Welcome to the match between Rapid Chisinau and Steaua

1'

Horia Sala sprinted to escape from Sebastian Dumitrescu.

Horia Sala knocked a long ball to Virgiliu Lungu, Ionel Vladimirescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Virgiliu Lungu played a pinpoint pass to Fedir Bilicki , Fedir Bilicki picked up on the ball before Denis Ungur could intercept.

Fedir Bilicki had shrugged off the challenge of Beniamin Grigorescu and tried an optimistic effort at goal.

Timotei Sala tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Fedir Bilicki scored a goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 1 Steaua

2'

Eugen Popescu tried to play it past Grigore Dalca but Grigore Dalca blocked Eugen Popescu.

3'

Horia Sala had a crack from the freekick. Saved by Timotei Sala .

4'

Esme Georgeson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Parris Van , Mihai Lupei failed to reach the ball.

Esme Georgeson centred the ball, Constantin Vladimirescu couldn't cut it.

Sorin Vasile moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Denis Ungur wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went just wide by Sorin Vasile ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

5'

Horia Sala was shown a yellow card.

6'

Virgiliu Lungu hit the ball forward to Bogdan Funar, Ionel Vladimirescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bogdan Funar played the ball to Esme Georgeson's feet, Esme Georgeson picked up on the ball before Sebastian Dumitrescu could intercept.

Esme Georgeson made a good pass to Horia Sala, Horia Sala latched onto the ball before Beniamin Grigorescu could intercept.

Horia Sala found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Denis Ungur didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Horia Sala. He was lacking match sharpness.

7'

Esme Georgeson knocked a long ball to Andrei Petrescu, Andrei Petrescu took it in his stride before Mihai Lupei could cut it out.

Andrei Petrescu made a pass to Nelu Lupei, Nelu Lupei took possession of the ball before Beniamin Grigorescu could intercept.

Nelu Lupei made space for himself and hit it high and hard towards goal. Denis Ungur failed to block the shot.

It went just wide by Nelu Lupei ... That should have been a goal.

8'

Sebastian Dumitrescu tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Andrei Petrescu cleared the ball to safety.

9'

Esme Georgeson went by the challenge of Mihai Lupei.

Esme Georgeson whipped in a low cross, Constantin Vladimirescu failed to reach the ball.

Horia Sala let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Denis Ungur wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, Horia Sala put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

10'

Andrei Petrescu tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Ionel Vladimirescu blocked it.

11'

Bogdan Funar made a good pass to Andrei Petrescu, Andrei Petrescu trapped the ball nicely before Cătălin Constantinescu could cut it out.

Andrei Petrescu squared the ball, Eugen Popescu missed his interception.

Fedir Bilicki hastily hit it high and hard towards goal before Beniamin Grigorescu could reach the ball.

Timotei Sala did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Fedir Bilicki finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 2 Steaua

12'

Grigore Dalca played the ball forward,Ionel Vladimirescu failed to intercept the pass.

Bogdan Funar passed forward instantly. Denis Ungur stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fedir Bilicki stepped away from Beniamin Grigorescu and chipped the ball goalwards.

Timotei Sala chose to punch the ball away.

13'

Esme Georgeson played it confidently past Mihai Lupei.

Esme Georgeson crossed the ball low , Constantin Vladimirescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andrei Petrescu run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot past Beniamin Grigorescu.

But Andrei Petrescu couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a shocking miss.

14'

Grigore Dalca received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Andrei Petrescu, Sebastian Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Grigore Dalca darted past Ionel Vladimirescu.

Grigore Dalca tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Sebastian Dumitrescu.

15'

Grigore Dalca tried to skip past Ionel Vladimirescu but it failed.

16'

Bogdan Funar looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Cătălin Constantinescu.

17'

Virgiliu Lungu sent a long ball into the area,Ionel Vladimirescu missed his interception.

Sorin Vasile moved onto the ball and immediately shot past Beniamin Grigorescu for the top corner.

But Sorin Vasile couldn't direct it goalwards ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

20'

Sebastian Dumitrescu tried to dart past Andrei Petrescu but Andrei Petrescu dispossessed Sebastian Dumitrescu.

21'

Esme Georgeson tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Mihai Lupei.

23'

Bogdan Funar tried to take the ball past Cătălin Constantinescu but Cătălin Constantinescu succesfully won the ball from Bogdan Funar.

25'

Esme Georgeson played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Mihai Lupei.

26'

Grigore Dalca skipped past the challenge of Ionel Vladimirescu.

Grigore Dalca flicked the ball over Sebastian Dumitrescu's head !.

Beniamin Grigorescu was outpaced by Grigore Dalca.

