Welcome to the match between Ploiesti city and Arad athletic

2'

Dinu Gabor passed along the floor for Pompiliu Petran to pick it up, Pompiliu Petran trapped the ball nicely before Denis Vãduva could intercept.

Pompiliu Petran skipped easily past Horațiu Bălan.

Pompiliu Petran took the ball past Denis Vãduva.

Pompiliu Petran attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Dumitru Antonescu blocked the shot.

8'

Petrica Constantinescu knocked a lovely ball for Mihai Iliescu, Mihai Iliescu latched onto the ball before Octavian Funar could intercept.

Mihai Iliescu got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but the shot cannoned off Simon Sala.

9'

Dinu Gabor hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Denis Vãduva cleared the ball to safety.

10'

Denis Bălan tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Simon Sala.

11'

Horațiu Bălan tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Pompiliu Petran.

12'

Dumitru Antonescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

13'

Marius Albu held up the ball, evading the challenge of Sandu Albescu and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

Nicolae Constantinescu saved and deflected the ball clear.

14'

Dinu Gabor passed the ball past Denis Bălan to Cristian Ardelean.

Cristian Ardelean tried to skip past Marius Albu but Cristian Ardelean lost out to Marius Albu.

16'

Marius Albu played a perfect pass for Denis Bălan, Denis Bălan took possession of the ball before Sandu Albescu could reach it.

Denis Bălan tried to get the cross in but Cristian Ardelean showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

18'

Petrica Constantinescu twisted past Octavian Funar.

Petrica Constantinescu evaded the challenge of Simon Sala and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Held by Nicolae Constantinescu.

19'

Horațiu Bălan aimed the corner at the far post.

Iulian Ardelean won the ball in the air from Emanuel Ungur, then nodded the ball forward.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Denis Bălan but the shot was charged down by Florin Anghelescu.

20'

Horațiu Bălan had the strength to hold off Pompiliu Petran.

Horațiu Bălan tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Dinu Gabor.

24'

Marius Albu took the ball past Sandu Albescu.

Marius Albu crossed the ball high over Cristian Ardelean.

Mihai Iliescu climbed above Florin Anghelescu, then headed it to the goal.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Mihai Iliescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

25'

Sandu Albescu was outpaced by Marius Albu.

Marius Albu put a float cross , Cristian Ardelean couldn't reach it.

Iulian Ardelean got to the ball ahead of Florin Anghelescu, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

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

29'

Denis Bălan tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Pompiliu Petran.

30'

Cristian Ardelean played a pinpoint pass to Sandu Albescu, Sandu Albescu picked up on the ball before Denis Bălan could cut it out.

Sandu Albescu tried to float it into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Marius Albu.

31'

Cristian Ardelean played a pinpoint pass to Sandu Albescu, the ball was picked up by Sandu Albescu before Denis Bălan could cut it out.

Sandu Albescu played it past Marius Albu.

Sandu Albescu found himself with plenty of time and struck it. Dumitru Antonescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Ilie Antonescu did well to parry it.

32'

Simon Sala blocked Petrica Constantinescu before Petrica Constantinescu attempted to pass the ball.

33'

Horațiu Bălan tried to dribble past Pompiliu Petran but Horațiu Bălan lost out to Pompiliu Petran.

34'

Dinu Gabor dribbled past Iulian Ardelean.

Dinu Gabor crossed the ball low into the box, Denis Vãduva tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pompiliu Petran moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley but Dumitru Antonescu got himself between the ball and goal.

36'

Denis Bălan played a perfect pass for Marius Albu, Marius Albu took it in his stride before Sandu Albescu could intercept.

The float cross came in from Marius Albu on the wing, Cristian Ardelean couldn't cut it.

Emanuel Ungur got up above Iulian Ardelean, then headed clear the danger.

37'

Marius Albu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Sandu Albescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

42'

Petrica Constantinescu shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Pompiliu Petran approached too late to clear the danger.

Nicolae Constantinescu was too slow in reaction ... Petrica Constantinescu scored an excellent goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Ploiesti city 1 - 0 Arad athletic

43'

Dumitru Antonescu twisted past Dinu Gabor.

Dumitru Antonescu tried to get the ball across but The ball cannoned off Pompiliu Petran.

44'

Corner taken by Ion Ardelean and cut out by the opposition.

45'

Horațiu Bălan tried to dribble past Pompiliu Petran but Pompiliu Petran cleanly tackled the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Arad athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Ploiesti city had 63% possession in the match, while Arad athletic had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Pompiliu Petran tried to dribble past Denis Vãduva but Denis Vãduva nicked the ball from the toes of Pompiliu Petran.

47'

Cristian Ardelean played a high ball looking for Filip Gabor to run onto it, Filip Gabor controlled the ball when bringing it down before Denis Bălan could reach it.

