Welcome to the match between Cyprus and Moldova

1'

Omega Angelopoulos was shown a yellow card.

Ilie Vladimirescu moved the ball forward for Beniamin Petrescu, Orestes Drivas stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Beniamin Petrescu darted past Omega Angelopoulos.

Beniamin Petrescu hit a hopeful looking shot but Zoello Milas charged down the shot.

2'

Demetrius Patras tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Horațiu Petrescu.

3'

Tiberiu Gabor directed the ball to Lucian Iliescu, Lucian Iliescu took it in his stride before Anacletus Melis could cut it out.

Lucian Iliescu made a good pass to Gabriel Popescu, Gabriel Popescu latched onto the ball before Autolocus Spiteri could cut it out.

Good play by Gabriel Popescu in making himself some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Avel Papalia wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Timothy Petras made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

6'

Tiberiu Gabor attempted to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Autolocus Spiteri.

7'

Ilie Vladimirescu used his skill to go past Omega Angelopoulos.

Ilie Vladimirescu crossed the ball high and hard, Orestes Drivas couldn't cut it.

Lucian Iliescu won the aerial challenge against Zoello Milas, then had a header for a goal.

Timothy Petras made a stunning save !.

8'

Xyst Vasil was shown a yellow card.

Tiberiu Gabor picked up Beniamin Petrescu's excellent ball, Autolocus Spiteri stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tiberiu Gabor tried to dribble past Xyst Vasil but Xyst Vasil took the ball away from Tiberiu Gabor.

9'

Horațiu Petrescu knocked a lovely ball for Ilie Vladimirescu, Ilie Vladimirescu trapped the ball nicely before Omega Angelopoulos could reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Ilie Vladimirescu, Orestes Drivas failed to reach the ball.

Lucian Iliescu moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Avel Papalia didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

10'

Horațiu Petrescu hit the ball forward to Tiberiu Gabor, the ball was picked up by Tiberiu Gabor before Demetrius Patras could intercept.

Tiberiu Gabor tried to dart past Anacletus Melis but his possession is lost through a tackle by Anacletus Melis.

11'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Anacletus Melis before Horațiu Petrescu attempted to deliver the ball.

12'

Gabriel Popescu fired in the freekick. Timothy Petras tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

13'

Horațiu Petrescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Anacletus Melis.

14'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tiberiu Gabor.

Horațiu Petrescu took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Demetrius Patras couldn't cut out the pass.

Gabriel Popescu connected with a diving header for a goal but Zoello Milas headed the ball clear.

15'

Stelian Vasilescu made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Orestes Drivas intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

17'

Beniamin Petrescu attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Xyst Vasil.

20'

Ilie Vladimirescu lofted the ball forward to Theodor Vladimirescu, Orestes Drivas tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Theodor Vladimirescu made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Avel Papalia.

22'

Ilie Vladimirescu stepped away from Omega Angelopoulos and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Good goalkeeping by Timothy Petras to block the shot with his body.

23'

Tiberiu Gabor powered past Autolocus Spiteri!.

Tiberiu Gabor made a pass to Lucian Iliescu, Lucian Iliescu trapped the ball nicely before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Lucian Iliescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Zoello Milas approached too late to block it.

Timothy Petras did well to save and hold onto the ball.

25'

Xyst Vasil made an attempt to move the ball forward but Theodor Vladimirescu made a great interception.

26'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ilie Vladimirescu that went straight to the opposition.

28'

Tiberiu Gabor made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Autolocus Spiteri.

29'

Xyst Vasil made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Beniamin Petrescu.

30'

changed their tactics.

Ilie Vladimirescu swung the corner into the box.

Tiberiu Gabor dived onto the ball towards the goal but Avel Papalia headed clear the danger.

32'

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

33'

Anacletus Melis looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Horațiu Petrescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

34'

Yellow card shown to Marin Cojocaru.

36'

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

37'

Horațiu Petrescu directed the ball to Tiberiu Gabor, the ball was picked up by Tiberiu Gabor before Demetrius Patras could intercept.

Tiberiu Gabor shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but the shot clattered off Anacletus Melis.

38'

Ilie Vladimirescu played a great ball for Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor trapped the ball nicely before Demetrius Patras could intercept.

Tiberiu Gabor tried to take the ball past Omega Angelopoulos but Omega Angelopoulos blocked Tiberiu Gabor in a good, clean tackle.

39'

Orestes Drivas tried to jink past Aurel Ungur but Aurel Ungur didn't allow.

40'

Ilie Vladimirescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Anacletus Melis blocked it.

42'

Horațiu Petrescu played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Demetrius Patras.

