Welcome to the match between Arad F.C. and Simeria villa

2'

Gabi Negrescu dribbled past Lucian Albescu.

Gabi Negrescu knocked a lovely ball for Petre Sala, Petre Sala took it in his stride before Nicu Lupei could intercept.

Petre Sala had a great opportunity to score but he was under too much pressure from Corneliu Antonescu .

3'

Vali Vladimirescu attempted to lob the ball forward but it was intercepted by Nicu Lupei.

4'

Nicu Lupei powered past Emil Funar!.

Gabi Negrescu blocked Nicu Lupei before Nicu Lupei attempted to pass the ball.

5'

Sandu Bălan tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Nicu Lupei failed to charge down the shot.

Sandu Bălan was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

8'

Gabi Negrescu tried to get past Lucian Albescu but Lucian Albescu succesfully won the ball from Gabi Negrescu.

11'

Daniel Serban made an attempt to move the ball forward but Daniel Vãduva blocked it.

12'

Sandu Bălan tried to dart past Timotei Vasilescu but Timotei Vasilescu robbed Sandu Bălan.

14'

Marius Antonescu played a lovely ball for Silviu Lupei, Silviu Lupei took possession of the ball before Ghenadie Nicolescu could cut it out.

Silviu Lupei tried to cross into the box but Ciprian Iliescu showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

16'

Nicu Lupei tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Daniel Vãduva.

17'

Nicu Lupei tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Emil Funar blocked it.

19'

Gabi Negrescu hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Lucian Albescu managed to block the shot.

20'

Ghenadie Nicolescu tried to get onto the pass but it was well intercepted by Silviu Lupei.

21'

Nicu Lupei passed the ball to Corneliu Antonescu, Corneliu Antonescu took possession of the ball before Emil Funar could reach it.

Corneliu Antonescu fired off a medium-ranged shot. Gabi Negrescu failed to charge down the shot.

But Corneliu Antonescu put it narrowly over ... He should never have missed that one.

22'

Ciprian Iliescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Marius Antonescu intercepted the pass.

25'

Ciprian Iliescu dribbled past Silviu Lupei.

Ciprian Iliescu crossed the ball high over Marius Antonescu into the box.

Vali Vladimirescu tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Horia Nicolescu made it across to block the header.

27'

Corneliu Antonescu dribbled past Ciprian Iliescu.

Corneliu Antonescu attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ghenadie Nicolescu.

30'

Nicu Lupei played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Sandu Bălan.

32'

Sandu Bălan turned with the ball past Timotei Vasilescu.

Sandu Bălan delivered the ball in from wide, Nicu Lupei stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Petre Sala got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Horia Nicolescu headed clear the danger.

33'

Lucian Albescu attempted to lob the ball forward but Gabi Negrescu did well to spot and intercept the pass.

34'

Timotei Vasilescu took the ball past Ghenadie Nicolescu.

Timotei Vasilescu sent in a float cross, Ciprian Iliescu failed to intercept the pass.

Anton Albu won the aerial challenge against Stelian Serban, then headed it to the goal.

But Anton Albu effort went inches wide ... He buckled under the pressure.

35'

Nicu Lupei 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 Emil Funar.

36'

Gabi Negrescu attempted to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Lucian Albescu.

37'

Daniel Vãduva received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sandu Bălan, Daniel Vãduva trapped the ball nicely before Nicu Lupei could reach it.

Daniel Vãduva tried to play it past Timotei Vasilescu but Timotei Vasilescu blocked Daniel Vãduva.

38'

Marius Antonescu tried to skip past Ciprian Iliescu but Ciprian Iliescu didn't allow.

42'

Lucian Albescu fed the high ball through to Marius Antonescu, Emil Funar missed his interception.

Horia Nicolescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marius Antonescu, Ciprian Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Horia Nicolescu passed along the floor for Timotei Vasilescu to pick it up, Timotei Vasilescu picked up on the ball before Stelian Serban could cut it out.

Ciprian Dumitrescu blocked Timotei Vasilescu before Timotei Vasilescu tried to pass the ball.

43'

Ciprian Iliescu delivered the ball to Ghenadie Nicolescu, Ghenadie Nicolescu took it in his stride before Silviu Lupei could reach it.

Ghenadie Nicolescu had a great opportunity to score from long range but Marius Antonescu made an important challenge!.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Arad F.C. maintained 50% of possession and 50% for Simeria villa. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Marius Antonescu fed the high ball through to Anton Albu, Ghenadie Nicolescu couldn't reach it.

Anton Albu made space for himself and shot on the ball. Stelian Serban approached too late to clear the danger.

Tudor Ionesco didn't move! ... Anton Albu finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Arad F.C. 1 - 0 Simeria villa

48'

Sandu Bălan tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Timotei Vasilescu.

51'

Ciprian Iliescu tried to lob the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Marius Antonescu.

52'

Timotei Vasilescu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Daniel Vãduva lost his balance, Timotei Vasilescu dribbled past Daniel Vãduva.

Timotei Vasilescu crossed the ball high into the box, Sandu Bălan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Stelian Serban got above Anton Albu to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

54'

Marius Antonescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ciprian Iliescu coolly intercepted the pass.

57'

Gabi Negrescu took the ball confidently past Lucian Albescu.

