Welcome to the match between Birlad city and Coventry Arad

1'

Radu Grigorescu tried to twist past Hodina Manole but Hodina Manole blocked Radu Grigorescu in a good, clean tackle.

2'

Stelian Sala picked up Radu Grigorescu's excellent ball, Hodina Manole missed his interception.

Stelian Sala tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Vatafu Sebastian found himself in the way of the ball.

3'

Vatafu Sebastian gave the corner straight to the opposition.

4'

Giurgiu Augustin played a wonderful ball for Manu Sandu, Manu Sandu trapped the ball nicely before Radu Grigorescu could reach it.

Manu Sandu tried to float it into the area but The ball bounced off Valentin Gabor.

5'

Giurgiu Augustin played a pinpoint pass to Vatafu Sebastian, Radu Grigorescu couldn't cut it.

Vatafu Sebastian made an attempt to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Valentin Gabor.

6'

Hodina Manole made a pass to Vatafu Sebastian, Radu Grigorescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vatafu Sebastian made a pass to Prepelita Grigore, the ball was picked up by Prepelita Grigore before Stelian Sala could intercept.

Prepelita Grigore lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and aimed for the top corner. Ovidiu Bălan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andrei Dalca did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Prepelita Grigore scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Birlad city 0 - 1 Coventry Arad

7'

Ursu Mircea made a good pass to Hodina Manole, Hodina Manole took it in his stride before Vasilica Lupei could intercept.

Hodina Manole got the float cross in from the wing, Ilie Bălan couldn't cut it.

Prepelita Grigore got to the ball ahead of Alexandru Petrescu, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Andrei Dalca did well to turn the ball round the post.

8'

Cheran Razvan tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Saved in style by Andrei Dalca !.

9'

Hodina Manole tried to skip past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu nicked the ball from the toes of Hodina Manole.

10'

Giurgiu Augustin dribbled past Radu Grigorescu.

Giurgiu Augustin bent it from medium range but Valentin Gabor charged down the shot.

13'

Giurgiu Augustin tried to get past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu robbed Giurgiu Augustin.

16'

Giurgiu Augustin had a crack at goal from the freekick. Giurgiu Augustin looked destined to score but Andrei Dalca react fast enough and saved it.

18'

Eftimescu Visarion tried to chip the ball forward but Vasilica Lupei read the game well to intercept the ball.

19'

Manu Sandu directed the ball nicely to Giurgiu Augustin, Giurgiu Augustin took it in his stride before Radu Grigorescu could cut it out.

Giurgiu Augustin tried to jink past Valentin Gabor but Giurgiu Augustin lost out to Valentin Gabor.

20'

Giurgiu Augustin laid it forward to Manu Sandu, Manu Sandu trapped the ball nicely before Luca Petran could reach it.

Manu Sandu got the float cross in from the wing, Radu Grigorescu couldn't cut it.

Ovidiu Bălan got ahead of Hodina Manole to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

21'

Giurgiu Augustin surged past Radu Grigorescu!.

Giurgiu Augustin had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Valentin Gabor couldn't reach it.

Andrei Dalca saved and deflected the ball clear.

22'

Hodina Manole tried to jink past Stelian Sala but Stelian Sala succesfully won the ball from Hodina Manole.

23'

Radu Grigorescu executed a block tackle on Giurgiu Augustin before Giurgiu Augustin attempted to pass the ball.

25'

Ursu Mircea dribbled confidently past Vasilica Lupei.

Ursu Mircea struck a medium range piledriver but Ilie Bălan cleared the ball from danger.

26'

Prepelita Grigore swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

27'

Manu Sandu dribbled confidently past Radu Grigorescu.

Manu Sandu twisted past Valentin Gabor.

Manu Sandu tried to get the cross in but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Radu Grigorescu.

28'

Hodina Manole attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Stelian Sala.

29'

Hodina Manole tried to knock a long ball forward but Stelian Sala showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

30'

Cheran Mugurel played a perfect pass for Manu Sandu, Radu Grigorescu failed to intercept the pass.

Manu Sandu shielded the ball from Valentin Gabor and struck a medium range piledriver.

