Welcome to the match between Craiova town and Birlad city

3'

Virgiliu Albu laid it forward to Valentin Ardelean, the ball was picked up by Valentin Ardelean before Daniel Vladimirescu could intercept.

Valentin Ardelean shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Costin Iliescu charged down the shot.

4'

Sorin Nicolescu hit the ball forward to Vali Ardelean, Vali Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Nicu Popescu could reach it.

Vali Ardelean tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Marian Alexandrescu did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

5'

Augustin Petran took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

8'

Daniel Vladimirescu tried to take the ball past Constantin Vladimirescu but it failed.

9'

Carol Dumitru made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Timotei Alexandrescu.

10'

Augustin Petran tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

12'

Sorin Nicolescu took the ball past Marian Alexandrescu.

Sorin Nicolescu laid it forward to Virgiliu Albu, Virgiliu Albu trapped the ball nicely before Theodor Vladimirescu could reach it.

Virgiliu Albu had an effort at goal but the shot clattered off Claudiu Negrescu.

13'

Costica Constantinescu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

14'

Carol Dumitru directed the ball to Iulian Alexandrescu, Iulian Alexandrescu trapped the ball nicely before Vali Lungu could cut it out.

Iulian Alexandrescu tried to centre the ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Timotei Alexandrescu.

15'

Carol Dumitru tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Vali Lungu.

16'

Vali Ardelean tried an in-swinging corner.

Dragos Popescu jumped above Nicu Popescu, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Dan Ungur did well to tip it wide.

17'

Sorin Nicolescu directed the ball to Vali Ardelean, Vali Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Marian Alexandrescu could reach it.

Vali Ardelean directed the ball past Theodor Vladimirescu to Vali Lungu.

Vali Lungu found a perfect spot and aimed for the top corner. Nicu Popescu approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went past Dan Ungur in the back of the net ... Vali Lungu finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Craiova town 1 - 0 Birlad city

19'

Sorin Nicolescu span past Marian Alexandrescu.

Sorin Nicolescu tried to play a long ball but it was well intercepted by Theodor Vladimirescu.

20'

Vali Ardelean blocked Marian Alexandrescu in a good, clean tackle before Marian Alexandrescu tried to get onto the pass.

21'

Carol Dumitru tried to skip past Valentin Ardelean but Carol Dumitru lost the ball to Valentin Ardelean.

22'

Vali Ardelean struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Marian Alexandrescu approached too late to tackle him.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Vali Ardelean ... It was a shocking miss.

23'

Yellow card shown to Costica Constantinescu.

Sorin Nicolescu knocked a lovely ball for Vali Ardelean, the ball was picked up by Vali Ardelean before Marian Alexandrescu could reach it.

Vali Ardelean passed the ball to Sorin Nicolescu, Theodor Vladimirescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Sorin Nicolescu got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Marian Alexandrescu charged down the shot.

25'

Marian Alexandrescu blocked Sorin Nicolescu before Sorin Nicolescu attempted to deliver the ball.

28'

Sorin Nicolescu skipped easily past the challenge of Marian Alexandrescu.

Sorin Nicolescu made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Theodor Vladimirescu.

29'

Theodor Vladimirescu attempted to lob the ball forward but Sorin Nicolescu made a great interception.

30'

Carol Dumitru went in with a successful block tackle on Sorin Nicolescu before Sorin Nicolescu tried to get onto the pass.

31'

Ciprian Vladimirescu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Marian Alexandrescu.

33'

Vali Lungu tried to sprint past Flaviu Petrescu but Flaviu Petrescu succesfully won the ball from Vali Lungu.

34'

Timotei Alexandrescu tried to take the ball past Iulian Alexandrescu but Iulian Alexandrescu block tackled Timotei Alexandrescu.

35'

Costin Iliescu dribbled past Constantin Vladimirescu.

Costin Iliescu found an opportunity to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Valentin Ardelean .

37'

Valentin Ardelean tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Daniel Vladimirescu.

38'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Valentin Ardelean.

Ciprian Vladimirescu stepped up to take the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

39'

Sorin Nicolescu directed the ball to Vali Ardelean, Marian Alexandrescu failed to intercept the pass.

Vali Ardelean stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Theodor Vladimirescu.

40'

Theodor Vladimirescu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Vali Ardelean lost his balance, Theodor Vladimirescu dribbled past Vali Ardelean.

Theodor Vladimirescu stepped away from Constantin Vladimirescu and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

But Theodor Vladimirescu put it narrowly over ... He should never have missed that one.

41'

Theodor Vladimirescu attempted to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Vali Ardelean.

42'

Marian Alexandrescu dribbled confidently past Augustin Petran.

Marian Alexandrescu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Vali Ardelean.

44'

Vali Ardelean directed the ball nicely to Sorin Nicolescu, Marian Alexandrescu couldn't cut it.

Sorin Nicolescu played a perfect pass for Virgiliu Albu, Theodor Vladimirescu failed to reach the ball.

Vali Ardelean received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Virgiliu Albu, Vali Ardelean took possession of the ball before Nicu Popescu could reach it.

