Welcome to the match between Craiova athletic and Steaua FC

1'

Cioroianu Dinu attempted to lob the ball forward but Mat Haxhiu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

2'

Păduraru Dorin twisted past Mat Haxhiu.

Păduraru Dorin tried to send in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Jiangang Jiao.

3'

Prelipceanu Eugen tried to take the ball past Pana Patric but Pana Patric robbed Prelipceanu Eugen.

6'

Păduraru Dorin flicked the ball over Mat Haxhiu's head !.

Păduraru Dorin used his skill to go past Jiangang Jiao.

Păduraru Dorin got free of any defenders.

Păduraru Dorin found himself in the clear with just Tylar Fairbairn to beat and shot the ball but Tylar Fairbairn blocked the shot.

8'

Penescu Ionel tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Piyapong Fakeang cut it out easily.

9'

Păduraru Dorin made a pass to Iordache Traian, the ball was picked up by Iordache Traian before Mat Haxhiu could reach it.

Iordache Traian skipped past the challenge of Jiangang Jiao.

Iordache Traian tried to get the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Mat Haxhiu.

12'

Penescu Ionel made a good pass to Livezeanu Mihnea, Piyapong Fakeang failed to reach the ball.

Livezeanu Mihnea fired off a medium-ranged shot but the shot clattered off Borcea Iacob.

13'

Koenraad Meeuwsen went in with a successful block tackle on Livezeanu Mihnea before Livezeanu Mihnea attempted to pass the ball.

14'

Buzatu Aurelian hit the ball high towards Prelipceanu Eugen in the area, Prelipceanu Eugen brought the ball down well before Pana Patric could intercept.

Prelipceanu Eugen smashed the ball towards the top corner but Zarik Saliu made the clearance.

15'

Iordache Traian tried his luck with a long range chip. Mat Haxhiu failed to charge down the shot.

Iordache Traian's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

16'

Păduraru Dorin fired off a long shot. Mat Haxhiu approached too late to block it.

Tylar Fairbairn saved and held the ball.

17'

Buzatu Aurelian played the ball high to Raţiu Ciprian, Mogut Vali failed to reach the ball.

Raţiu Ciprian found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Ardeleanu Codrin approached too late to clear the danger.

Tylar Fairbairn tried to save but he couldn ... A goal was scored by Raţiu Ciprian !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Craiova athletic 1 - 0 Steaua FC

20'

Bem Ganda directed the ball nicely to Pana Patric, Pana Patric latched onto the ball before Cioroianu Dinu could reach it.

Pana Patric tried to dribble past Buzatu Aurelian but Buzatu Aurelian didn't allow.

21'

Iordache Traian jinked past Piyapong Fakeang.

Iordache Traian twisted past Borcea Iacob.

Iordache Traian played a pinpoint pass to Penescu Ionel, Penescu Ionel took it in his stride before Piyapong Fakeang could reach it.

Penescu Ionel directed the ball nicely to Păduraru Dorin, Păduraru Dorin latched onto the ball before Ardeleanu Codrin could reach it.

Păduraru Dorin escaped from the challenge of Zarik Saliu and aimed for the top corner.

Tylar Fairbairn made a stunning save !.

23'

Poor corner kick by Mat Haxhiu. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

24'

Pana Patric went by the challenge of Cioroianu Dinu.

Pana Patric put a low cross in to the far post, Buzatu Aurelian failed to intercept the pass.

Koenraad Meeuwsen ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Iordănescu Sergiu hoofed the ball clear.

25'

Penescu Ionel dribbled confidently past Zarik Saliu.

Penescu Ionel had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Piyapong Fakeang couldn't reach it.

But Penescu Ionel scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

26'

Poor corner kick by Raţiu Ciprian. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

Prelipceanu Eugen went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

28'

Păduraru Dorin chipped it to Prelipceanu Eugen, Mat Haxhiu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Prelipceanu Eugen looked certain to score but Zarik Saliu made an crucial challenge!.

29'

Pass by Buzatu Aurelian to Cioroianu Dinu, Cioroianu Dinu picked up on the ball before Pana Patric could cut it out.

Cioroianu Dinu tried to square the ball from the wing but Mogut Vali showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

30'

Poor corner kick delivered by Penescu Ionel that went straight to the opposition.

31'

Piyapong Fakeang had the pace to beat Livezeanu Mihnea.

Piyapong Fakeang tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Penescu Ionel.

32'

Mat Haxhiu blocked Păduraru Dorin in a good, clean tackle before Păduraru Dorin tried to pass the ball.

