Welcome to the match between Craiova city and Birlad city

2'

Valentin Gabor took the ball past Dragos Funar.

Valentin Gabor tried to skip past Liviu Anghelescu but Valentin Gabor lost the ball to Liviu Anghelescu's block tackle.

3'

Radu Grigorescu executed a block tackle on Liviu Anghelescu before Liviu Anghelescu attempted to deliver the ball.

4'

Stelian Sala received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Radu Grigorescu, Stelian Sala trapped the ball nicely before Florin Vasile could intercept.

Luca Petran picked up Stelian Sala's excellent ball, Sebastian Alexandrescu failed to intercept the pass.

Luca Petran made space for himself and had a crack at goal. Pompiliu Petran failed to block the shot.

Martin Ardelean gathered the ball safely.

6'

Yellow card shown to Ilie Bălan.

Vasilica Lupei attempted to feed the high ball but Pompiliu Petran intercepted the pass.

9'

Dorin Alexandrescu got past Radu Grigorescu with ease.

Dorin Alexandrescu tried to dart past Valentin Gabor but Valentin Gabor robbed Dorin Alexandrescu.

10'

Liviu Anghelescu hit the ball forward to Dragos Funar, Radu Grigorescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dragos Funar delivered the ball to Liviu Anghelescu, Valentin Gabor couldn't cut it.

A float cross was delivered by Liviu Anghelescu, Radu Grigorescu failed to intercept the pass.

Alexandru Petrescu got above Gabi Bălan to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

11'

Luca Petran's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

13'

Stelian Sala fired off a long shot but the shot was charged down by Serafim Alexandrescu.

15'

Florin Vasile swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

16'

Vasilica Lupei moved the ball forward for Ilie Bălan, the ball was picked up by Ilie Bălan before Simion Nicolescu could intercept.

Ilie Bălan tried to twist past Serafim Alexandrescu but failed.

17'

Serafim Alexandrescu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Vasilica Lupei lost his balance, Serafim Alexandrescu dribbled past Vasilica Lupei.

Serafim Alexandrescu darted past Ilie Bălan.

Whilst still some way from goal, Serafim Alexandrescu tried to lob the keeper. Vasilica Lupei didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Serafim Alexandrescu struck the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

18'

Ilie Bălan had shrugged off the challenge of Simion Nicolescu and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Ilie Bălan ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

21'

Radu Grigorescu surged past Pompiliu Petran!.

Radu Grigorescu tried to twist past Dragos Funar but Dragos Funar blocked Radu Grigorescu in a good, clean tackle.

22'

Liviu Anghelescu jinked confidently past Radu Grigorescu.

Liviu Anghelescu tried to sprint past Valentin Gabor but Valentin Gabor block tackled Liviu Anghelescu.

23'

Serafim Alexandrescu fed the ball forward to Simion Nicolescu, Simion Nicolescu picked up on the ball before Vasilica Lupei could intercept.

Simion Nicolescu tried to cross the ball low but Ilie Bălan made it first to the ball and intercepted.

24'

Sebastian Alexandrescu attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Stelian Sala.

25'

Radu Grigorescu hit the ball forward to Marin Serban, Liviu Anghelescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Marin Serban tried to play it past Dragos Funar but Marin Serban lost out to Dragos Funar.

28'

Radu Grigorescu hit the ball from long range but Sebastian Alexandrescu charged down the shot.

29'

Ovidiu Bălan went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

30'

Poor corner kick by Vasilica Lupei. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

33'

Alexandru Petrescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

35'

Dragos Funar skipped past the challenge of Valentin Gabor.

Dragos Funar put a float cross past Radu Grigorescu in to the near post.

Sorin Nicolescu won the ball in the air from Ovidiu Bălan, then attempted a looping header at goal.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

36'

Alexandru Petrescu whipped in the freekick. Alexandru Petrescu put it clean over the bar.

37'

Liviu Anghelescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

39'

Dragos Funar tried to dribble past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu dispossessed Dragos Funar.

41'

Ilie Bălan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Simion Nicolescu intercepted but couldn't control.

44'

Radu Grigorescu attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Sebastian Alexandrescu.

45'

Simion Nicolescu hit the ball from long range but Vasilica Lupei cleared the ball to safety.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Craiova city maintained 46% of possession and 54% for Birlad city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Sebastian Alexandrescu chipped it to Sorin Nicolescu, Radu Grigorescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Sorin Nicolescu had the chance to score but he lost the ball to Alexandru Petrescu.

47'

Liviu Anghelescu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Radu Grigorescu.

48'

Stelian Sala made a good pass to Radu Grigorescu, Radu Grigorescu trapped the ball nicely before Florin Vasile could intercept.

Radu Grigorescu made a good pass to Marin Serban, the ball was picked up by Marin Serban before Sebastian Alexandrescu could intercept.

Marin Serban played the ball to Vasilica Lupei's feet, Vasilica Lupei trapped the ball nicely before Gabi Bălan could intercept.

Vasilica Lupei made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Pompiliu Petran came close and blocked it.

50'

Sebastian Alexandrescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

51'

Simion Nicolescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Serafim Alexandrescu, the ball was picked up by Simion Nicolescu before Ilie Bălan could intercept.

Simion Nicolescu played it confidently past Vasilica Lupei.

Simion Nicolescu crossed the ball low and hard, Ilie Bălan couldn't reach it.

