Welcome to the match between Rapid Chisinau and GrayCar town

1'

Viorel Popescu dribbled past Manuel Gabor.

Viorel Popescu moved the ball forward for Alin Petran, Ionel Funar couldn't cut it.

Alin Petran had shrugged off the challenge of Cornel Nicolescu and shot on the ball.

But Alin Petran sent it far too high ... He should have hit the target at least.

3'

Viorel Popescu hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot was blocked by Ionel Funar.

5'

Eugen Popescu dribbled past Cristian Constantinescu.

Eugen Popescu tried a banana shot from distance! but the shot was blocked by Paul Gabor.

6'

Petrica Serban sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

8'

Viorel Popescu directed the ball to Dumitru Gabor, Dumitru Gabor took it in his stride before Cristian Constantinescu could cut it out.

Dumitru Gabor passed along the floor for Viorel Popescu to pick it up, Manuel Gabor failed to intercept the pass.

Viorel Popescu passed along the floor for Alin Petran to pick it up, Alin Petran took it in his stride before Ionel Funar could cut it out.

Alin Petran had a great opportunity to score but he was closed down well by Horea Dumitrescu.

10'

Dragoș Petrescu attempted to lob the ball forward but Vasile Ungur blocked it.

12'

Dragoș Petrescu brought the ball over the halfway line,Dionisie Gabor failed to reach the ball.

Viorel Popescu got above Cornel Nicolescu to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Anton Alexandrescu failed to save the ball ... Viorel Popescu scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Rapid Chisinau 1 - 0 GrayCar town

13'

Ionel Funar tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Viorel Popescu.

14'

Petrica Serban gave the corner straight to the opposition.

15'

Dumitru Gabor surged past Cristian Constantinescu!.

Dumitru Gabor got the float cross in from the wing, Paul Gabor missed his interception.

Silviu Iliescu got to the ball ahead of Cornel Nicolescu, then headed the ball forward.

Aurel Funar played the ball to Silviu Iliescu's feet, Silviu Iliescu latched onto the ball before Horea Dumitrescu could reach it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Silviu Iliescu but Cornel Nicolescu cleared the ball from danger.

18'

Dragoș Petrescu got past Dionisie Gabor with ease.

Dragoș Petrescu tried to sprint past Vasile Ungur but Dragoș Petrescu lost out to Vasile Ungur.

19'

Alin Petran stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Dionisie Gabor.

20'

Dragoș Petrescu played a lovely ball for Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor picked up on the ball before Vasile Ungur could intercept.

Ionel Gabor played it confidently past Dionisie Gabor.

Ionel Gabor tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Horea Dumitrescu cut it out easily.

21'

Dragoș Petrescu laid it forward to Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor took it in his stride before Emilian Ardelean could cut it out.

Ionel Gabor lofted the ball over to Alin Petran, Dionisie Gabor failed to intercept the pass.

Alin Petran tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Cornel Nicolescu cut it out easily.

22'

Alin Petran picked up Viorel Popescu's long ball, Ionel Funar missed his interception.

Alin Petran found himself in some space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Horea Dumitrescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Alin Petran sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

23'

Viorel Popescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Manuel Gabor read the game well to intercept the ball.

25'

Eugen Popescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Paul Gabor.

28'

Dragoș Petrescu had a great opportunity to score from long range but Dionisie Gabor gave him no space to manoeuvre.

29'

Viorel Popescu tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Manuel Gabor.

31'

Eugen Popescu dribbled past Paul Gabor.

Eugen Popescu rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Cristian Constantinescu.

34'

Viorel Popescu had the pace to beat Vasile Ungur.

Viorel Popescu lost the ball to Manuel Gabor's block tackle before Viorel Popescu tried to pass the ball.

35'

Ionel Funar tried to jink past Dumitru Gabor but Dumitru Gabor nicked the ball from the toes of Ionel Funar.

37'

Petrica Serban had to come off injured.

Beniamin Grigorescu came on for the injured Petrica Serban.