43'

Beniamin Petrescu dribbled past Autolocus Spiteri.

Tiberiu Gabor received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Beniamin Petrescu, the ball was picked up by Tiberiu Gabor before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Tiberiu Gabor passed along the floor for Gabriel Popescu to pick it up, Gabriel Popescu trapped the ball nicely before Autolocus Spiteri could cut it out.

Gabriel Popescu fed the ball forward to Marin Cojocaru, the ball was picked up by Marin Cojocaru before Zoello Milas could reach it.

Good play by Marin Cojocaru in making himself some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Avel Papalia approached too late to clear the danger.

But it went over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

44'

Corner taken by Ilie Vladimirescu.

Stelian Vasilescu connected with a diving header for a goal, Zoello Milas failed to head the ball clear.

But Stelian Vasilescu put it wide ... It was a poor miss from Stelian Vasilescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

45'

Beniamin Petrescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Autolocus Spiteri made it first to the ball and intercepted.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Cyprus had 32% possession in the match, while Moldova had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Tiberiu Gabor passed along the floor for Beniamin Petrescu to pick it up, Autolocus Spiteri tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Beniamin Petrescu played the ball to Stelian Vasilescu's feet, Stelian Vasilescu took possession of the ball before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Stelian Vasilescu attempted a thunderous drive! but Zoello Milas made the clearance.

47'

Tiberiu Gabor played a perfect pass for Beniamin Petrescu, the ball was picked up by Beniamin Petrescu before Autolocus Spiteri could intercept.

Beniamin Petrescu turned with the ball past Xyst Vasil.

Beniamin Petrescu made a good pass to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor latched onto the ball before Avel Papalia could cut it out.

Pass by Tiberiu Gabor to Gabriel Popescu, Gabriel Popescu trapped the ball nicely before Zoello Milas could cut it out.

Gabriel Popescu got free in the penalty area and hit a hopeful looking shot. Avel Papalia approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

51'

Beniamin Petrescu hit the ball forward to Theodor Vladimirescu, Autolocus Spiteri couldn't cut out the pass.

Theodor Vladimirescu made a pass to Aurel Ungur, Aurel Ungur latched onto the ball before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Aurel Ungur shot!. Zoello Milas approached too late to clear the danger.

Timothy Petras elected to fist the ball to safety.

53'

Ilie Vladimirescu played a perfect pass for Aurel Ungur, Orestes Drivas couldn't cut out the pass.

Aurel Ungur played a wonderful ball for Ilie Vladimirescu, Ilie Vladimirescu picked up on the ball before Omega Angelopoulos could reach it.

Ilie Vladimirescu fired off a medium-ranged shot past Orestes Drivas.

Timothy Petras got up to tip it over.

56'

Ilie Vladimirescu played a great ball for Aurel Ungur, the ball was picked up by Aurel Ungur before Omega Angelopoulos could intercept.

Aurel Ungur floated it into the area, Orestes Drivas missed his interception.

Lucian Iliescu beat Avel Papalia to the ball, then headed at goal.

Timothy Petras did not get back in time to reach it ... Lucian Iliescu scored a superb effort !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Cyprus 0 - 1 Moldova

57'

Beniamin Petrescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Avel Papalia blocked it.

58'

Tiberiu Gabor moved the ball forward for Beniamin Petrescu, Xyst Vasil failed to intercept the pass.

Beniamin Petrescu played a lovely ball for Theodor Vladimirescu, Theodor Vladimirescu took it in his stride before Autolocus Spiteri could intercept.

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to score but Avel Papalia made an important challenge!.

59'

Tiberiu Gabor made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Omega Angelopoulos blocked it.

60'

Daniel Dumitrescu was ready to come on for Ilie Vladimirescu.

changed their tactics.

Filip Vladimirescu was ready to come on for Horațiu Petrescu.

Beniamin Petrescu came off to be replaced by Virgiliu Lungu.

Theodor Vladimirescu delivered the ball to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor trapped the ball nicely before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Tiberiu Gabor played a lovely ball for Gabriel Popescu, Gabriel Popescu trapped the ball nicely before Autolocus Spiteri could reach it.

Gabriel Popescu made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Zoello Milas wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Gabriel Popescu couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor effort from Gabriel Popescu. He was lacking match sharpness.

61'

Gabriel Popescu played a pinpoint pass to Tiberiu Gabor, Tiberiu Gabor took it in his stride before Xyst Vasil could reach it.

Tiberiu Gabor made a good pass to Gabriel Popescu, Gabriel Popescu took it in his stride before Autolocus Spiteri could cut it out.

