Welcome to the match between Tirgu Mures town and rapid bucuresti

1'

Dăscălescu David had shrugged off the challenge of Popescu Sandu and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Nemes Miron watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

2'

Félix Costa jinked past Isopescu Lazăr.

Félix Costa had the pace to beat Dăscălescu Victor.

Félix Costa tried an audacious shot on goal but Spirescu Vasilică cleared the ball.

3'

Panaite Adam had a great opportunity to score from long range but he lost the ball to Dăscălescu Victor.

4'

Niko Filipovic played it past Purcărete Robert.

Niko Filipovic shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Corvin Cezar blocked the shot.

5'

Nastase Razvan lifted the ball towards Betserai Dunde in the area, Betserai Dunde controlled the ball when bringing it down before Dăscălescu Victor could intercept.

Betserai Dunde tried to sprint past Spirescu Vasilică but Spirescu Vasilică blocked Betserai Dunde.

6'

Dăscălescu David played a perfect pass for Dăscălescu Victor, Dăscălescu Victor latched onto the ball before Félix Costa could cut it out.

Dăscălescu Victor tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Panaite Adam.

7'

Ilie Emilian tried his luck with a long range chip. Dăscălescu David approached too late to clear the danger.

Good goalkeeping by Sorescu Mihnea to block the shot with his body.

8'

Ilie Emilian tried to use his skill to go past Purcărete Robert but Purcărete Robert nicked the ball from the toes of Ilie Emilian.

11'

Félix Costa twisted past Dăscălescu Victor.

Félix Costa did his best to get the ball into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dăscălescu David.

12'

Ilie Emilian held up the ball, evading the challenge of Corvin Cezar and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Good save by Sorescu Mihnea who held the ball well.

14'

Félix Costa tried to get past Corvin Cezar but Corvin Cezar took the ball away from Félix Costa.

15'

Ilie Emilian attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Purcărete Robert.

16'

Niko Filipovic went by the challenge of Purcărete Robert.

Niko Filipovic went by the challenge of Corvin Cezar.

Niko Filipovic was able to make space and hit a fierce shot. Spirescu Vasilică approached too late to block it.

Sorescu Mihnea was rooted to the spot ... Niko Filipovic scored a superb effort !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Tirgu Mures town 0 - 1 rapid bucuresti

17'

Ilie Emilian attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Purcărete Robert.

18'

Panaite Adam twisted past Dăscălescu Victor.

Panaite Adam tried to whip in a float cross but Dăscălescu David did well to spot and intercept the cross.

19'

Dăscălescu David played a wonderful ball for Dăscălescu Victor, the ball was picked up by Dăscălescu Victor before Félix Costa could reach it.

Dăscălescu Victor tried to jink past Panaite Adam but Panaite Adam blocked Dăscălescu Victor.

20'

Félix Costa tried to take the ball past Corvin Cezar but Corvin Cezar blocked Félix Costa in a good, clean tackle.

21'

Popescu Sandu faked a shot before cutting Gliga Tudor in a different direction.

Popescu Sandu hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Mihăilescu Pavel approached too late to block it.

But Popescu Sandu put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

22'

Ilie Emilian flighted the ball to Betserai Dunde, Purcărete Robert failed to reach the ball.

Betserai Dunde surged past Gliga Aurelian!.

Betserai Dunde twisted past Spirescu Vasilică.

Betserai Dunde found himself with plenty of time and flicked it goalwards. Gliga Aurelian approached too late to tackle him.

But Betserai Dunde put it high and wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

23'

Panaite Adam tried to play it past Dăscălescu Victor but Dăscălescu Victor denied.

25'

Ivan Shevchenko attempted to lob the ball forward but Dăscălescu Victor showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

27'

Mihăilescu Pavel block tackled Ilie Emilian before Ilie Emilian attempted to pass the ball.

28'

Félix Costa tried to dribble past Dăscălescu David but Dăscălescu David didn't allow.

30'

Josué Rodrigues replaced Niko Filipovic.

Gustave Lavoie finished his warm up and replaced Félix Costa.