Florin Vasile played the ball forward immediately. The ball evaded Alexandru Petrescu.

Simion Nicolescu had a crack at goal. Ovidiu Bălan failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Simion Nicolescu ... It was a wasted opportunity.

52'

Serafim Alexandrescu played a pinpoint pass to Simion Nicolescu, Simion Nicolescu latched onto the ball before Vasilica Lupei could intercept.

Simion Nicolescu tried his luck from a distance but the shot was charged down by Ilie Bălan.

53'

Sorin Nicolescu's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Mihaita Cojocaru came on for the injured Sorin Nicolescu.

Liviu Anghelescu lost the ball to Radu Grigorescu's block tackle before Liviu Anghelescu tried to pass the ball.

54'

Ilie Bălan made a good pass to Vasilica Lupei, Vasilica Lupei took it in his stride before Serafim Alexandrescu could reach it.

Vasilica Lupei tried to whip in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Simion Nicolescu.

55'

Ilie Bălan played a great ball for Vasilica Lupei, Vasilica Lupei latched onto the ball before Simion Nicolescu could intercept.

Vasilica Lupei struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Serafim Alexandrescu threw himself in front of the shot.

57'

Radu Grigorescu dribbled confidently past Florin Vasile.

Radu Grigorescu span past Sebastian Alexandrescu.

Radu Grigorescu found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Gabi Bălan couldn't reach it.

Martin Ardelean made a save.

60'

Liviu Anghelescu chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Dorin Alexandrescu, Dorin Alexandrescu took an excellent first touch before Radu Grigorescu could reach it.

Dorin Alexandrescu fired off a shot but Alexandru Petrescu managed to block the shot.

61'

Vasilica Lupei went in with a successful block tackle on Florin Vasile before Florin Vasile could pass the ball.

64'

Serafim Alexandrescu fed the ball forward to Simion Nicolescu, Vasilica Lupei couldn't cut out the pass.

Simion Nicolescu tried to pass the ball forward but Ilie Bălan cut it out.

67'

Sebastian Alexandrescu took the ball past Stelian Sala.

Sebastian Alexandrescu directed the ball nicely to Dorin Alexandrescu, Radu Grigorescu missed his interception.

Dorin Alexandrescu shot! but Alexandru Petrescu threw himself in front of the shot.

68'

Liviu Anghelescu got past Radu Grigorescu with ease.

Liviu Anghelescu dribbled confidently past Valentin Gabor.

Liviu Anghelescu looked destined to score but he was denied space by Ovidiu Bălan.

69'

Sebastian Alexandrescu had the strength to hold off Stelian Sala.

Mihaita Cojocaru received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sebastian Alexandrescu, Mihaita Cojocaru took it in his stride before Radu Grigorescu could intercept.

Mihaita Cojocaru drove the ball at goal but Ovidiu Bălan cleared the ball from danger.

71'

Ilie Bălan took the ball past Serafim Alexandrescu.

Ilie Bălan centred the ball, Simion Nicolescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Marin Serban moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley but Gabi Bălan blocked the shot.

72'

Sebastian Alexandrescu tried to take the ball past Ilie Bălan but Ilie Bălan block tackled Sebastian Alexandrescu.

73'

Serafim Alexandrescu tried to twist past Ilie Bălan but Serafim Alexandrescu lost the ball to Ilie Bălan.

74'

Radu Grigorescu tried to skip past Florin Vasile but Radu Grigorescu lost the ball to Florin Vasile's block tackle.

76'

Liviu Anghelescu tried to dart past Radu Grigorescu but Radu Grigorescu block tackled Liviu Anghelescu.

78'

Valentin Gabor tried to dart past Dragos Funar but Valentin Gabor lost out to Dragos Funar.

79'

Liviu Anghelescu struck the freekick. But Liviu Anghelescu blazed it over the bar.

81'

Ilie Bălan attempted to lift the ball forward but Serafim Alexandrescu got to the ball first.

82'

Serafim Alexandrescu knocked a lovely ball for Simion Nicolescu, Simion Nicolescu took it in his stride before Vasilica Lupei could reach it.

Simion Nicolescu played a lovely ball for Serafim Alexandrescu, Serafim Alexandrescu took possession of the ball before Ilie Bălan could cut it out.

Serafim Alexandrescu tried to skip past the challenge of Vasilica Lupei but Vasilica Lupei succesfully won the ball from Serafim Alexandrescu.

83'

Dorin Alexandrescu tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Vasilica Lupei.

86'

Ilie Bălan attempted to lift the ball forward but Simion Nicolescu intercepted the pass.

90'

Liviu Anghelescu tried to chip the ball forward but Radu Grigorescu made a great interception.

91'

Radu Grigorescu directed the ball to Stelian Sala, Stelian Sala took it in his stride before Mihaita Cojocaru could cut it out.

Stelian Sala tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Florin Vasile.

93'

Serafim Alexandrescu directed the ball nicely to Simion Nicolescu, Vasilica Lupei stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

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

Mihaita Cojocaru challenged Ovidiu Bălan for a heading, then cushioned a headed pass.

Block tackle from Alexandru Petrescu, easily dispossessing Dragos Funar before Dragos Funar tried to get onto the pass.

94'

Valentin Gabor tried to dart past Dragos Funar but Valentin Gabor lost out to Dragos Funar.

End Match Craiova city 0 - 0 Birlad city