Welcome to the match between Cluj-Napoca albion and Craiova county

1'

Zicu Vladimir tried to play it past Horia Ungur but Horia Ungur block tackled Zicu Vladimir.

2'

Sergiu Ardelean stepped away from Vatafu Emanuel and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

But Sergiu Ardelean sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Sergiu Ardelean. He looked like he was short of match practice.

5'

Silviu Bălan took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

6'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Balan Niculae.

Toma Mugurel executed a block tackle on Dan Antonescu before Dan Antonescu tried to pass the ball.

9'

Sergiu Ardelean tried his luck from 30 yards but Tiglariu Georgica charged down the shot.

11'

The referee showed Victor Vladimirescu a yellow card.

Sorin Sala used his skill to go past Sabau Constantin.

Sorin Sala lifted the ball ahead of Silviu Bălan, Silviu Bălan controlled the ball when bringing it down before Balan Niculae could reach it.

Silviu Bălan delivered the ball to Sorin Sala, Pārvu Mugurel tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sorin Sala made space for himself and fired off a shot. Sabau Constantin wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Jercalau Constantin had no chance to stop the ball ... Sorin Sala finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Cluj-Napoca albion 1 - 0 Craiova county

12'

Dan Antonescu delivered the ball to Horia Ungur, Horia Ungur picked up on the ball before Toma Mugurel could reach it.

Vicious shot by Horia Ungur for the top corner from distance but Zicu Vladimir made the clearance.

15'

Sergiu Ardelean tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tiglariu Georgica.

16'

Eftimescu Axinte played a great ball for Mīndrila Haralambie, Mīndrila Haralambie took possession of the ball before Sorin Sala could intercept.

Mīndrila Haralambie tried to twist past Cătălin Ungur but Cătălin Ungur denied.

18'

Zicu Vladimir tried to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Horia Ungur.

19'

Sorin Sala played a pinpoint pass to Cătălin Ungur, Cătălin Ungur trapped the ball nicely before Vatafu Emanuel could reach it.

Cătălin Ungur made good use of the scissors dribble. As Balan Niculae lost his balance, Cătălin Ungur dribbled past Balan Niculae.

Cătălin Ungur was clean through behind the defence.

Cătălin Ungur was clean through with just Jercalau Constantin to beat and aimed for the top corner but he put it narrowly over.

20'

Pass by Dan Antonescu to Horia Ungur, the ball was picked up by Horia Ungur before Zicu Vladimir could reach it.

Horia Ungur tried to pass the ball forward but Toma Mugurel blocked it.

21'

Dan Antonescu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Toma Mugurel blocked it.

22'

Sergiu Ardelean jinked past Sabau Constantin.

Sergiu Ardelean made a good pass to Victor Vladimirescu, Tiglariu Georgica couldn't cut it.

Victor Vladimirescu had a go on goal but the shot was charged down by Sabau Constantin.

23'

Sabau Constantin swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

25'

Popa Mugurel hit the ball forward to Tiglariu Georgica, Dumitru Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Tiglariu Georgica knocked a lovely ball for Mīndrila Haralambie, the ball was picked up by Mīndrila Haralambie before Sergiu Ardelean could reach it.

Mīndrila Haralambie tried to lob it over the keeper but the shot cannoned off Marcel Nicolescu.

26'

Sergiu Ardelean dribbled past Tiglariu Georgica.

Sergiu Ardelean played a lovely ball for Dumitru Dumitrescu, Dumitru Dumitrescu trapped the ball nicely before Popa Mugurel could intercept.

Dumitru Dumitrescu delivered the ball to Sorin Sala, the ball was picked up by Sorin Sala before Tiglariu Georgica could cut it out.

Sorin Sala hit a fierce shot but Sabau Constantin got in and cleared the danger.

27'

Vatafu Emanuel flicked the ball over Cătălin Ungur's head !.

Vatafu Emanuel whipped in a float cross, Sorin Sala missed his interception.

Tiglariu Georgica tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but the header was charged down by Marcel Nicolescu.

29'

Sergiu Ardelean received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dumitru Dumitrescu, Tiglariu Georgica couldn't cut out the pass.

Sergiu Ardelean played a perfect pass for Dumitru Dumitrescu, Popa Mugurel failed to reach the ball.

Good play by Dumitru Dumitrescu in making himself some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Pārvu Mugurel approached too late to block it.

Jercalau Constantin denied Dumitru Dumitrescu.

30'

Sergiu Ardelean took the ball confidently past Tiglariu Georgica.

Sergiu Ardelean was pressed by Popa Mugurel but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Jercalau Constantin was caught in no man's land ... Vintage strike from Sergiu Ardelean !!! GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Cluj-Napoca albion 2 - 0 Craiova county

32'

Dan Antonescu tried to dribble past Toma Mugurel but Toma Mugurel blocked Dan Antonescu in a good, clean tackle.

34'

Sergiu Ardelean attempted to feed the high ball but Tiglariu Georgica read the game well to intercept the ball.

35'

Tiglariu Georgica tried to jink past Dumitru Dumitrescu but Dumitru Dumitrescu didn't allow.

36'

Dumitru Dumitrescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Toma Mugurel.

37'

Dan Antonescu hit a long ball forward, Sergiu Ardelean took possession of the ball before Toma Mugurel could reach it.

Sergiu Ardelean made an attempt to move the ball forward but Sabau Constantin made it first to the ball and intercepted.

38'

Dumitru Dumitrescu tried his luck with a long range chip but Toma Mugurel scrambled the ball away.

