Welcome to the match between Craiova town and Arad F.C.

2'

Dragos Popescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Vali Ardelean, Dragos Popescu took possession of the ball before Silviu Lupei could intercept.

Dragos Popescu flicked the ball over Marius Antonescu's head !.

From out wide, Dragos Popescu fired in a curving shot at goal but Corneliu Antonescu removed the danger.

3'

Virgiliu Albu tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

4'

Timotei Alexandrescu found an opportunity to score from long range but Nicu Lupei succesfully won the ball from him.

5'

Vali Ardelean dribbled past Lucian Albescu.

Vali Ardelean directed the ball to Virgiliu Albu, Virgiliu Albu picked up on the ball before Nicu Lupei could reach it.

Virgiliu Albu took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Corneliu Antonescu cleared the ball from danger.

6'

The referee showed Marius Antonescu a yellow card.

7'

Swerving shot by Nicu Lupei from long range. Vali Ardelean approached too late to tackle him.

But Nicu Lupei didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

10'

Marius Antonescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

11'

Nicu Lupei turned on the ball to leave Vali Lungu standing.

Nicu Lupei tried to square the ball from the wing but Timotei Alexandrescu coolly intercepted the cross.

12'

Silviu Lupei passed along the floor for Marius Antonescu to pick it up, Marius Antonescu trapped the ball nicely before Constantin Vladimirescu could reach it.

Marius Antonescu tried to deliver the ball in from wide but The ball cannoned off Valentin Ardelean.

13'

Dragos Popescu used his skill to go past Nicu Lupei.

Dragos Popescu lost the ball to Silviu Lupei's block tackle before Dragos Popescu could pass the ball.

14'

Timotei Alexandrescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Timotei Vasilescu.

15'

Silviu Lupei received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marius Antonescu, Constantin Vladimirescu failed to reach the ball.

Silviu Lupei evaded the challenge of Valentin Ardelean and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Florin Negrescu blocked the shot.

19'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Lucian Albescu.

20'

Marius Antonescu passed along the floor for Silviu Lupei to pick it up, Silviu Lupei latched onto the ball before Constantin Vladimirescu could reach it.

Silviu Lupei sent in a float cross, Valentin Ardelean couldn't cut out the pass.

Daniel Serban performed a glancing header for the goal but Dragos Popescu headed clear the danger.

22'

Timotei Alexandrescu played a pinpoint pass to Vali Lungu, Timotei Vasilescu couldn't cut it.

Vali Lungu tried to square the ball from the wing but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Nicu Lupei.

24'

Nicu Lupei played the ball to Lucian Albescu's feet, Lucian Albescu picked up on the ball before Sorin Nicolescu could cut it out.

Lucian Albescu tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Vali Ardelean.

26'

Valentin Ardelean flicked the ball over Silviu Lupei's head !.

Valentin Ardelean floated it into the area, Marius Antonescu couldn't cut it.

Augustin Petran won the aerial challenge against Horia Nicolescu, then headed it to the goal.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a poor miss from Augustin Petran. He looked like he was short of match practice.

27'

Ciprian Vladimirescu gave the corner straight to the opposition.

28'

Horia Nicolescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

29'

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

30'

Silviu Lupei could not stop a confident Valentin Ardelean going past him.

Valentin Ardelean tried to play it past Marius Antonescu but Marius Antonescu block tackled Valentin Ardelean.

32'

Constantin Vladimirescu delivered the ball to Valentin Ardelean, Valentin Ardelean took it in his stride before Silviu Lupei could intercept.

Valentin Ardelean tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Marius Antonescu.

34'

Valentin Ardelean tried to take the ball past Silviu Lupei but failed.

35'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to sprint past Lucian Albescu but Lucian Albescu nicked the ball from the toes of Sorin Nicolescu.

36'

Vali Lungu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

37'

From long range, Sorin Nicolescu bent the ball towards goal. Nicu Lupei couldn't reach it.

Traian Albescu was rooted to the spot ... A great goal from a fine move by Sorin Nicolescu !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Craiova town 1 - 0 Arad F.C.

40'

Corner taken by Timotei Alexandrescu and cut out by the opposition.

42'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Nicu Lupei.

43'

Valentin Ardelean tried to dart past Silviu Lupei but Silviu Lupei won the ball from Valentin Ardelean.

44'

Vali Ardelean sent in the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Craiova town took the lead.Craiova town had 61% possession in the match, while Arad F.C. had 39%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Vali Lungu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Timotei Vasilescu made a great interception.