33'

Pass by Păduraru Dorin to Iordache Traian, Iordache Traian trapped the ball nicely before Mogut Vali could reach it.

Iordache Traian crossed the ball low , Mat Haxhiu couldn't cut out the pass.

Prelipceanu Eugen quickly drove the ball low towards the goal before Ardeleanu Codrin could clear it away.

Tylar Fairbairn beat the ball away.

34'

Păduraru Dorin flicked the ball over Mogut Vali's head !.

Păduraru Dorin tried to centre the ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Pana Patric.

37'

Cioroianu Dinu shielded the ball from Mogut Vali and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Tylar Fairbairn did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

38'

Păduraru Dorin tried to skip past Mat Haxhiu but it failed.

39'

Buzatu Aurelian brought the ball over the halfway line,Mogut Vali stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zarik Saliu challenged Prelipceanu Eugen for a heading and the ball was cleared.

40'

Raţiu Ciprian picked up Buzatu Aurelian's excellent ball, Pana Patric failed to intercept the pass.

Mogut Vali was outpaced by Raţiu Ciprian.

Raţiu Ciprian played a perfect pass for Păduraru Dorin, Păduraru Dorin took possession of the ball before Ardeleanu Codrin could reach it.

Păduraru Dorin directed the ball to Iordănescu Sergiu, Iordănescu Sergiu latched onto the ball before Zarik Saliu could intercept.

Iordănescu Sergiu tried to jink past Ardeleanu Codrin but failed.

42'

Pana Patric was outpaced by Penescu Ionel.

Penescu Ionel sent the ball over from the wing, Mogut Vali couldn't cut it.

Raţiu Ciprian headed it across the goal but Zarik Saliu used his head to clear the ball.

44'

Livezeanu Mihnea lifted the ball towards Iordache Traian in the area, Iordache Traian took an excellent first touch before Piyapong Fakeang could cut it out.

Iordache Traian shielded the ball from Ardeleanu Codrin and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal.

Iordache Traian sent the ball past Tylar Fairbairn to back of the net ... Iordache Traian scored an excellent goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Craiova athletic 2 - 0 Steaua FC

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Steaua FC were unfortunate to go in behind.Craiova athletic had 68% possession in the match, while Steaua FC had 32%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Penescu Ionel lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Raţiu Ciprian won the aerial challenge against Ardeleanu Codrin, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But Raţiu Ciprian blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Raţiu Ciprian. He looked like he was short of match practice.

49'

Păduraru Dorin brought the play over the halfway line,Jiangang Jiao missed his interception.

Prelipceanu Eugen jumped above Ardeleanu Codrin, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Tylar Fairbairn did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

51'

Penescu Ionel hit a long ball forward,Borcea Iacob tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Prelipceanu Eugen hit a spectacular half volley, Ardeleanu Codrin approached too late to clear the danger.

Good goalkeeping by Tylar Fairbairn to block the shot with his body.

55'

Buzatu Aurelian tried to skip past Pana Patric but Pana Patric dispossessed Buzatu Aurelian.

56'

Poor corner kick delivered by Cioroianu Dinu that went straight to the opposition.

57'

Buzatu Aurelian tried to dribble past Mogut Vali but Buzatu Aurelian lost the ball to Mogut Vali's block tackle.

58'

Mogut Vali played a perfect pass for Pana Patric, Cioroianu Dinu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pana Patric floated it over Buzatu Aurelian into the area.

Ciceu Silviu climbed above Bem Ganda, then headed the ball clear.

59'

Jiangang Jiao tried to skip past Iordache Traian but Iordache Traian nicked the ball from the toes of Jiangang Jiao.

61'

Cioroianu Dinu passed the ball to Penescu Ionel, Piyapong Fakeang couldn't cut it.

Penescu Ionel played a wonderful ball for Raţiu Ciprian, Raţiu Ciprian picked up on the ball before Borcea Iacob could intercept.

Raţiu Ciprian found a perfect spot and had a crack at goal. Zarik Saliu couldn't reach it.

Tylar Fairbairn denied Raţiu Ciprian.

62'

Păduraru Dorin used his skill to go past Mat Haxhiu.

Păduraru Dorin attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Jiangang Jiao got himself between the ball and goal.

63'

Corner taken by Iordache Traian and cut out by the opposition.

65'

Iordache Traian tried to dribble past Mat Haxhiu but Mat Haxhiu cleanly tackled the ball.

66'

Păduraru Dorin swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

67'

Bem Ganda made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Cioroianu Dinu.