Grigore Dalca dribbled past Denis Ungur.

Beniamin Grigorescu could not stop Grigore Dalca going past him.

Grigore Dalca took the ball past Denis Ungur.

Grigore Dalca made a pass to Virgiliu Lungu, Virgiliu Lungu latched onto the ball before Beniamin Grigorescu could intercept.

Virgiliu Lungu played a pinpoint pass to Nelu Lupei, the ball was picked up by Nelu Lupei before Denis Ungur could intercept.

Nelu Lupei moved the ball forward for Fedir Bilicki , Beniamin Grigorescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Good play by Fedir Bilicki in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Denis Ungur didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Fedir Bilicki put it just over ... He should have scored.

27'

Esme Georgeson played a pinpoint pass to Andrei Petrescu, Andrei Petrescu picked up on the ball before Mihai Lupei could cut it out.

Andrei Petrescu put a low cross in to the far post, Constantin Vladimirescu failed to reach the ball.

On the volley, Fedir Bilicki shot towards goal, Denis Ungur didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Timotei Sala made a save.

29'

Esme Georgeson tried to dribble past Viorel Serban but Viorel Serban took the ball away from Esme Georgeson.

31'

Horia Sala stepped up and struck the freekick into the top corner of the goal. You would have needed two keepers to save that one!!. ... GOAL!!!

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 3 Steaua

33'

Eugen Popescu skipped easily past the challenge of Horia Sala.

Eugen Popescu took the ball past Bogdan Funar.

Eugen Popescu took a shot! but Sorin Vasile got himself between the ball and goal.

34'

Bogdan Funar jinked confidently past Cătălin Constantinescu.

A low cross was delivered by Bogdan Funar, Eugen Popescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Fedir Bilicki passed instantly to his right. Beniamin Grigorescu failed to intercept the pass.

Grigore Dalca flicked the ball over Denis Ungur's head !.

Grigore Dalca was able to make space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Beniamin Grigorescu couldn't reach it.

Timotei Sala had no chance ... Grigore Dalca scored an excellent goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 4 Steaua

36'

Grigore Dalca darted past Sebastian Dumitrescu.

Grigore Dalca directed the ball to Esme Georgeson, Esme Georgeson took possession of the ball before Ionel Vladimirescu could cut it out.

Esme Georgeson easily got past the challenge of Denis Ungur.

Esme Georgeson hit the ball forward to Bogdan Funar, Beniamin Grigorescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bogdan Funar lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Denis Ungur approached too late to clear the danger.

But Bogdan Funar sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor miss from Bogdan Funar. He looked like he was short of match practice.

37'

Esme Georgeson played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Constantin Vladimirescu.

38'

Cătălin Constantinescu tried to twist past Bogdan Funar but Cătălin Constantinescu lost the ball to Bogdan Funar.

39'

Grigore Dalca tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Aurel Dumitru read the game well to intercept the ball.

40'

Laurențiu Dumitrescu jogged off and was replaced by Myles Autenberry.

Santino Amato came on as a sub for Grigore Dalca.

Santino Amato tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ionel Vladimirescu.

41'

Santino Amato hit a long ball forward to Fedir Bilicki , Fedir Bilicki trapped the ball nicely before Ionel Vladimirescu could cut it out.

Fedir Bilicki played a perfect pass for Parris Van , Parris Van took it in his stride before Denis Ungur could intercept.

Parris Van directed the ball to Bogdan Funar, Bogdan Funar took possession of the ball before Beniamin Grigorescu could reach it.

Bogdan Funar span past Denis Ungur.

Bogdan Funar moved the ball forward for Parris Van , Parris Van took it in his stride before Beniamin Grigorescu could cut it out.

Parris Van delivered the ball to Horia Sala, Horia Sala picked up on the ball before Denis Ungur could reach it.

Horia Sala was able to make space and flicked it goalwards. Beniamin Grigorescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Good goalkeeping by Timotei Sala to block the shot with his body.

43'

Santino Amato played it confidently past Sebastian Dumitrescu.

Santino Amato searched out Fedir Bilicki , Fedir Bilicki latched onto the ball before Ionel Vladimirescu could intercept.

Fedir Bilicki made space for himself and had an effort at goal. Beniamin Grigorescu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He should have hit the target at least.

44'

Santino Amato dribbled past Ionel Vladimirescu.

Santino Amato made a good pass to Horia Sala, Horia Sala took it in his stride before Sebastian Dumitrescu could reach it.

Horia Sala played a wonderful ball for Esme Georgeson, Esme Georgeson took possession of the ball before Denis Ungur could intercept.