Gabi Negrescu played the ball to Ghenadie Nicolescu's feet, Nicu Lupei failed to reach the ball.

Ghenadie Nicolescu had a crack at goal but Corneliu Antonescu got himself between the ball and goal.

59'

Sandu Bălan made a good pass to Daniel Vãduva, Timotei Vasilescu missed his interception.

Daniel Vãduva whipped in a float cross past Nicu Lupei.

Petre Sala met the ball with a diving header at goal, Corneliu Antonescu approached too late to head the ball clear.

But Petre Sala put it narrowly over ... He should have scored.

60'

Sandu Bălan sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Nicu Lupei failed to block the shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

61'

Marius Antonescu directed the ball nicely to Silviu Lupei, Silviu Lupei took it in his stride before Ghenadie Nicolescu could reach it.

Silviu Lupei put a low cross, Ciprian Iliescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Horia Nicolescu unleashed a volley at goal but the shot was blocked by Ciprian Dumitrescu.

62'

Gabi Negrescu turned on the ball to leave Lucian Albescu standing.

Gabi Negrescu rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Nicu Lupei approached too late to block it.

It went just wide by Gabi Negrescu ... He dropped to his knees.

63'

Gabi Negrescu moved the ball forward for Emil Funar, Anton Albu failed to reach the ball.

Lucian Albescu was outpaced by Emil Funar.

Emil Funar lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Corneliu Antonescu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Traian Albescu was poorly placed and had no chance ... Emil Funar scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Arad F.C. 1 - 1 Simeria villa

64'

Nicu Lupei fed the ball forward to Silviu Lupei, Daniel Vãduva couldn't cut it.

Silviu Lupei struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Sandu Bălan approached too late to clear the danger.

Silviu Lupei put it clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

65'

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

66'

Lucian Albescu turned on the ball to leave Emil Funar standing.

Lucian Albescu knocked a lovely ball for Daniel Serban, the ball was picked up by Daniel Serban before Gabi Negrescu could intercept.

Daniel Serban played a pinpoint pass to Timotei Vasilescu, Stelian Serban failed to intercept the pass.

Timotei Vasilescu struck from a narrow angle. Ciprian Dumitrescu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Timotei Vasilescu sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

67'

Marius Antonescu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

68'

Silviu Lupei blocked Ciprian Iliescu in a good, clean tackle before Ciprian Iliescu attempted to pass the ball.

69'

Marius Antonescu passed the ball perfectly to Silviu Lupei, Ciprian Iliescu missed his interception.

Silviu Lupei attempted to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Ghenadie Nicolescu.

70'

Sandu Bălan tried to dart past Nicu Lupei but Nicu Lupei block tackled Sandu Bălan.

72'

Gabi Negrescu tried to dribble past Lucian Albescu but Lucian Albescu blocked Gabi Negrescu.

73'

Sandu Bălan played a wonderful ball for Daniel Vãduva, Daniel Vãduva picked up on the ball before Timotei Vasilescu could cut it out.

Daniel Vãduva supplied a float cross, Nicu Lupei couldn't cut it.

Horia Nicolescu beat Petre Sala to the ball, then headed the ball clear.

74'

Nicu Lupei played a great ball for Timotei Vasilescu, Daniel Vãduva couldn't reach it.

Timotei Vasilescu looked for the head of Anton Albu, Anton Albu took an excellent first touch before Sandu Bălan could reach it.

Good play by Anton Albu in making himself some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Ciprian Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Tudor Ionesco made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

78'

Ciprian Iliescu made a pass to Ghenadie Nicolescu, Marius Antonescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Vicious shot by Ghenadie Nicolescu for the top corner from distance. Silviu Lupei approached too late to clear the danger.

Ghenadie Nicolescu left Traian Albescu with a simple save.

80'

Ghenadie Nicolescu block tackled Marius Antonescu before Marius Antonescu tried to pass the ball.

82'

Corner taken by Nicu Lupei and cut out by the opposition.

84'

Ghenadie Nicolescu flicked the ball over Silviu Lupei's head !.

Ghenadie Nicolescu laid it forward to Ciprian Iliescu, Marius Antonescu failed to intercept the pass.

Ciprian Iliescu faked a pass then cut Silviu Lupei in a different direction.

Ciprian Iliescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Horia Nicolescu.

87'

Gabi Negrescu played the ball long past Lucian Albescu.

Vali Vladimirescu played the ball instantly down the left. Horia Nicolescu couldn't cut it.

Ghenadie Nicolescu fired in a shot at goal but Corneliu Antonescu blocked the shot.

88'

Gabi Negrescu tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lucian Albescu.

91'

Marius Antonescu showed Ciprian Iliescu a clean set of heels.

Marius Antonescu laid it forward to Silviu Lupei, the ball was picked up by Silviu Lupei before Ghenadie Nicolescu could intercept.

Silviu Lupei rifled a dipping shot past Ciprian Iliescu towards goal from 20 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

92'

Gabi Negrescu directed the ball to Emil Funar, Nicu Lupei couldn't cut out the pass.

Emil Funar tried his luck from a distance but Lucian Albescu got himself between the ball and goal.

End Match Arad F.C. 1 - 1 Simeria villa