69'

Penescu Ionel tried to take the ball past Piyapong Fakeang but Piyapong Fakeang succesfully won the ball from Penescu Ionel.

70'

Penescu Ionel laid it forward to Livezeanu Mihnea, Jiangang Jiao stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Livezeanu Mihnea took the ball past Piyapong Fakeang.

Livezeanu Mihnea shot with an overhead kick but the shot cannoned off Ardeleanu Codrin.

72'

Penescu Ionel tried to play it past Mogut Vali but Mogut Vali blocked Penescu Ionel in a good, clean tackle.

73'

Păduraru Dorin made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Jiangang Jiao.

75'

Penescu Ionel unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Piyapong Fakeang failed to charge down the shot.

Penescu Ionel's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

77'

Păduraru Dorin knocked a long ball to Raţiu Ciprian, Mogut Vali couldn't cut out the pass.

Raţiu Ciprian made space for himself and shot on the ball. Ardeleanu Codrin approached too late to block it.

Tylar Fairbairn managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

78'

Buzatu Aurelian had the strength to hold off Bem Ganda.

Buzatu Aurelian fired off a medium-ranged shot past Mogut Vali.

But Buzatu Aurelian put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

80'

Penescu Ionel had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Piyapong Fakeang couldn't reach it.

Tylar Fairbairn elected to fist the ball to safety.

81'

Penescu Ionel attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Piyapong Fakeang failed to charge down the shot.

But Penescu Ionel sent the ball wide of the mark ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

82'

Borcea Iacob faked a shot before cutting Penescu Ionel in a different direction.

Borcea Iacob made an attempt to move the ball forward but Livezeanu Mihnea read the game well to intercept the ball.

84'

Raţiu Ciprian dribbled past Bem Ganda.

Raţiu Ciprian got the float cross in from the wing, Mat Haxhiu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Iordănescu Sergiu jumped above Zarik Saliu, then nodded the ball forward.

Ciceu Silviu played a perfect pass for Cioroianu Dinu, Cioroianu Dinu trapped the ball nicely before Ardeleanu Codrin could reach it.

Zarik Saliu executed a block tackle on Cioroianu Dinu before Cioroianu Dinu attempted to pass the ball.

85'

Penescu Ionel fed the ball forward to Livezeanu Mihnea, Livezeanu Mihnea picked up on the ball before Piyapong Fakeang could intercept.

Livezeanu Mihnea played a wonderful ball for Prelipceanu Eugen, Borcea Iacob couldn't cut out the pass.

Prelipceanu Eugen lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Ardeleanu Codrin failed to charge down the shot.

Prelipceanu Eugen left Tylar Fairbairn with an easy save.

86'

Livezeanu Mihnea knocked a lovely ball for Penescu Ionel, the ball was picked up by Penescu Ionel before Piyapong Fakeang could cut it out.

Penescu Ionel attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Borcea Iacob couldn't reach it.

However, Penescu Ionel put it well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

87'

Păduraru Dorin moved the ball forward for Penescu Ionel, Penescu Ionel latched onto the ball before Ardeleanu Codrin could cut it out.

Penescu Ionel whipped in a low cross, Mat Haxhiu missed his interception.

Raţiu Ciprian ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal, Zarik Saliu failed to block the shot.

Tylar Fairbairn couldn't save it ... Raţiu Ciprian scored. Super finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Craiova athletic 3 - 0 Steaua FC

89'

Pana Patric tried to hit a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Cioroianu Dinu.

90'

Penescu Ionel got past Piyapong Fakeang with ease.

Penescu Ionel shielded the ball from Borcea Iacob and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Tylar Fairbairn made an acrobatic save.

91'

Păduraru Dorin dribbled past Mat Haxhiu.

Păduraru Dorin crossed the halfway line with the ball , Jiangang Jiao failed to intercept the pass.

Prelipceanu Eugen moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Zarik Saliu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Held by Tylar Fairbairn.

92'

Penescu Ionel tried his luck from 30 yards. Piyapong Fakeang approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

93'

Buzatu Aurelian moved the ball forward for Cioroianu Dinu, Cioroianu Dinu picked up on the ball before Mogut Vali could cut it out.

Cioroianu Dinu shielded the ball from Pana Patric and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

Tylar Fairbairn had no chance to save it ... A goal was scored by Cioroianu Dinu !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Craiova athletic 4 - 0 Steaua FC

95'

Ardeleanu Codrin tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Livezeanu Mihnea.

End Match Craiova athletic 4 - 0 Steaua FC