Welcome to the match between Craiova villa and Birlad city

1'

Iuliu Petrescu struck a long range piledriver! but Valentin Gabor made the clearance.

2'

Radu Grigorescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Iuliu Petrescu.

3'

Iuliu Petrescu tried to play it past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu cleanly tackled the ball.

4'

Ilie Bălan laid it forward to Vasilica Lupei, Vasilica Lupei took it in his stride before Cristi Anghelescu could reach it.

Vasilica Lupei hit the ball from long range. Stelian Vasile didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Vasilica Lupei sent the ball well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

5'

Marin Serban sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

6'

Alexandru Petrescu was shown a yellow card.

Marin Antonescu tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Radu Grigorescu showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

8'

Tiberiu Albescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Stelian Sala.

10'

Radu Grigorescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Ionuț Vãduva.

12'

Radu Grigorescu directed the ball to Stelian Sala, Stelian Sala picked up on the ball before Tiberiu Albescu could intercept.

Pass by Stelian Sala to Radu Grigorescu, Marin Antonescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Radu Grigorescu played a perfect pass for Alexandru Petrescu, Tiberiu Albescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Alexandru Petrescu had a great opportunity to score but he was denied space by Robert Alexandrescu.

14'

Marin Antonescu tried to play a long ball forward but it was intercepted by Stelian Sala.

15'

Alexandru Petrescu tried to sprint past Tiberiu Albescu but Tiberiu Albescu blocked Alexandru Petrescu in a good, clean tackle.

16'

Viorel Petran lobbed it forward to Mihail Iliescu, Radu Grigorescu failed to intercept the pass.

Mihail Iliescu found himself with plenty of time and shot for the top corner. Alexandru Petrescu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andrei Dalca got up and punched the ball out of danger.

17'

Iuliu Petrescu took the play over the halfway line,Radu Grigorescu couldn't cut it.

Viorel Petran got to the ball ahead of Alexandru Petrescu, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Viorel Petran put it just over ... That should have been a goal.

18'

Ilie Bălan directed the ball nicely to Vasilica Lupei, Stelian Vasile failed to reach the ball.

Vasilica Lupei tried to put a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Cristi Anghelescu.

19'

Pass by Cristi Anghelescu to Stelian Vasile, Vasilica Lupei couldn't cut out the pass.

Stelian Vasile tried to square the ball from the wing but his possession was lost through a tackle by Ilie Bălan.

20'

Iuliu Petrescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ionuț Vãduva, Iuliu Petrescu took possession of the ball before Radu Grigorescu could reach it.

Long pass by Iuliu Petrescu to Octavian Bălan, Valentin Gabor failed to intercept the pass.

Octavian Bălan found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Ovidiu Bălan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Saved by Andrei Dalca .

24'

Ovidiu Bălan had a go from the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

25'

Valentin Gabor flicked the ball over Iuliu Petrescu's head !.

Valentin Gabor tried to put the ball across but The ball came off Ionuț Vãduva.

27'

Radu Grigorescu tried to use his skill to go past Iuliu Petrescu but Iuliu Petrescu robbed Radu Grigorescu.

29'

Vasilica Lupei failed in his attempt to dart past Tiberiu Albescu.

30'

Cristi Anghelescu whipped in the corner.

Mihail Iliescu out-jumped Alexandru Petrescu, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Andrei Dalca tipped the ball round the post.

31'

Ionuț Vãduva received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Robert Alexandrescu, Ionuț Vãduva picked up on the ball before Radu Grigorescu could reach it.

Ionuț Vãduva took the ball past Valentin Gabor.

Ionuț Vãduva tried to dribble past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu won the ball from Ionuț Vãduva.

33'

Tiberiu Albescu tried to test the keeper from the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Tiberiu Albescu.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Valentin Gabor.

Stelian Vasile tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ilie Bălan cut it out.

37'

Marin Antonescu got past Stelian Sala.

Marin Antonescu shot from distance but Radu Grigorescu charged down the shot.

39'

Marin Antonescu shielded the ball from Stelian Sala and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Andrei Dalca got up to tip it over.

40'

Tiberiu Albescu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Stelian Sala.

41'

Stelian Vasile played a great ball for Cristi Anghelescu, the ball was picked up by Cristi Anghelescu before Vasilica Lupei could intercept.

Cristi Anghelescu did his best to get the ball into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ilie Bălan.

44'

Stelian Vasile struck a long range piledriver!. Vasilica Lupei failed to block the shot.

But Stelian Vasile sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Stelian Vasile. He was lacking match sharpness.

45'

Tiberiu Albescu lofted the ball to Viorel Petran, Stelian Sala couldn't cut out the pass.