Esme Georgeson fed the ball forward past Beniamin Grigorescu to Horia Sala

Horia Sala laid it forward to Santino Amato, Santino Amato picked up on the ball before Denis Ungur could reach it.

Beniamin Grigorescu blocked Santino Amato before Santino Amato tried to pass the ball.

45'

Andrei Petrescu delivered a long ball for Horia Sala, Horia Sala took it in his stride before Mihai Lupei could intercept.

Horia Sala got free in the penalty area and fired in a shot at goal. Denis Ungur failed to block the shot.

Timotei Sala did not get back in time to reach it ... Horia Sala scored a superb effort !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 5 Steaua

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Rapid Chisinau were unfortunate to go in behind.Rapid Chisinau had 32% possession in the match, while Steaua had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Constantin Vladimirescu tried to sprint past Virgiliu Lungu but Constantin Vladimirescu lost the ball to Virgiliu Lungu's block tackle.

52'

Cătălin Constantinescu tried to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Bogdan Funar.

55'

Constantin Vladimirescu tried to jink past Parris Van but failed.

56'

Andrei Petrescu played a wonderful ball for Fedir Bilicki , the ball was picked up by Fedir Bilicki before Ionel Vladimirescu could intercept.

Fedir Bilicki tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Sebastian Dumitrescu.

57'

Sorin Vasile played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball came off Ionel Vladimirescu.

60'

Timotheus Van Apeldoorn received some final instructions and came on for Esme Georgeson.

Bogdan Funar hit a long ball forward,Aurel Dumitru failed to reach the ball.

Fedir Bilicki found a gap and struck it at goal. Beniamin Grigorescu failed to charge down the shot.

Timotei Sala couldn't save it ... Fedir Bilicki scored. Super finish !!! ... He was delighted !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 6 Steaua

62'

Bogdan Funar tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Cătălin Constantinescu closed in and intercepted the ball.

68'

Pass by Parris Van to Timotheus Van Apeldoorn, Timotheus Van Apeldoorn picked up on the ball before Mihai Lupei could cut it out.

A low cross was delivered by Timotheus Van Apeldoorn, Constantin Vladimirescu failed to intercept the pass.

Fedir Bilicki ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal, Denis Ungur approached too late to block it.

Timotei Sala did well to tip it over the bar.

74'

Sebastian Dumitrescu tried to use his skill to go past Andrei Petrescu but Sebastian Dumitrescu lost the ball to Andrei Petrescu's block tackle.

76'

Bogdan Funar dribbled past Cătălin Constantinescu.

Bogdan Funar tried to cross the ball low but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Eugen Popescu.

77'

Bogdan Funar tried to dart past Mihai Lupei but Mihai Lupei didn't allow.

79'

Santino Amato had the strength to hold off Ionel Vladimirescu.

Santino Amato twisted past Sebastian Dumitrescu.

Santino Amato jinked confidently past Denis Ungur.

Santino Amato dribbled past Beniamin Grigorescu.

Santino Amato passed along the floor for Bogdan Funar to pick it up, Bogdan Funar took possession of the ball before Denis Ungur could cut it out.

Bogdan Funar played the ball to Santino Amato's feet, the ball was picked up by Santino Amato before Beniamin Grigorescu could intercept.

Santino Amato delivered the ball to Sorin Vasile, Denis Ungur couldn't cut out the pass.

Sorin Vasile lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a go on goal. Beniamin Grigorescu couldn't reach it.

Timotei Sala need faster reflex to save it ... Vintage strike from Sorin Vasile !!! GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 7 Steaua

80'

Bogdan Funar looked to play the ball long to Fedir Bilicki , Fedir Bilicki latched onto the ball before Cătălin Constantinescu could reach it.

Fedir Bilicki dribbled past Denis Ungur.

Fedir Bilicki found himself in some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Beniamin Grigorescu couldn't reach it.

Timotei Sala failed to clear the ball away ... Fedir Bilicki scored. Super finish !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 8 Steaua

86'

Yellow card shown to Sebastian Dumitrescu.

89'

Andrei Petrescu played a great ball for Parris Van , Sebastian Dumitrescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Parris Van hit the ball from long range. Ionel Vladimirescu approached too late to block it.

the ball went into the net despite of Timotei Sala's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Parris Van scored a superb effort !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Rapid Chisinau 0 - 9 Steaua

90'

Bogdan Funar tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Eugen Popescu coolly intercepted the pass.

91'

Fedir Bilicki tried to dribble past Eugen Popescu but Fedir Bilicki lost the ball to Eugen Popescu's block tackle.

End Match Rapid Chisinau 0 - 9 Steaua