Welcome to the match between Craiova city and Simeria orient

1'

Mitica Antonescu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Gabi Bălan jumped with Mitica Alexandrescu and won the ball and retained possession.

2'

Alin Cojocaru struck the ball with fury past Dragos Funar from 30 yards.

Alin Cojocaru put it clean over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

3'

Alin Cojocaru laid it forward to Daniel Iliescu, Daniel Iliescu took it in his stride before Florin Vasile could cut it out.

Daniel Iliescu showed Sebastian Alexandrescu a clean set of heels.

Whilst still some way from goal, Daniel Iliescu tried to lob the keeper. Florin Vasile didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Daniel Iliescu couldn't get it on target ... It was an epic miss.

5'

Luca Dumitru took the ball past Dragos Funar.

Luca Dumitru tried to supply a float cross but Liviu Anghelescu cut it out.

6'

Gabi Bălan fired in the freekick. Marius Alexandrescu blocked the shot.

8'

Florin Vasile tried to dart past Daniel Iliescu but Florin Vasile lost the ball to Daniel Iliescu's block tackle.

11'

Alin Cojocaru moved the ball forward for Daniel Iliescu, Daniel Iliescu took it in his stride before Pompiliu Petran could cut it out.

Daniel Iliescu played a perfect pass for Mitica Antonescu, Mitica Antonescu took it in his stride before Florin Vasile could intercept.

Mitica Antonescu attempted to lob the ball goalwards but the shot clattered off Gabi Bălan.

12'

Serafim Alexandrescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

14'

Luca Dumitru hit the ball forward to Marin Vasile, Marin Vasile latched onto the ball before Serafim Alexandrescu could reach it.

Marin Vasile did his best to get the ball into the area but Dragos Funar closed in and intercepted the ball.

18'

Liviu Anghelescu lifted the ball towards Simion Nicolescu in the area, Simion Nicolescu controlled the ball when bringing it down before Marin Vasile could cut it out.

Simion Nicolescu knocked a lovely ball for Liviu Anghelescu, Liviu Anghelescu took it in his stride before Luca Lungu could reach it.

Shot by Liviu Anghelescu. Gabi Popescu approached too late to block it.

Marius Alexandrescu chose to punch the ball away.

21'

Serafim Alexandrescu hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Tiberiu Petrescu couldn't reach it.

Serafim Alexandrescu put it horribly wide ... It was a poor miss from Serafim Alexandrescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

23'

Daniel Iliescu tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it was well wide from Daniel Iliescu.

24'

Dragos Funar found an opportunity to score from long range but he lost the ball to Luca Dumitru.

26'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Luca Lungu.

27'

Alin Cojocaru tried to play a long ball but Florin Vasile cut it out easily.

30'

Luca Dumitru got past Dragos Funar.

Luca Dumitru skipped easily past Liviu Anghelescu.

Luca Dumitru tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Pompiliu Petran got to the ball first.

32'

Serafim Alexandrescu played a great ball for Simion Nicolescu, Daniel Iliescu missed his interception.

Simion Nicolescu tried to jink past Tiberiu Petrescu but Tiberiu Petrescu won the ball from Simion Nicolescu.

37'

Alexandru Bălan hit the ball forward to Tiberiu Petrescu, Tiberiu Petrescu took it in his stride before Serafim Alexandrescu could intercept.

Tiberiu Petrescu tried to get the ball across but his possession was lost through a tackle by Simion Nicolescu.

38'

Gabi Popescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

39'

Daniel Iliescu made a good pass to Alin Cojocaru, Alin Cojocaru latched onto the ball before Liviu Anghelescu could intercept.

Alin Cojocaru played a wonderful ball for Luca Dumitru, Luca Dumitru latched onto the ball before Florin Vasile could cut it out.

Luca Dumitru found a gap and had an effort at goal. Pompiliu Petran couldn't reach it.

Martin Ardelean did well to tip it over the bar.

41'

Luca Dumitru attempted to chip the ball forward but Dragos Funar got in the way of the ball.

42'

Liviu Anghelescu's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

43'

Pass by Luca Dumitru to Marin Vasile, Marin Vasile trapped the ball nicely before Dragos Funar could reach it.

Marin Vasile tried to dribble past Liviu Anghelescu but Liviu Anghelescu dispossessed Marin Vasile.

44'

Dorin Alexandrescu dribbled past Tiberiu Petrescu.

Alexandru Bălan was outpaced by Dorin Alexandrescu.

Dorin Alexandrescu made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Luca Lungu.

45'

Luca Dumitru used his skill to go past Liviu Anghelescu.

Dragos Funar blocked Luca Dumitru before Luca Dumitru attempted to deliver the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Craiova city had 43% possession in the match, while Simeria orient had 57%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Alin Cojocaru struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Florin Vasile.

48'

Serafim Alexandrescu easily got past the challenge of Tiberiu Petrescu.

Serafim Alexandrescu whipped in a low cross, Alexandru Bălan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dorin Alexandrescu hit the ball on the volley, Luca Lungu approached too late to tackle him.