Viorel Petran found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Ovidiu Bălan wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Andrei Dalca tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Craiova villa maintained 56% of possession and 44% for Birlad city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ilie Bălan directed the ball nicely to Vasilica Lupei, Vasilica Lupei took possession of the ball before Stelian Vasile could intercept.

A long ball was delivered by Vasilica Lupei,Cristi Anghelescu failed to intercept the pass.

Luca Petran sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Robert Alexandrescu missed his interception.

Alexandru Petrescu shot with an overhead kick. Octavian Bălan approached too late to tackle him.

Carol Ionesco watched it sail harmlessly over ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

47'

Radu Grigorescu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tiberiu Albescu.

48'

Viorel Petran received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marin Antonescu, Radu Grigorescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Viorel Petran dribbled past Stelian Sala.

Viorel Petran looked destined to score but he couldn't escape the attentions of Alexandru Petrescu.

51'

Marin Antonescu played a great ball for Tiberiu Albescu, the ball was picked up by Tiberiu Albescu before Stelian Sala could cut it out.

Tiberiu Albescu powered past Radu Grigorescu!.

Ovidiu Bălan blocked Tiberiu Albescu in a good, clean tackle before Tiberiu Albescu attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

52'

Valentin Gabor turned on the ball to leave Iuliu Petrescu standing.

Valentin Gabor looked destined to score from medium range but Ionuț Vãduva did well to close down the space.

55'

A high ball was delivered by Radu Grigorescu,Iuliu Petrescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Marin Serban out-jumped Octavian Bălan, then made an attacking header.

Carol Ionesco punched the ball clear.

56'

Marin Antonescu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Octavian Bălan got up above Alexandru Petrescu but the ball went bad.

57'

Valentin Gabor tried to take the ball past Iuliu Petrescu but Valentin Gabor lost out to Iuliu Petrescu.

58'

The referee showed Ovidiu Bălan a yellow card.

The freekick was taken by Ovidiu Bălan. But Ovidiu Bălan sent it far too high.

60'

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

61'

Cristi Anghelescu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Luca Petran came close and blocked it.

63'

Stelian Sala directed the ball nicely to Ilie Bălan, Ilie Bălan trapped the ball nicely before Cristi Anghelescu could reach it.

Ilie Bălan crossed the ball high into the box, Stelian Vasile stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Diving header at goal from Marin Serban but Octavian Bălan headed the ball to safety.

64'

Mihail Iliescu's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

65'

Stelian Vasile tried to dart past Vasilica Lupei but Vasilica Lupei cleanly tackled the ball.

66'

Ionuț Vãduva attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Radu Grigorescu.

67'

Valentin Gabor played a pinpoint pass to Luca Petran, Luca Petran took it in his stride before Ionuț Vãduva could intercept.

Luca Petran sent the ball over from the wing, Iuliu Petrescu couldn't reach it.

Marin Serban jumped with Robert Alexandrescu and won the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Valentin Gabor looked certain to score but Octavian Bălan did well to close down the space.

70'

Ionuț Vãduva faked a shot before cutting Luca Petran in a different direction.

Ionuț Vãduva shielded the ball from Radu Grigorescu and struck a medium range piledriver.

But Ionuț Vãduva scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

71'

Ionuț Vãduva directed the ball nicely to Iuliu Petrescu, the ball was picked up by Iuliu Petrescu before Radu Grigorescu could reach it.

Iuliu Petrescu tried to skip past the challenge of Valentin Gabor but it failed.

72'

Swerving shot by Ionuț Vãduva from long range. Stelian Sala didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Ionuț Vãduva left Andrei Dalca with a simple save.

74'

Mihail Iliescu shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Stelian Sala made the clearance.

76'

Marin Antonescu took the corner.

Stelian Vasile got above Ovidiu Bălan to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Andrei Dalca failed to save ... Vintage strike from Stelian Vasile !!! GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Craiova villa 1 - 0 Birlad city

79'

Ionuț Vãduva stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Valentin Gabor found himself in the way of the ball.

80'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Octavian Bălan.

Tiberiu Albescu hit the ball from long range. Valentin Gabor failed to charge down the shot.

Andrei Dalca did well to tip it wide.

81'

Luca Petran tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Cristi Anghelescu.

85'

Valentin Gabor blocked Ionuț Vãduva before Ionuț Vãduva could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

87'

Ionuț Vãduva tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Valentin Gabor came close and blocked it.

88'

Octavian Bălan played a wonderful ball for Stelian Vasile, Stelian Vasile took possession of the ball before Vasilica Lupei could cut it out.

Stelian Vasile tried to get the cross in but Ilie Bălan made a great interception.

89'

Radu Grigorescu tried to jink past Marin Antonescu but Radu Grigorescu lost out to Marin Antonescu.

91'

Valentin Gabor gave the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Craiova villa 1 - 0 Birlad city