38'

Ionel Funar fed the ball forward to Iosif Antonescu, Iosif Antonescu latched onto the ball before Dumitru Gabor could cut it out.

Iosif Antonescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Viorel Popescu read the game well to intercept the ball.

39'

Viorel Popescu tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Manuel Gabor scrambled the ball away.

40'

Viorel Popescu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Manuel Gabor intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

41'

Beniamin Grigorescu curled the ball in at goal from long range but Manuel Gabor got himself between the ball and goal.

42'

Dumitru Gabor played a perfect pass for Viorel Popescu, the ball was picked up by Viorel Popescu before Manuel Gabor could reach it.

Viorel Popescu moved the ball forward for Alin Petran, Alin Petran trapped the ball nicely before Ionel Funar could reach it.

Good play by Alin Petran in making himself some space and hit a fierce shot. Horea Dumitrescu approached too late to tackle him.

Anton Alexandrescu did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

43'

Eugen Popescu made a pass to Aurel Funar, Aurel Funar latched onto the ball before Cristian Constantinescu could cut it out.

Aurel Funar tried to twist past Paul Gabor but Paul Gabor nicked the ball from the toes of Aurel Funar.

44'

Vasile Ungur hit the ball forward to Dionisie Gabor, Dionisie Gabor took possession of the ball before Ionel Gabor could intercept.

Dionisie Gabor lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Dragoș Petrescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Emilian Ardelean out-jumped Beniamin Grigorescu, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Timotei Sala did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Emilian Ardelean scored a great goal !!! ... The fans chanted Emilian Ardelean's name !

Rapid Chisinau 1 - 1 GrayCar town

45'

Eugen Popescu jinked past Paul Gabor.

Eugen Popescu delivered a float cross over Cristian Constantinescu.

Cornel Nicolescu challenged Silviu Iliescu for a heading, then headed clear the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Rapid Chisinau had 68% possession in the match, while GrayCar town had 32%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Speculative chip by Viorel Popescu over Cristian Constantinescu towards goal.

But Viorel Popescu blazed it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

47'

Dragoș Petrescu hit the ball forward to Aurel Funar, Aurel Funar latched onto the ball before Dionisie Gabor could reach it.

Aurel Funar delivered the ball in from wide, Vasile Ungur failed to reach the ball.

Alin Petran out-jumped Cornel Nicolescu, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Alin Petran sent it far too high ... It was an unbelievable miss.

49'

Viorel Popescu tried to skip past the challenge of Manuel Gabor but Manuel Gabor denied.

51'

Dragoș Petrescu dribbled past Dionisie Gabor.

Vasile Ungur was outmuscled by Dragoș Petrescu.

Dragoș Petrescu took his chance shooting from a very tight angle. Cornel Nicolescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Anton Alexandrescu tipped the ball round the post.

52'

Aurel Funar held up the ball, evading the challenge of Paul Gabor and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Aurel Funar sent it far too high ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

53'

Eugen Popescu tried to play it past Paul Gabor but Paul Gabor cleanly tackled the ball.

54'

Viorel Popescu tried to sprint past Ionel Funar but Ionel Funar blocked Viorel Popescu in a good, clean tackle.

55'

Ionel Gabor gave the corner straight to the opposition.

58'

Ionel Funar directed the ball nicely to Manuel Gabor, Dumitru Gabor missed his interception.

Manuel Gabor tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Viorel Popescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

59'

Yellow card shown to Ionel Funar.

60'

Viorel Popescu played a great ball for Dumitru Gabor, Manuel Gabor missed his interception.

Dumitru Gabor moved the ball forward for Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor picked up on the ball before Ionel Funar could intercept.

Ionel Gabor found a gap and shot on the ball. Cornel Nicolescu failed to charge down the shot.

Anton Alexandrescu was caught in no man's land ... Ionel Gabor scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Rapid Chisinau 2 - 1 GrayCar town

61'

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

62'

Viorel Popescu dribbled past Manuel Gabor.

Viorel Popescu passed the ball to Alin Petran, Alin Petran latched onto the ball before Ionel Funar could cut it out.

