Welcome to the match between Craiova county and Birlad albion

1'

Petru Albu swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

6'

Răzvan Cojocaru lifted the ball towards Petru Albu in the area, Petru Albu brought the ball under control superbly before Aurel Dumitrescu could reach it.

Pass by Petru Albu to Serafim Albescu, Cezar Lupei tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Serafim Albescu unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Iancu Vasile cleared the ball.

7'

Silviu Dalca tried to dart past Răzvan Cojocaru but Răzvan Cojocaru cleanly tackled the ball.

8'

Carol Ionescu dribbled past Dinu Cojocaru.

Carol Ionescu escaped from the challenge of Mircea Bălan and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

10'

Andrei Gabor kicked the ball through Dumitru Ardelean'legs to Răzvan Cojocaru !!!

Răzvan Cojocaru stepped away from Ionuț Iliescu and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Răzvan Cojocaru put it wide ... It was a shocking miss.

11'

Carol Ionescu hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Dinu Cojocaru got in and cleared the danger.

12'

Sebastian Ardelean tried to get onto the pass but Octavian Anghelescu read the game well to intercept the ball.

14'

Iancu Vasile lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Cezar Lupei dived onto the ball towards the goal but Marius Vasilescu used his head to clear the ball.

15'

Mircea Bălan had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Carol Ionescu approached too late to tackle him.

Tiberiu Lupei did well to tip it over the bar.

16'

Petru Albu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

17'

Aurel Dumitrescu jinked confidently past Mircea Bălan.

Whilst still some way from goal, Aurel Dumitrescu tried to lob the keeper. Dinu Cojocaru approached too late to clear the danger.

Saved in style by Emil Albu !.

18'

Liviu Serban dribbled past Octavian Anghelescu.

Liviu Serban tried to square the ball from the wing but Mihaita Albescu blocked it.

19'

Liviu Serban delivered a long ball for Ionuț Iliescu, Ionuț Iliescu took it in his stride before Octavian Anghelescu could reach it.

Ionuț Iliescu tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Tiberiu Constantinescu.

21'

Ionuț Iliescu darted past Răzvan Cojocaru.

Ionuț Iliescu tried to sprint past Andrei Gabor but Andrei Gabor nicked the ball from the toes of Ionuț Iliescu.

22'

Pass by Ionuț Iliescu to Liviu Serban, Răzvan Cojocaru couldn't reach it.

Liviu Serban tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Andrei Gabor.

23'

Răzvan Cojocaru attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Aurel Dumitrescu.

26'

Andrei Gabor played the ball to Răzvan Cojocaru's feet, Răzvan Cojocaru trapped the ball nicely before Dumitru Ardelean could cut it out.

Răzvan Cojocaru tried to get onto the pass but Ionuț Iliescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

27'

Ionuț Iliescu played a great ball for Dumitru Ardelean, Dumitru Ardelean picked up on the ball before Răzvan Cojocaru could intercept.

Dumitru Ardelean curled the ball in at goal from distance. Andrei Gabor wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Dumitru Ardelean put it wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

29'

Răzvan Cojocaru executed a block tackle on Ionuț Iliescu before Ionuț Iliescu tried to pass the ball.

30'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Răzvan Cojocaru got in the way of the ball.

31'

Liviu Serban played a lovely ball for Silviu Dalca, Marius Vasilescu failed to reach the ball.

Silviu Dalca tried to dart past Octavian Anghelescu but failed.

35'

Liviu Serban made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Octavian Anghelescu got in the way of the ball.

36'

The referee showed Tiberiu Constantinescu a yellow card.

Liviu Serban tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Tiberiu Constantinescu intercepted but couldn't control.

38'

Andrei Gabor tried to get past Dumitru Ardelean but Andrei Gabor lost the ball to Dumitru Ardelean.

42'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to sprint past Răzvan Cojocaru but Răzvan Cojocaru blocked Ionuț Iliescu in a good, clean tackle.

43'

Mircea Bălan tried to play it past Aurel Dumitrescu but Aurel Dumitrescu cleanly tackled the ball.

44'

Carol Ionescu moved the ball forward for Aurel Dumitrescu, Aurel Dumitrescu latched onto the ball before Mircea Bălan could reach it.

Aurel Dumitrescu faked a shot before cutting Dinu Cojocaru in a different direction.

Aurel Dumitrescu found a chance to score but he was under too much pressure from Tiberiu Constantinescu .

45'

Răzvan Cojocaru directed the ball to Andrei Gabor, Andrei Gabor picked up on the ball before Dumitru Ardelean could cut it out.

Andrei Gabor directed the ball to Petru Albu, Petru Albu latched onto the ball before Ionuț Iliescu could intercept.

Petru Albu hit the ball forward to Andrei Gabor, Andrei Gabor took it in his stride before Iancu Vasile could cut it out.

Andrei Gabor found a gap and had a crack at goal. Cezar Lupei approached too late to block it.

Tiberiu Lupei did well to save and hold onto the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Craiova county had 42% possession in the match, while Birlad albion had 58%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Andrei Gabor passed along the floor for Răzvan Cojocaru to pick it up, Răzvan Cojocaru took it in his stride before Silviu Dalca could cut it out.

Răzvan Cojocaru tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dumitru Ardelean.

47'

Mircea Bălan directed the ball to Andrei Gabor, Andrei Gabor took possession of the ball before Dumitru Ardelean could cut it out.

Andrei Gabor hit the ball from medium range. Ionuț Iliescu failed to charge down the shot.

Tiberiu Lupei was caught out of position ... Andrei Gabor scored. Super finish !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Craiova county 1 - 0 Birlad albion

48'

Ionuț Iliescu passed along the floor for Dumitru Ardelean to pick it up, Dumitru Ardelean took possession of the ball before Răzvan Cojocaru could intercept.

