovidiu Ionescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Adrian Lupei, Ovidiu Ionescu picked up on the ball before Răzvan Cojocaru could intercept.

Ovidiu Ionescu played the ball to Nicu Petran's feet, Andrei Gabor failed to reach the ball.

Nicu Petran found himself with plenty of time and had a go on goal. Tiberiu Constantinescu failed to charge down the shot.

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

62'

Toma Lupei played a great ball for Italian Antonescu, Dinu Cojocaru failed to reach the ball.

Italian Antonescu whipped in a float cross, Mircea Bălan couldn't cut it.

Tiberiu Constantinescu got well above Pompiliu Bălan to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

63'

Răzvan Cojocaru unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Ovidiu Ionescu couldn't reach it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

64'

Dinu Cojocaru ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Tiberiu Constantinescu hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Corneliu Vasilescu headed clear the danger.

65'

Andrei Gabor tried to chip the ball forward but Adrian Lupei made a great interception.

67'

The referee showed Nicu Petran a yellow card.

68'

Ovidiu Ionescu passed the ball past Andrei Gabor to Adrian Lupei.

Adrian Lupei made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Răzvan Cojocaru.

69'

Răzvan Cojocaru fed the ball forward to Octavian Anghelescu, Octavian Anghelescu took possession of the ball before Ovidiu Ionescu could reach it.

Octavian Anghelescu tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Adrian Lupei.

70'

Mihaita Albescu had the chance to score from the spot. But Mihaita Albescu put it over the bar!.

71'

Mihaita Albescu took the corner.

Corneliu Vasilescu beat Marius Vasilescu to the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

76'

Nelu Ionescu fired in the freekick. But it hit the wall.

79'

Toma Lupei attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Mircea Bălan.

80'

Andrei Gabor tried to sprint past Ovidiu Ionescu but Ovidiu Ionescu block tackled Andrei Gabor.

82'

Mircea Bălan escaped from the challenge of Toma Lupei and hit the ball from long range.

Manuel Dalca denied Mircea Bălan.

86'

Adrian Lupei went by the challenge of Răzvan Cojocaru.

Adrian Lupei made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Andrei Gabor.

87'

Adrian Lupei made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Răzvan Cojocaru.

88'

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

92'

Tiberiu Constantinescu floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Serafim Albescu jumped above Nicu Petran, then flicked the ball forward.

Mircea Bălan looked destined to score but he lost the ball to Corneliu Vasilescu.

93'

Corneliu Dalca stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Marius Vasilescu jumped with Corneliu Vasilescu and won the ball, then headed clear the danger.

94'

Mircea Bălan made a good pass to Dinu Cojocaru, Dinu Cojocaru picked up on the ball before Italian Antonescu could reach it.

Dinu Cojocaru chipped it through to Serafim Albescu, Toma Lupei tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Serafim Albescu lined up the shot from the angle but Nicu Petran threw himself in front of the shot.

End Match Birlad forest 1 - 2 Craiova county