Vali Ardelean found himself with plenty of time and flicked it goalwards. Claudiu Negrescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Dan Ungur was stranded and helpless to save it ... Vali Ardelean scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Craiova town 2 - 0 Birlad city

45'

Iulian Alexandrescu had shrugged off the challenge of Timotei Alexandrescu and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Iulian Alexandrescu put it high and wide ... It was a poor effort from Iulian Alexandrescu. He was lacking match sharpness.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Craiova town took the lead.Craiova town had 55% possession in the match, while Birlad city had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Costin Iliescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Constantin Vladimirescu read the game well to intercept the ball.

47'

Poor corner kick delivered by Augustin Petran that went straight to the opposition.

48'

Vali Lungu tried to feed the high ball but Theodor Vladimirescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

52'

Theodor Vladimirescu used his skill to go past Vali Ardelean.

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to use his skill to go past Sorin Nicolescu but Sorin Nicolescu robbed Theodor Vladimirescu.

54'

Sorin Nicolescu jinked confidently past Marian Alexandrescu.

Sorin Nicolescu directed the ball to Virgiliu Albu, Virgiliu Albu took it in his stride before Theodor Vladimirescu could cut it out.

Virgiliu Albu laid it forward past Nicu Popescu to Vali Lungu.

Vali Lungu made a pass to Sorin Nicolescu, Sorin Nicolescu picked up on the ball before Claudiu Negrescu could cut it out.

Sorin Nicolescu attempted a thunderous drive! but Nicu Popescu cleared the ball.

57'

Valentin Ardelean tried a long range effort but the shot cannoned off Claudiu Negrescu.

59'

Valentin Ardelean moved the ball forward for Constantin Vladimirescu, Constantin Vladimirescu took it in his stride before Daniel Vladimirescu could cut it out.

Constantin Vladimirescu tried to curl one in from medium range. Costin Iliescu approached too late to tackle him.

Held by Dan Ungur.

60'

Timotei Alexandrescu passed the ball to Vali Lungu, Carol Dumitru tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Vali Lungu jinked past Iulian Alexandrescu.

Vali Lungu tried to send in a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Carol Dumitru.

61'

Sorin Nicolescu passed the ball to Vali Ardelean, Vali Ardelean picked up on the ball before Marian Alexandrescu could intercept.

Vali Ardelean tried to skip past the challenge of Theodor Vladimirescu but Theodor Vladimirescu robbed Vali Ardelean.

62'

Corner taken by Augustin Petran and cut out by the opposition.

64'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Marian Alexandrescu coolly intercepted the pass.

66'

Constantin Vladimirescu passed it long to Virgiliu Albu, Daniel Vladimirescu failed to intercept the pass.

Virgiliu Albu found himself with plenty of time and hit a fierce shot. Claudiu Negrescu failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

69'

Iulian Alexandrescu tried to jink past Timotei Alexandrescu but Timotei Alexandrescu didn't allow.

70'

Costin Iliescu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Claudiu Negrescu performed a diving header toward the goal, Dragos Popescu approached too late to head the ball clear.

Florin Negrescu did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

71'

Marian Alexandrescu had a crack from the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

73'

Marian Alexandrescu could not stop Sorin Nicolescu going past him.

Pass by Sorin Nicolescu to Augustin Petran, Theodor Vladimirescu missed his interception.

Augustin Petran fired in a shot at goal but Nicu Popescu cleared the ball from danger.

74'

Marian Alexandrescu tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Vali Ardelean.

75'

Daniel Vladimirescu executed a block tackle on Valentin Ardelean before Valentin Ardelean could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

76'

Valentin Ardelean tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Daniel Vladimirescu.

78'

Timotei Alexandrescu fired off a long shot but Iulian Alexandrescu cleared the ball from danger.

79'

Timotei Alexandrescu tried to chip the ball forward but Iulian Alexandrescu intercepted but couldn't control.

83'

Costin Iliescu jinked confidently past Vali Ardelean.

Costin Iliescu swung in a float cross over Constantin Vladimirescu.

Flaviu Petrescu jumped with Dragos Popescu and won the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Florin Negrescu elected to fist the ball to safety.

84'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Theodor Vladimirescu did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

85'

Valentin Ardelean spotted Virgiliu Albu in the area and lobbed the ball in, Virgiliu Albu controlled the ball when bringing it down before Daniel Vladimirescu could cut it out.

Virgiliu Albu hit the ball forward to Sorin Nicolescu, Claudiu Negrescu couldn't reach it.

Sorin Nicolescu made space for himself and fired in a shot at goal. Nicu Popescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Dan Ungur gathered the ball safely.

86'

Vali Lungu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Carol Dumitru.

87'

Costica Constantinescu ran up to take the corner.

Claudiu Negrescu got above Dragos Popescu to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Claudiu Negrescu scored a goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Craiova town 2 - 1 Birlad city

88'

Valentin Ardelean laid it forward to Constantin Vladimirescu, the ball was picked up by Constantin Vladimirescu before Daniel Vladimirescu could reach it.

Constantin Vladimirescu attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Costin Iliescu cleared the ball to safety.

90'

Marian Alexandrescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

91'

Marian Alexandrescu jinked confidently past Vali Lungu.

Marian Alexandrescu hit a lovely long ball forward to Daniel Vladimirescu, Timotei Alexandrescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Daniel Vladimirescu had the chance to score but he lost the ball to Ciprian Vladimirescu.

92'

Timotei Alexandrescu swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

End Match Craiova town 2 - 1 Birlad city