Marius Alexandrescu shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Dorin Alexandrescu found the net !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Craiova city 1 - 0 Simeria orient

49'

Alin Cojocaru stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Mitica Alexandrescu had a header for a goal but Gabi Bălan headed the ball clear.

50'

Liviu Anghelescu fed the ball forward to Dragos Funar, Dragos Funar latched onto the ball before Marin Vasile could intercept.

Dragos Funar got the float cross in from the wing, Luca Dumitru couldn't cut it.

Florin Vasile jumped with Luca Lungu and won the ball, then had a header for a goal.

It went in the back of the net ... Florin Vasile scored a superb effort !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Craiova city 2 - 0 Simeria orient

52'

Liviu Anghelescu made a pass to Dragos Funar, the ball was picked up by Dragos Funar before Marin Vasile could intercept.

Dragos Funar held up the ball, evading the challenge of Luca Dumitru and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

53'

Sebastian Alexandrescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Alin Cojocaru got to the ball first.

57'

Alin Cojocaru directed the ball to Daniel Iliescu, Daniel Iliescu trapped the ball nicely before Florin Vasile could reach it.

Daniel Iliescu tried to take the ball past Sebastian Alexandrescu but Sebastian Alexandrescu robbed Daniel Iliescu.

58'

Sebastian Alexandrescu tried to jink past Daniel Iliescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Daniel Iliescu.

60'

Tiberiu Petrescu could not stop Simion Nicolescu going past him.

Simion Nicolescu sent the ball over from the wing, Alexandru Bălan failed to reach the ball.

Dorin Alexandrescu made an attacking header but Luca Lungu headed the ball clear.

61'

Marin Vasile attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but the shot cannoned off Pompiliu Petran.

62'

Alexandru Bălan directed the ball nicely to Tiberiu Petrescu, Tiberiu Petrescu picked up on the ball before Simion Nicolescu could reach it.

Tiberiu Petrescu attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Serafim Alexandrescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Saved in style by Martin Ardelean !.

63'

Sebastian Alexandrescu played a great ball for Florin Vasile, Florin Vasile trapped the ball nicely before Daniel Iliescu could reach it.

Florin Vasile directed the ball nicely to Sorin Nicolescu, Sorin Nicolescu took possession of the ball before Alin Cojocaru could cut it out.

Sorin Nicolescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a go on goal. Luca Lungu failed to charge down the shot.

Marius Alexandrescu did well to tip it round the post.

65'

Daniel Iliescu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Florin Vasile.

67'

Marin Vasile played a wonderful ball for Alin Cojocaru, Alin Cojocaru took possession of the ball before Sebastian Alexandrescu could intercept.

Alin Cojocaru played a lovely ball for Gabi Popescu, Gabi Popescu took possession of the ball before Florin Vasile could cut it out.

Sebastian Alexandrescu went in with a successful block tackle on Gabi Popescu before Gabi Popescu could pass the ball.

69'

Pompiliu Petran floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

70'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to use his skill to go past Daniel Iliescu but Daniel Iliescu denied.

73'

Alin Cojocaru took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

74'

Sebastian Alexandrescu shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Gabi Popescu got in and cleared the danger.

76'

Simion Nicolescu stepped up to take the freekick. Simion Nicolescu put it clean over the bar.

77'

Sebastian Alexandrescu made a pass to Florin Vasile, Florin Vasile picked up on the ball before Alin Cojocaru could intercept.

Florin Vasile dribbled past Daniel Iliescu.

Florin Vasile used his skill to go past Alin Cojocaru.

Florin Vasile found a gap and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Gabi Popescu failed to block the shot.

Marius Alexandrescu need faster reflex to save it ... Florin Vasile scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Craiova city 3 - 0 Simeria orient

78'

Alexandru Bălan tried to use his skill to go past Simion Nicolescu but Simion Nicolescu block tackled Alexandru Bălan.

79'

Tiberiu Petrescu executed a block tackle on Serafim Alexandrescu before Serafim Alexandrescu tried to pass the ball.

80'

Alin Cojocaru swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

81'

Serafim Alexandrescu tried to twist past Tiberiu Petrescu but it failed.

82'

Alin Cojocaru tried to get past Florin Vasile but Florin Vasile block tackled Alin Cojocaru.

85'

Dragos Funar moved the ball forward for Serafim Alexandrescu, Serafim Alexandrescu latched onto the ball before Tiberiu Petrescu could intercept.

Serafim Alexandrescu squared the ball, Alexandru Bălan missed his interception.

Sorin Nicolescu moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards but the shot was charged down by Luca Lungu.

87'

Sebastian Alexandrescu passed the ball perfectly to Pompiliu Petran, Daniel Iliescu missed his interception.

Pompiliu Petran tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Alin Cojocaru did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

90'

Daniel Iliescu executed a block tackle on Sebastian Alexandrescu before Sebastian Alexandrescu attempted to pass the ball.

91'

Luca Dumitru dribbled confidently past Liviu Anghelescu.

Luca Dumitru delivered a low cross, Dragos Funar failed to reach the ball.

Alexandru Bălan moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner but the shot cannoned off Gabi Bălan.

End Match Craiova city 3 - 0 Simeria orient