Andrei Dalca made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

31'

Stelian Sala made a pass to Radu Grigorescu, the ball was picked up by Radu Grigorescu before Hodina Manole could cut it out.

Radu Grigorescu shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Vatafu Sebastian failed to charge down the shot.

Bucurescu Maximilian couldn't reach it ... Radu Grigorescu scored a great goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Birlad city 1 - 1 Coventry Arad

32'

Vatafu Sebastian moved the ball forward for Ursu Mircea, the ball was picked up by Ursu Mircea before Stelian Sala could intercept.

Ursu Mircea surged past Radu Grigorescu!.

Ursu Mircea found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Alexandru Petrescu approached too late to block it.

Ursu Mircea got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

33'

Hodina Manole tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Stelian Sala.

34'

Cheran Razvan attempted to lift the ball forward but Valentin Gabor intercepted but couldn't control.

36'

Manu Sandu struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Valentin Gabor wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide from Manu Sandu ... He held his head in his hands.

37'

Eftimescu Visarion knocked a lovely ball for Ursu Mircea, Vasilica Lupei tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ursu Mircea blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but the shot clattered off Ilie Bălan.

40'

Ursu Mircea attempted to feed the high ball but Radu Grigorescu read the game well to intercept the ball.

43'

Prepelita Grigore looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Alexandru Petrescu won the ball in the air from Hodina Manole, then headed the ball to safety.

44'

Hodina Manole skipped past the challenge of Stelian Sala.

Hodina Manole tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Radu Grigorescu cut it out.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Birlad city maintained 29% of possession and 71% for Coventry Arad. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ursu Mircea attempted to feed the high ball but Vasilica Lupei intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

47'

Cheran Mugurel fed the ball forward to Giurgiu Augustin, Giurgiu Augustin latched onto the ball before Valentin Gabor could cut it out.

Giurgiu Augustin hit the ball forward to Manu Sandu, Manu Sandu took possession of the ball before Radu Grigorescu could reach it.

Manu Sandu showed Valentin Gabor a clean set of heels.

From a tight angle, Manu Sandu still managed to get a shot in but Alexandru Petrescu got himself between the ball and goal.

49'

Manu Sandu knocked a lovely ball for Eftimescu Visarion, Eftimescu Visarion picked up on the ball before Ilie Bălan could reach it.

Eftimescu Visarion delivered a low cross, Vasilica Lupei couldn't reach it.

Prepelita Grigore passed forward instantly. Alexandru Petrescu couldn't cut it.

Vatafu Sebastian got free in the penalty area and took a shot. Ovidiu Bălan couldn't reach it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

50'

Cheran Razvan sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

51'

Radu Grigorescu passed the ball perfectly to Valentin Gabor, Manu Sandu failed to intercept the pass.

Valentin Gabor passed the ball to Radu Grigorescu, Giurgiu Augustin failed to reach the ball.

Radu Grigorescu struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Manu Sandu cleared the ball.

53'

Ursu Mircea tried to skip past Vasilica Lupei but Vasilica Lupei succesfully won the ball from Ursu Mircea.

54'

Radu Grigorescu tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Hodina Manole got in the way of the ball.

55'

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

56'

Vatafu Sebastian passed the ball perfectly to Hodina Manole, Stelian Sala couldn't reach it.

Radu Grigorescu executed a block tackle on Hodina Manole before Hodina Manole tried to get onto the pass.

57'

Ursu Mircea attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ilie Bălan.

58'

Vatafu Sebastian tried to jink past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu took the ball away from Vatafu Sebastian.

59'

Valentin Gabor faked a pass then cut Manu Sandu in a different direction.

Valentin Gabor tried to cross the ball low but The ball came off Giurgiu Augustin.

60'

Hodina Manole took the ball past Ilie Bălan.

Vasilica Lupei executed a block tackle on Hodina Manole before Hodina Manole attempted to deliver the ball.

62'

Eftimescu Visarion received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ursu Mircea, Eftimescu Visarion took possession of the ball before Vasilica Lupei could cut it out.

Eftimescu Visarion put a low cross, Ilie Bălan failed to reach the ball.