Gabriel Popescu attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Avel Papalia charged down the shot.

62'

Daniel Dumitrescu sprinted past Orestes Drivas.

Daniel Dumitrescu delivered the ball in from wide, Omega Angelopoulos couldn't cut out the pass.

Lucian Iliescu tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but Avel Papalia charged down the header.

64'

Daniel Dumitrescu tried to get onto the pass but Orestes Drivas closed in and intercepted the ball.

65'

Virgiliu Lungu's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

66'

Pass by Tiberiu Gabor to Virgiliu Lungu, Virgiliu Lungu took it in his stride before Xyst Vasil could cut it out.

Virgiliu Lungu knocked a lovely ball for Lucian Iliescu, Lucian Iliescu trapped the ball nicely before Autolocus Spiteri could reach it.

Lucian Iliescu tried an optimistic effort at goal but Zoello Milas charged down the shot.

67'

Daniel Dumitrescu got past Omega Angelopoulos with ease.

Daniel Dumitrescu dribbled confidently past Orestes Drivas.

Daniel Dumitrescu was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Zoello Milas failed to block the shot.

But Daniel Dumitrescu sent it far too high ... It was a shocking miss.

68'

Filip Vladimirescu moved the ball forward for Marin Cojocaru, Demetrius Patras tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Marin Cojocaru lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Anacletus Melis stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lucian Iliescu got up above Avel Papalia, then headed the ball upfield.

Daniel Dumitrescu tried to score but Zoello Milas made a crucial intervention!.

69'

Orestes Drivas tried to jink past Marin Cojocaru but Orestes Drivas lost out to Marin Cojocaru.

70'

Aurel Ungur played a lovely ball for Daniel Dumitrescu, Daniel Dumitrescu trapped the ball nicely before Omega Angelopoulos could intercept.

The ball was curled in from Daniel Dumitrescu, Orestes Drivas missed his interception.

Gabriel Popescu jumped with Avel Papalia and won the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Timothy Petras did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

72'

Tiberiu Gabor chipped it forward to Lucian Iliescu, Autolocus Spiteri missed his interception.

Lucian Iliescu found himself with plenty of time and took a shot. Zoello Milas approached too late to block it.

Timothy Petras tipped the ball over the bar.

73'

Daniel Dumitrescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marin Cojocaru, Daniel Dumitrescu took possession of the ball before Omega Angelopoulos could intercept.

Daniel Dumitrescu lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Orestes Drivas failed to reach the ball.

Lucian Iliescu met the ball with a diving header at goal, Zoello Milas approached too late to head the ball clear.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

74'

Aurel Ungur passed along the floor for Daniel Dumitrescu to pick it up, Daniel Dumitrescu latched onto the ball before Omega Angelopoulos could intercept.

Daniel Dumitrescu sprinted past Orestes Drivas.

Daniel Dumitrescu shot on the ball but Avel Papalia cleared the ball.

75'

Orestes Drivas tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Aurel Ungur.

78'

Aurel Ungur made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Omega Angelopoulos.

80'

Xyst Vasil tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Theodor Vladimirescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

81'

Stelian Vasilescu took the corner.

Virgiliu Lungu won the ball in the air from Zoello Milas, then nodded the ball forward.

Marin Cojocaru attempted a thunderous drive! but Avel Papalia cleared the ball from danger.

82'

Daniel Dumitrescu played a lovely ball for Aurel Ungur, Omega Angelopoulos tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Aurel Ungur put a float cross , Orestes Drivas couldn't cut out the pass.

Gabriel Popescu had a header for a goal but Avel Papalia headed clear the danger.

84'

Tiberiu Gabor knocked a lovely ball for Virgiliu Lungu, Virgiliu Lungu took possession of the ball before Autolocus Spiteri could reach it.

Virgiliu Lungu moved the ball forward for Gabriel Popescu, Gabriel Popescu picked up on the ball before Xyst Vasil could cut it out.

Gabriel Popescu was able to make space and struck the ball with fury. Zoello Milas approached too late to tackle him.

Well held by Timothy Petras.

86'

Xyst Vasil attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Theodor Vladimirescu blocked it.

87'

Marin Cojocaru gave the corner straight to the opposition.

89'

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

91'

Pass by Aurel Ungur to Tiberiu Gabor, Autolocus Spiteri failed to intercept the pass.

Tiberiu Gabor played a perfect pass for Gabriel Popescu, Gabriel Popescu picked up on the ball before Xyst Vasil could intercept.

Gabriel Popescu took a shot! but Zoello Milas blocked the shot.

End Match Cyprus 0 - 1 Moldova