Dumitru Ardelean fired off a medium-ranged shot but Andrei Gabor threw himself in front of the shot.

49'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Răzvan Cojocaru intercepted the pass.

51'

Ionuț Iliescu played a wonderful ball for Dumitru Ardelean, Dumitru Ardelean latched onto the ball before Andrei Gabor could intercept.

Dumitru Ardelean tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Răzvan Cojocaru.

52'

Andrei Gabor got past Dumitru Ardelean.

Andrei Gabor delivered a long ball,Ionuț Iliescu failed to intercept the pass.

Petru Albu hit a spectacular half volley past Iancu Vasile.

It went in the back of the net ... Petru Albu capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Craiova county 2 - 0 Birlad albion

53'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to play a long ball but it was well intercepted by Andrei Gabor.

54'

Cezar Lupei showed Octavian Anghelescu a clean set of heels.

Cezar Lupei dribbled confidently past Răzvan Cojocaru.

Cezar Lupei rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Andrei Gabor approached too late to clear the danger.

But Cezar Lupei scooped it well over the crossbar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

56'

Liviu Serban tried to twist past Octavian Anghelescu but Octavian Anghelescu took the ball away from Liviu Serban.

57'

Dinu Cojocaru made an attempt to move the ball forward but Dumitru Ardelean did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

58'

Carol Ionescu played it confidently past Mircea Bălan.

Carol Ionescu stepped away from Dinu Cojocaru and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Emil Albu managed to turn it behind.

60'

Andrei Gabor made a long pass to Petru Albu, Ionuț Iliescu couldn't reach it.

Petru Albu attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot was blocked by Cezar Lupei.

61'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Răzvan Cojocaru intercepted but couldn't control.

62'

Mihaita Albescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tiberiu Constantinescu, Mihaita Albescu took it in his stride before Silviu Dalca could intercept.

Mihaita Albescu played it past Liviu Serban.

Mihaita Albescu squared the ball from the wing, Silviu Dalca failed to intercept the pass.

Serafim Albescu ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but the shot was blocked by Iancu Vasile.

64'

Mircea Bălan tried to curl one in from long range but Liviu Serban removed the danger.

66'

Andrei Gabor skipped easily past Liviu Serban.

Andrei Gabor passed along the floor for Petru Albu to pick it up, Dumitru Ardelean failed to reach the ball.

Petru Albu found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Cezar Lupei approached too late to clear the danger.

But Petru Albu didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

68'

Dinu Cojocaru struck the freekick over the wall. Dinu Cojocaru was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

69'

Petru Albu knocked a lovely ball for Mihaita Albescu, Mihaita Albescu trapped the ball nicely before Silviu Dalca could intercept.

Mihaita Albescu got the float cross in from the wing, Liviu Serban couldn't reach it.

Serafim Albescu challenged Cezar Lupei for a heading, then headed at goal.

Serafim Albescu was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees

70'

Andrei Gabor fed the ball forward to Răzvan Cojocaru, Ionuț Iliescu failed to reach the ball.

Răzvan Cojocaru skipped past Dumitru Ardelean.

Răzvan Cojocaru had an effort at goal but Cezar Lupei cleared the ball to safety.

71'

Ionuț Iliescu sprinted to escape from Răzvan Cojocaru.

Ionuț Iliescu blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Andrei Gabor got himself between the ball and goal.

72'

Ionuț Iliescu unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Răzvan Cojocaru got himself between the ball and goal.

74'

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

75'

Mircea Bălan attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Aurel Dumitrescu.

76'

Andrei Gabor lifted the ball forward for Marius Vasilescu, Marius Vasilescu brought the ball under control superbly before Dumitru Ardelean could cut it out.

Marius Vasilescu fired in a shot at goal but Cezar Lupei removed the danger.

77'

Aurel Dumitrescu attempted to lift the ball forward but Răzvan Cojocaru cut it out.

78'

Tiberiu Constantinescu swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

79'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to get past Răzvan Cojocaru but Răzvan Cojocaru block tackled Ionuț Iliescu.

80'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to twist past Tiberiu Constantinescu but Ionuț Iliescu lost out to Tiberiu Constantinescu.

81'

Andrei Gabor tried to get past Cezar Lupei but Cezar Lupei denied.

82'

Mihaita Albescu was pressed by Silviu Dalca but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Mihaita Albescu effort went inches wide ... That should have been a goal.

83'

Dinu Cojocaru picked up Mircea Bălan's superb pass, Carol Ionescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dinu Cojocaru got the float cross in from the wing, Aurel Dumitrescu missed his interception.

Petru Albu connected with a looping header for the goal but Iancu Vasile headed the ball to safety.

84'

Mihaita Albescu tried to dart past Silviu Dalca but Mihaita Albescu lost the ball to Silviu Dalca.

86'

Andrei Gabor played a great ball for Răzvan Cojocaru, Răzvan Cojocaru latched onto the ball before Dumitru Ardelean could reach it.

Pass by Răzvan Cojocaru to Serafim Albescu, Ionuț Iliescu couldn't cut it.

Serafim Albescu had shrugged off the challenge of Iancu Vasile and blasted the ball towards the top corner.

Tiberiu Lupei watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Serafim Albescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

88'

Ionuț Iliescu tried to use his skill to go past Andrei Gabor but Andrei Gabor blocked Ionuț Iliescu.

89'

The referee showed Iancu Vasile a yellow card.

Block tackle from Liviu Serban, easily dispossessing Octavian Anghelescu before Octavian Anghelescu attempted to deliver the ball.

90'

Mihaita Albescu tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Cezar Lupei.

94'

Mihaita Albescu tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Silviu Dalca.

End Match Craiova county 2 - 0 Birlad albion