Manu Sandu ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal, Ovidiu Bălan didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andrei Dalca got up to tip it over.

63'

Hodina Manole received a yellow card.

Hodina Manole made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Radu Grigorescu.

64'

Vatafu Sebastian played a great ball for Hodina Manole, Stelian Sala couldn't reach it.

Hodina Manole tried to play a long ball but Radu Grigorescu coolly intercepted the pass.

66'

Eftimescu Visarion made an attempt to move the ball forward but Ilie Bălan came close and blocked it.

67'

Vatafu Sebastian shot a knuckle shot over Stelian Sala from 30 yards.

But Vatafu Sebastian sent it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

68'

Stelian Sala lifted the ball ahead of Marin Serban, Marin Serban brought the ball down well before Prepelita Grigore could intercept.

Good play by Marin Serban in making himself some space and struck it. Cheran Razvan couldn't reach it.

Bucurescu Maximilian blocked the shot.

69'

Eftimescu Visarion faked a shot before cutting Vasilica Lupei in a different direction.

Eftimescu Visarion hit a long ball upfield,Ilie Bălan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Hodina Manole won the aerial challenge against Ovidiu Bălan, then flicked the ball forward.

Zamfir Luca looked destined to score but Alexandru Petrescu made the last ditch tackle.

70'

Eftimescu Visarion tried to twist past Stelian Sala but Stelian Sala robbed Eftimescu Visarion.

71'

Radu Grigorescu escaped from the challenge of Vatafu Sebastian and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Radu Grigorescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

72'

Valentin Gabor tried to skip past the challenge of Manu Sandu but Manu Sandu denied.

73'

Radu Grigorescu passed along the floor for Ilie Bălan to pick it up, Ilie Bălan took it in his stride before Ursu Mircea could intercept.

Swerving shot by Ilie Bălan from 20 yards. Eftimescu Visarion wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Bucurescu Maximilian did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

74'

Eftimescu Visarion tried to use his skill to go past Vasilica Lupei but Vasilica Lupei took the ball away from Eftimescu Visarion.

75'

Hodina Manole tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Stelian Sala.

77'

A long ball was hit up field by Eftimescu Visarion,Vasilica Lupei missed his interception.

Prepelita Grigore made an attacking header but Ovidiu Bălan used his head to clear the ball.

79'

Hodina Manole hit a speculative long-range shot past Stelian Sala.

Hodina Manole struck it just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

80'

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

81'

Vatafu Sebastian fed the ball forward to Hodina Manole, Hodina Manole latched onto the ball before Ilie Bălan could cut it out.

Hodina Manole had shrugged off the challenge of Stelian Sala and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Hodina Manole put it well wide ... It was a shocking miss.

83'

Giurgiu Augustin played a great ball for Hodina Manole, Radu Grigorescu failed to reach the ball.

Hodina Manole tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Valentin Gabor.

84'

Ursu Mircea tried to dart past Stelian Sala but Ursu Mircea lost the ball to Stelian Sala's block tackle.

85'

Hodina Manole tried to take the ball past Ovidiu Bălan but his possession is lost through a tackle by Ovidiu Bălan.

87'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Radu Grigorescu before Giurgiu Augustin tried to pass the ball.

88'

Hodina Manole attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball bounced off Stelian Sala.

89'

Eftimescu Visarion hit a lovely long ball forward,Vasilica Lupei tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Vatafu Sebastian ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Ovidiu Bălan charged down the shot.

90'

Manu Sandu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Radu Grigorescu.

91'

Yellow card shown to Marin Serban.

Valentin Gabor was outmuscled by Giurgiu Augustin.

Giurgiu Augustin attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Radu Grigorescu approached too late to tackle him.

But Giurgiu Augustin put it wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

92'

Eftimescu Visarion tried to dribble past Vasilica Lupei but Eftimescu Visarion lost the ball to Vasilica Lupei's block tackle.

93'

Hodina Manole passed the ball perfectly to Vatafu Sebastian, Stelian Sala couldn't reach it.

Vatafu Sebastian blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but the shot was blocked by Radu Grigorescu.

End Match Birlad city 1 - 1 Coventry Arad