Good play by Alin Petran in making himself some space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Cornel Nicolescu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Alin Petran didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

64'

Viorel Popescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ionel Funar.

65'

Viorel Popescu directed the ball nicely to Dumitru Gabor, Dumitru Gabor trapped the ball nicely before Vasile Ungur could cut it out.

Dumitru Gabor attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Manuel Gabor got in and cleared the danger.

67'

Viorel Popescu tried to skip past Manuel Gabor but Viorel Popescu lost the ball to Manuel Gabor.

68'

Dragoș Petrescu tried to pass the ball forward but Dionisie Gabor read the game well to intercept the ball.

69'

Viorel Popescu escaped from the challenge of Manuel Gabor and hit the ball from long range.

Viorel Popescu got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

71'

Dragoș Petrescu made a pass to Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor picked up on the ball before Dionisie Gabor could cut it out.

Ionel Gabor squared the ball, Vasile Ungur failed to intercept the pass.

Alin Petran moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Cornel Nicolescu cleared the ball to safety.

72'

Ionel Gabor laid it forward to Eugen Popescu, Eugen Popescu picked up on the ball before Paul Gabor could intercept.

Eugen Popescu held up the ball, evading the challenge of Cristian Constantinescu and tried a long range effort.

Anton Alexandrescu saved and held onto the ball.

73'

Eugen Popescu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Paul Gabor lost his balance, Eugen Popescu dribbled past Paul Gabor.

Eugen Popescu attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Cristian Constantinescu couldn't reach it.

Anton Alexandrescu made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

74'

Eugen Popescu made a pass to Aurel Funar, Aurel Funar took it in his stride before Paul Gabor could reach it.

Aurel Funar supplied a float cross, Cristian Constantinescu missed his interception.

Alin Petran had a header for a goal but Cornel Nicolescu headed the ball to safety.

75'

Dragoș Petrescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Dionisie Gabor intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

76'

Viorel Popescu skipped past the challenge of Manuel Gabor.

Viorel Popescu passed along the floor for Dragoș Petrescu to pick it up, Ionel Funar stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dragoș Petrescu got free in the penalty area and struck it. Cornel Nicolescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... A goal was scored by Dragoș Petrescu !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Rapid Chisinau 3 - 1 GrayCar town

78'

Vasile Ungur made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Ionel Gabor.

80'

Aurel Funar's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Dionisie Gabor blocked Dragoș Petrescu in a good, clean tackle before Dragoș Petrescu tried to pass the ball.

82'

Viorel Popescu tried his luck with a long range chip but the shot was charged down by Manuel Gabor.

83'

Eugen Popescu tried to dart past Paul Gabor but failed.

84'

Ionel Funar blocked Viorel Popescu before Viorel Popescu tried to get onto the pass.

86'

Eugen Popescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

87'

Corner taken by Aurel Funar and cut out by the opposition.

88'

Eugen Popescu took the ball past Paul Gabor.

Eugen Popescu put a float cross , Cristian Constantinescu couldn't reach it.

Viorel Popescu won the ball in the air from Horea Dumitrescu, then headed it to the goal.

But Viorel Popescu couldn't get it on target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

89'

Block tackle from Dionisie Gabor, easily dispossessing Dumitru Gabor before Dumitru Gabor could pass the ball.

91'

Vasile Ungur lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

92'

Dragoș Petrescu tried to use his skill to go past Vasile Ungur but Vasile Ungur block tackled Dragoș Petrescu.

93'

Alin Petran went across and took the corner.

Traian Negrescu jumped with Horea Dumitrescu and won the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Anton Alexandrescu saved and held onto the ball.

94'

Eugen Popescu knocked a lovely ball for Aurel Funar, Aurel Funar took it in his stride before Paul Gabor could intercept.

Aurel Funar delivered the ball in from wide, Cristian Constantinescu failed to reach the ball.

Eugen Popescu beat Horea Dumitrescu to the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

It went close from Eugen Popescu ... A real chance wasted.

End Match Rapid Chisinau 3 - 1 GrayCar town