Welcome to the match between Rapid Chisinau and YellowDragon rangers

1'

Eugen Popescu hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Paul Bălan.

2'

Dragoș Petrescu knocked a lovely ball for Ionel Gabor, Nelu Iliescu missed his interception.

Ionel Gabor tried to dart past Alin Alexandrescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Alin Alexandrescu.

3'

Viorel Popescu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Octavian Dalca.

5'

Ionel Gabor played a pinpoint pass to Eugen Popescu, Eugen Popescu latched onto the ball before Traian Antonescu could cut it out.

Eugen Popescu played a pinpoint pass to Petre Ungur, Petre Ungur took possession of the ball before Paul Bălan could intercept.

Petre Ungur tried to cross into the box but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Traian Antonescu.

6'

The referee showed Alin Alexandrescu a yellow card.

Poor corner kick by Beniamin Grigorescu. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

7'

Traian Negrescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

9'

Ionel Gabor whipped in the corner.

Alin Petran won the ball in the air from Haralamb Gabor, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Flaviu Bălan tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Alin Petran scored a goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Rapid Chisinau 1 - 0 YellowDragon rangers

11'

Yellow card shown to Silviu Iliescu.

12'

Dragoș Petrescu made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nelu Iliescu.

13'

Dragoș Petrescu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Nelu Iliescu intercepted the pass.

14'

Viorel Popescu made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Octavian Dalca.

15'

Dumitru Gabor hit a long ball forward,Octavian Dalca missed his interception.

Silviu Iliescu ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball, Theodor Dalca approached too late to block it.

Flaviu Bălan was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

16'

Dragoș Petrescu attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Nelu Iliescu.

17'

Viorel Popescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

18'

Ionel Gabor had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Ionel Gabor sent the ball high into the stands.

19'

Eugen Popescu chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor brought the ball under control superbly before Traian Antonescu could intercept.

Ionel Gabor passed the ball past Haralamb Gabor to Eugen Popescu.

Eugen Popescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried to lob the ball at goal. Theodor Dalca approached too late to clear the danger.

Flaviu Bălan punched the ball clear.

20'

Paul Bălan moved the ball forward for Traian Antonescu, Petre Ungur stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Traian Antonescu tried to lob the keeper but Eugen Popescu threw himself in front of the shot.

21'

Pass by Eugen Popescu to Petre Ungur, Petre Ungur took possession of the ball before Alin Alexandrescu could reach it.

Petre Ungur failed in his attempt to dribble past Traian Antonescu.

22'

Viorel Popescu moved the ball forward for Dumitru Gabor, Dumitru Gabor latched onto the ball before Octavian Dalca could cut it out.

Dumitru Gabor rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Sandu Cojocaru threw himself in front of the shot.

23'

Dragoș Petrescu tried to use his skill to go past Nelu Iliescu but failed.

24'

Alin Alexandrescu tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ionel Gabor.

25'

Alin Petran made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Alin Alexandrescu.

26'

Dumitru Gabor made good use of the scissors dribble. As Octavian Dalca lost his balance, Dumitru Gabor dribbled past Octavian Dalca.

Dumitru Gabor rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Sandu Cojocaru didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

27'

Sandu Cojocaru hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Viorel Popescu failed to block the shot.

Timotei Sala did well to tip it wide.

29'

Nelu Iliescu tried to test the keeper from the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

30'

Traian Antonescu took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

32'

Dragoș Petrescu tried to dribble past Nelu Iliescu but Nelu Iliescu didn't allow.

33'

Beniamin Grigorescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

35'

Alin Alexandrescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ionel Gabor.

36'

Viorel Popescu tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Sandu Cojocaru.

38'

Dragoș Petrescu played the ball to Ionel Gabor's feet, Ionel Gabor latched onto the ball before Nelu Iliescu could intercept.

Ionel Gabor tried to play it past Alin Alexandrescu but Alin Alexandrescu dispossessed Ionel Gabor.

40'

The freekick was quickly taken by Petre Ungur. But it didn't beat the wall.

41'

Viorel Popescu hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Traian Antonescu threw himself in front of the shot.

42'

Fane Iliescu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

43'

Viorel Popescu moved the ball forward for Dumitru Gabor, Dumitru Gabor latched onto the ball before Octavian Dalca could reach it.

Dumitru Gabor moved the ball forward for Alin Petran, Sandu Cojocaru tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alin Petran found an opportunity to score but Theodor Dalca made a crucial intervention!.

45'

Eugen Popescu sprinted past Paul Bălan.

Eugen Popescu passed the ball perfectly past Traian Antonescu to Petre Ungur.

Petre Ungur got past Paul Bălan.

Petre Ungur found the room to squeeze a chip at goal over Haralamb Gabor.

But Petre Ungur put it narrowly over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

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47'

Pass by Dragoș Petrescu to Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor trapped the ball nicely before Nelu Iliescu could reach it.

Ionel Gabor tried to supply a float cross but The ball bounced off Alin Alexandrescu.

48'

Traian Negrescu played it past Octavian Dalca.

Traian Negrescu tried to sprint past Sandu Cojocaru but Sandu Cojocaru denied.

49'

Eugen Popescu attempted to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Traian Antonescu.