Filip Gabor hit it high and hard towards goal but Mihail Ardelean removed the danger.

48'

Cristian Ardelean tried to skip past Marius Albu but Marius Albu robbed Cristian Ardelean.

49'

Simon Sala tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Petrica Constantinescu found himself in the way of the ball.

51'

Denis Vãduva tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Pompiliu Petran.

52'

Horațiu Bălan tried to use his skill to go past Emanuel Ungur but Emanuel Ungur won the ball from Horațiu Bălan.

56'

Poor corner kick by Dinu Gabor. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

58'

Denis Vãduva passed the ball perfectly past Sandu Albescu to Marius Albu.

Marius Albu played a wonderful ball for Denis Bălan, Denis Bălan took it in his stride before Cristian Ardelean could cut it out.

Denis Bălan tried to get the cross in but The ball ricocheted off Sandu Albescu.

59'

Pompiliu Petran had the pace to beat Horațiu Bălan.

Pompiliu Petran smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Denis Vãduva blocked the shot.

61'

Simon Sala tried to skip past the challenge of Mihai Iliescu but Mihai Iliescu blocked Simon Sala.

62'

Octavian Funar hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Petrica Constantinescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Ilie Antonescu watched it sail harmlessly over ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

63'

Victor Petrescu directed the ball nicely to Simon Sala, the ball was picked up by Simon Sala before Ion Ardelean could cut it out.

Simon Sala hit the ball from medium range but Mihai Iliescu cleared the ball.

66'

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

67'

Marius Albu passed the ball perfectly to Denis Bălan, Sandu Albescu failed to reach the ball.

Denis Bălan put a low cross past Cristian Ardelean in to the far post .

Marius Albu let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Emanuel Ungur didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Nicolae Constantinescu couldn't save it ... Marius Albu scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Ploiesti city 2 - 0 Arad athletic

68'

Petrica Constantinescu tried to move the ball forward but Octavian Funar came close and blocked it.

69'

Ion Ardelean tried to skip past Octavian Funar but Octavian Funar succesfully won the ball from Ion Ardelean.

70'

Horațiu Bălan passed the ball to Denis Vãduva, Pompiliu Petran stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Denis Vãduva hit the ball from medium range. Dinu Gabor failed to block the shot.

Nicolae Constantinescu fisted the ball away.

71'

Denis Vãduva tried to dribble past Pompiliu Petran but Pompiliu Petran blocked Denis Vãduva in a good, clean tackle.

72'

Denis Vãduva dribbled past Sandu Albescu.

Denis Vãduva tried to take the ball past Cristian Ardelean but Cristian Ardelean succesfully won the ball from Denis Vãduva.

75'

Simon Sala tried for goal from the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

79'

Petrica Constantinescu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Victor Petrescu.

80'

Petrica Constantinescu showed Octavian Funar a clean set of heels.

Pass by Petrica Constantinescu to Ion Ardelean, Ion Ardelean latched onto the ball before Simon Sala could intercept.

Ion Ardelean had an effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Emanuel Ungur.

81'

Pompiliu Petran took the ball past Denis Vãduva.

Pompiliu Petran tried to dart past Horațiu Bălan but it failed.

82'

Cristian Ardelean lifted the ball forward for Victor Petrescu, Victor Petrescu brought the ball down well before Denis Bălan could intercept.

Victor Petrescu found himself with plenty of time and hit it high and hard towards goal. Dumitru Antonescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Victor Petrescu scored a fantastic goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Ploiesti city 2 - 1 Arad athletic

84'

Horațiu Bălan skipped easily past the challenge of Dinu Gabor.

Horațiu Bălan fired off a medium-ranged shot but Pompiliu Petran threw himself in front of the shot.

85'

Petrica Constantinescu tried to skip past the challenge of Octavian Funar but Octavian Funar succesfully won the ball from Petrica Constantinescu.

87'

Horațiu Bălan dribbled past Pompiliu Petran.

Horațiu Bălan failed in his attempt to dribble past Dinu Gabor.

89'

Marius Albu brought the play over the halfway line,Sandu Albescu couldn't reach it.

Iulian Ardelean had the beating in the air of Florin Anghelescu, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Iulian Ardelean put it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

90'

Mihai Iliescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Octavian Funar.

91'

Pass by Petrica Constantinescu to Iulian Ardelean, Iulian Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Octavian Funar could cut it out.

Iulian Ardelean tried to sprint past Simon Sala but Simon Sala dispossessed Iulian Ardelean.

93'

Cristian Ardelean hit the ball forward to Sandu Albescu, Sandu Albescu latched onto the ball before Mihail Ardelean could cut it out.

Sandu Albescu looked certain to score from long range but Denis Bălan closed down the space.

94'

Dinu Gabor tried to sprint past Denis Vãduva but Denis Vãduva didn't allow.

End Match Ploiesti city 2 - 1 Arad athletic