51'

Constantin Vladimirescu played a lovely ball for Valentin Ardelean, the ball was picked up by Valentin Ardelean before Silviu Lupei could reach it.

Valentin Ardelean played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Marius Antonescu came close and blocked it.

52'

Augustin Petran played a perfect pass for Sorin Nicolescu, Sorin Nicolescu took possession of the ball before Nicu Lupei could reach it.

Sorin Nicolescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Lucian Albescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

54'

Ciprian Vladimirescu elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Vali Lungu jumped above Corneliu Antonescu but the ball went bad.

55'

Pass by Marius Antonescu to Horia Nicolescu, Constantin Vladimirescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Horia Nicolescu tried to cross into the box but The ball came off Valentin Ardelean.

56'

Timotei Vasilescu swiftly put in the freekick. Florin Negrescu managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

57'

Timotei Vasilescu could not stop Timotei Alexandrescu going past him.

Timotei Alexandrescu put a float cross , Nicu Lupei tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Corneliu Antonescu jumped above Virgiliu Albu and headed the ball clear.

59'

Ciprian Vladimirescu tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

63'

Timotei Alexandrescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lucian Albescu.

64'

Horia Nicolescu tried to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Timotei Alexandrescu.

65'

Vali Ardelean tried to lob the ball forward but Silviu Lupei intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

67'

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

Sorin Nicolescu took a medium-ranged shot but Nicu Lupei charged down the shot.

68'

Marius Antonescu fed the ball forward to Silviu Lupei, Silviu Lupei trapped the ball nicely before Constantin Vladimirescu could reach it.

Silviu Lupei powered past Valentin Ardelean!.

Silviu Lupei tried to score but Dragos Popescu made an crucial challenge!.

69'

Lucian Albescu was outpaced by Sorin Nicolescu.

Sorin Nicolescu rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Nicu Lupei wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Traian Albescu made an acrobatic save.

70'

Lucian Albescu played a lovely ball for Marius Antonescu, Marius Antonescu took possession of the ball before Vali Ardelean could intercept.

Marius Antonescu hit the ball forward to Lucian Albescu, Sorin Nicolescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Lucian Albescu moved the ball forward for Anton Albu, Anton Albu picked up on the ball before Vali Ardelean could reach it.

Anton Albu had the chance to score but he couldn't escape the attentions of Ciprian Vladimirescu.

73'

Nicu Lupei attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Vali Lungu read the game well to intercept the ball.

74'

Nicu Lupei fired off a long shot. Vali Lungu approached too late to block it.

But Nicu Lupei sent it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

76'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to get past Lucian Albescu but Lucian Albescu robbed Sorin Nicolescu.

78'

Sorin Nicolescu made a good pass to Vali Ardelean, Lucian Albescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Vali Ardelean laid it forward to Timotei Alexandrescu, Timotei Alexandrescu trapped the ball nicely before Nicu Lupei could intercept.

Timotei Alexandrescu knocked a lovely ball for Dragos Popescu, Dragos Popescu took it in his stride before Corneliu Antonescu could cut it out.

Dragos Popescu played a wonderful ball for Virgiliu Albu, Virgiliu Albu trapped the ball nicely before Horia Nicolescu could cut it out.

Virgiliu Albu made a pass to Valentin Ardelean, Corneliu Antonescu couldn't cut it.

Valentin Ardelean fired in a shot at goal but Horia Nicolescu got himself between the ball and goal.

79'

Vali Lungu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Sorin Nicolescu tried to twist past Lucian Albescu but Sorin Nicolescu lost out to Lucian Albescu.

84'

Nicu Lupei had the strength to hold off Constantin Vladimirescu.

Nicu Lupei did his best to get the ball into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Vali Lungu.

87'

Nicu Lupei tried to dribble past Vali Ardelean but Nicu Lupei lost the ball to Vali Ardelean's block tackle.

92'

Valentin Ardelean tried to sprint past Silviu Lupei but it failed.

93'

Nicu Lupei blocked Vali Ardelean before Vali Ardelean attempted to deliver the ball.

94'

Nicu Lupei attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Vali Lungu cleared the ball from danger.

95'

Corner taken by Constantin Vladimirescu.

Timotei Alexandrescu got above Horia Nicolescu to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Traian Albescu blocked the shot.

End Match Craiova town 1 - 0 Arad F.C.