50'

Pass by Paul Bălan to Traian Antonescu, Traian Antonescu picked up on the ball before Petre Ungur could reach it.

Traian Antonescu played a wonderful ball for Paul Bălan, Paul Bălan latched onto the ball before Eugen Popescu could cut it out.

Paul Bălan tried to send in a low cross but Petre Ungur showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

51'

The freekick was taken by Eugen Popescu. Flaviu Bălan tipped the ball round the post.

52'

Viorel Popescu played a lovely ball for Dumitru Gabor, the ball was picked up by Dumitru Gabor before Octavian Dalca could intercept.

Dumitru Gabor took the ball past Sandu Cojocaru.

Dumitru Gabor evaded the challenge of Theodor Dalca and took a shot.

Brilliantly saved by Flaviu Bălan!.

53'

Poor corner kick delivered by Dragoș Petrescu that went straight to the opposition.

54'

Viorel Popescu was pressed by Octavian Dalca but he evaded the challenge and struck a long range piledriver!.

Viorel Popescu put it horribly wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

56'

Eugen Popescu tried to dribble past Nelu Iliescu but failed.

58'

Dragoș Petrescu moved the ball forward for Silviu Iliescu, Silviu Iliescu latched onto the ball before Claudiu Serban could cut it out.

Silviu Iliescu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Nelu Iliescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

59'

Sandu Cojocaru dribbled past Dumitru Gabor.

Sandu Cojocaru had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Viorel Popescu did well to close down the space.

60'

Swerving shot by Viorel Popescu from long range. Octavian Dalca approached too late to tackle him.

However, Viorel Popescu put it well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

61'

Dragoș Petrescu hit the ball forward to Ionel Gabor, Ionel Gabor took possession of the ball before Alin Alexandrescu could reach it.

Ionel Gabor floated it into the area, Nelu Iliescu failed to intercept the pass.

Alin Petran attempted a looping header at goal but Haralamb Gabor headed clear the danger.

65'

Dragoș Petrescu lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Silviu Iliescu, Silviu Iliescu brought the ball down well before Theodor Dalca could cut it out.

Silviu Iliescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Haralamb Gabor approached too late to clear the danger.

Flaviu Bălan did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

66'

Viorel Popescu tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Sandu Cojocaru.

68'

Sandu Cojocaru went in with a successful block tackle on Viorel Popescu before Viorel Popescu attempted to pass the ball.

69'

Paul Bălan tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dumitru Gabor.

70'

Viorel Popescu played a great ball for Silviu Iliescu, Silviu Iliescu latched onto the ball before Octavian Dalca could reach it.

Silviu Iliescu dribbled past Sandu Cojocaru.

Silviu Iliescu evaded the challenge of Octavian Dalca and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Silviu Iliescu effort went inches wide ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

72'

Viorel Popescu picked up Dumitru Gabor's excellent ball, Sandu Cojocaru couldn't cut it.

Viorel Popescu fired off a medium-ranged shot. Octavian Dalca didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Flaviu Bălan gathered the ball safely.

73'

Alin Petran gave the corner straight to the opposition.

74'

Beniamin Grigorescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

75'

Viorel Popescu shielded the ball from Octavian Dalca and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Flaviu Bălan was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

77'

Sandu Cojocaru jinked past Dumitru Gabor.

Sandu Cojocaru knocked a lovely ball for Fane Iliescu, Fane Iliescu took possession of the ball before Viorel Popescu could cut it out.

Fane Iliescu was pressed by Beniamin Grigorescu but he evaded the challenge and shot on the ball.

Timotei Sala couldn't reach it ... Fane Iliescu scored a goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Rapid Chisinau 1 - 1 YellowDragon rangers

78'

Beniamin Grigorescu stepped up and struck the freekick. But Beniamin Grigorescu put it narrowly over.

81'

Haralamb Gabor fired in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Haralamb Gabor.

82'

Dragoș Petrescu moved the ball forward for Eugen Popescu, Eugen Popescu took it in his stride before Nelu Iliescu could cut it out.

Eugen Popescu dribbled past Alin Alexandrescu.

Eugen Popescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried an audacious shot on goal. Haralamb Gabor failed to charge down the shot.

Flaviu Bălan tipped the ball over the bar.

83'

Dragoș Petrescu tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Alin Alexandrescu.

87'

Viorel Popescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Octavian Dalca.

88'

Dragoș Petrescu delivered the ball to Ionel Gabor, Alin Alexandrescu missed his interception.

Ionel Gabor whipped in a low cross, Nelu Iliescu couldn't cut it.

Traian Negrescu moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Haralamb Gabor wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Flaviu Bălan managed to turn it over his bar.

89'

Claudiu Serban directed the ball nicely to Alin Alexandrescu, Dragoș Petrescu couldn't cut it.

Alin Alexandrescu tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ionel Gabor.

90'

Ionel Gabor tried to jink past Nelu Iliescu but Nelu Iliescu block tackled Ionel Gabor.

92'

Alin Petran swiftly put in the freekick. But Alin Petran blazed it over the bar.

93'

Dragoș Petrescu played it past Traian Antonescu.

Dragoș Petrescu stepped away from Paul Bălan and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Dragoș Petrescu left Flaviu Bălan with a simple save.

End Match Rapid Chisinau 1 - 1 YellowDragon rangers