39'

Sorin Sala tried to dribble past Sabau Constantin but Sabau Constantin block tackled Sorin Sala.

43'

Tiglariu Georgica's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

44'

Dumitru Dumitrescu swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

45'

Horia Ungur tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Toma Mugurel.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Cluj-Napoca albion took the lead.Cluj-Napoca albion had 61% possession in the match, while Craiova county had 39%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Sergiu Ardelean tried to take the ball past Tiglariu Georgica but Tiglariu Georgica nicked the ball from the toes of Sergiu Ardelean.

49'

The referee showed Silviu Bălan a yellow card.

Marcel Nicolescu tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball struck Balan Niculae.

50'

Dumitru Dumitrescu tried to feed the high ball but Tiglariu Georgica coolly intercepted the pass.

51'

Dan Antonescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Toma Mugurel made a great interception.

54'

Sorin Sala hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Vatafu Emanuel approached too late to block it.

But Sorin Sala scooped it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Sorin Sala. He looked like he was short of match practice.

55'

Dan Antonescu swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

56'

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

57'

Sergiu Ardelean tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tiglariu Georgica.

58'

Popa Mugurel played a pinpoint pass to Tiglariu Georgica, Tiglariu Georgica trapped the ball nicely before Sergiu Ardelean could intercept.

Tiglariu Georgica tried to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Dumitru Dumitrescu.

60'

Sergiu Ardelean played a wonderful ball for Dumitru Dumitrescu, Tiglariu Georgica stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dumitru Dumitrescu played the ball into the area,Popa Mugurel missed his interception.

Diving header at goal from Silviu Bălan but Sabau Constantin headed the ball clear.

61'

Sergiu Ardelean directed the ball nicely to Dumitru Dumitrescu, Dumitru Dumitrescu took possession of the ball before Tiglariu Georgica could cut it out.

Dumitru Dumitrescu had shrugged off the challenge of Popa Mugurel and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Dumitru Dumitrescu looked destined to score but Jercalau Constantin react fast enough and saved it.

62'

Dan Antonescu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Horațiu Vasilescu floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Marcel Nicolescu got above Sabau Constantin to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Jercalau Constantin could only parry it.

65'

Sergiu Ardelean tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Tiglariu Georgica.

68'

Dan Antonescu dribbled past Zicu Vladimir.

The ball was struck by Dan Antonescu from 20 yards out. Toma Mugurel approached too late to tackle him.

But Dan Antonescu's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

69'

Dumitru Dumitrescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tiglariu Georgica closed in and intercepted the ball.

73'

Dan Antonescu tried to dribble past Toma Mugurel but it failed.

74'

Victor Vladimirescu got past Balan Niculae.

Victor Vladimirescu powered past Vatafu Emanuel!.

Victor Vladimirescu shot with a bicycle kick but Pārvu Mugurel got in and cleared the danger.

75'

Popa Mugurel unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Dumitru Dumitrescu got himself between the ball and goal.

76'

Sorin Sala took the play over the halfway line,Balan Niculae tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sabau Constantin got ahead of Victor Vladimirescu to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

77'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tiglariu Georgica.

Horațiu Vasilescu stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Pārvu Mugurel got to the ball ahead of Victor Vladimirescu and the ball was cleared.

78'

Pass by Sergiu Ardelean to Dumitru Dumitrescu, Tiglariu Georgica couldn't cut out the pass.

Dumitru Dumitrescu passed along the floor for Sergiu Ardelean to pick it up, Popa Mugurel couldn't cut it.

Sergiu Ardelean played a great ball for Victor Vladimirescu, Victor Vladimirescu took possession of the ball before Tiglariu Georgica could reach it.

Victor Vladimirescu made space for himself and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Pārvu Mugurel approached too late to block it.

Jercalau Constantin did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

80'

Sorin Sala received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Cătălin Ungur, the ball was picked up by Sorin Sala before Balan Niculae could intercept.

Sorin Sala rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Vatafu Emanuel threw himself in front of the shot.

82'

Sergiu Ardelean delivered the ball to Sorin Sala, the ball was picked up by Sorin Sala before Tiglariu Georgica could intercept.

Sorin Sala hit the ball forward to Horia Ungur, Horia Ungur took it in his stride before Popa Mugurel could intercept.

Horia Ungur made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Sabau Constantin.

83'

Dan Antonescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Toma Mugurel.

84'

Sergiu Ardelean tried to dribble past Tiglariu Georgica but Tiglariu Georgica cleanly tackled the ball.

85'

Sorin Sala played a high ball looking for Victor Vladimirescu to run onto it, Victor Vladimirescu took an excellent first touch before Pārvu Mugurel could cut it out.

From out wide, Victor Vladimirescu fired in a curving shot at goal but Sabau Constantin removed the danger.

88'

Dan Antonescu passed the ball to Horia Ungur, the ball was picked up by Horia Ungur before Toma Mugurel could reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Zicu Vladimir before Horia Ungur attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

90'

Sorin Sala moved the ball forward for Victor Vladimirescu, Victor Vladimirescu picked up on the ball before Toma Mugurel could cut it out.

Victor Vladimirescu got the float cross in from the wing, Zicu Vladimir failed to intercept the pass.

Silviu Bălan got above Sabau Constantin to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Jercalau Constantin failed to clear the ball away ... Silviu Bălan scored an excellent goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Cluj-Napoca albion 3 - 0 Craiova county

92'

Dan Antonescu held up the ball, evading the challenge of Toma Mugurel and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Jercalau Constantin saved and held onto the ball.

End Match Cluj-Napoca albion 3 - 0 Craiova county