Gustave Lavoie tried to chip the ball forward but Văduva Cornel had no problem in intercepting the ball.

31'

Ilie Emilian stepped away from Purcărete Robert and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

But Ilie Emilian scooped it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

32'

Ivan Shevchenko was shown a yellow card.

Purcărete Robert made an attempt to move the ball forward but Josué Rodrigues got to the ball first.

33'

Panaite Adam took the ball past Corvin Cezar.

Panaite Adam played a long ball looking for the head of Nastase Razvan, Nastase Razvan brought the ball down well before Purcărete Robert could intercept.

Nastase Razvan got free in the penalty area and had an effort at goal. Spirescu Vasilică approached too late to tackle him.

But it went over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

34'

Dăscălescu Victor stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Gustave Lavoie.

35'

Panaite Adam turned with the ball past Dăscălescu Victor.

Panaite Adam shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Dăscălescu David couldn't reach it.

But Panaite Adam's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

37'

Ilie Leonard hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot was blocked by Purcărete Robert.

38'

Panaite Adam tried to sprint past Gliga Aurelian but Gliga Aurelian cleanly tackled the ball.

40'

Panaite Adam held up the ball, evading the challenge of Dăscălescu Victor and put some curve on the shot from long range.

However, Panaite Adam put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

41'

Ilie Emilian tried his luck with a long range chip. Purcărete Robert wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Ilie Emilian scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Tirgu Mures town 0 - 2 rapid bucuresti

42'

Ilie Emilian span past Corvin Cezar.

Ilie Emilian hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Purcărete Robert approached too late to tackle him.

Sorescu Mihnea failed to stop the ball ... Ilie Emilian capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Tirgu Mures town 0 - 3 rapid bucuresti

43'

Swerving shot by Mihăilescu Pavel from long range but Ilie Leonard got himself between the ball and goal.

45'

Cīmpan Codrut was struggling and had to go off.

Ratiu Ilie replaced the injured Cīmpan Codrut.

Ivan Shevchenko was pressed by Purcărete Robert but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Ivan Shevchenko scooped it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which rapid bucuresti took the lead.Tirgu Mures town maintained 33% of possession and 67% for rapid bucuresti. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ilie Emilian dribbled past Corvin Cezar.

Ilie Emilian dribbled past Purcărete Robert.

Ilie Emilian got free in the penalty area and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Gliga Aurelian approached too late to tackle him.

But Ilie Emilian struck the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

47'

Ilie Emilian faked a pass then cut Purcărete Robert in a different direction.

Ilie Emilian tried his luck from a distance. Corvin Cezar failed to charge down the shot.

But Ilie Emilian put it well wide ... He held his head in his hands.

49'

Văduva Cornel swung the corner into the box.

Gustave Lavoie beat Dăscălescu Victor to the ball, then headed the ball clear.

51'

Panaite Adam used his skill to go past Dăscălescu Victor.

Panaite Adam evaded the challenge of Dăscălescu David and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But Panaite Adam's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

53'

Spirescu Vasilică lost the ball to Ilie Emilian's block tackle before Spirescu Vasilică attempted to pass the ball.

54'

The freekick was taken by Ivan Shevchenko . But it hit the wall.

55'

Corvin Cezar was outpaced by Ilie Emilian.

Ilie Emilian tried to twist past Purcărete Robert but Purcărete Robert block tackled Ilie Emilian.

56'

Gustave Lavoie dribbled past Dăscălescu Victor.

Gustave Lavoie got the float cross in from the wing, Dăscălescu David couldn't cut it.

Nastase Razvan beat Spirescu Vasilică to the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Popescu Sandu made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Gliga Aurelian.

57'

Ilie Emilian attempted to lob the ball forward but Purcărete Robert intercepted but couldn't control.

58'

Ilie Emilian played it past Purcărete Robert.

Ilie Emilian skipped past Corvin Cezar.

Ilie Emilian made space for himself and fired off a shot. Gliga Aurelian didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Ilie Emilian put it horribly wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

59'

Josué Rodrigues tried to get past Corvin Cezar but Corvin Cezar blocked Josué Rodrigues.

62'

Josué Rodrigues sent the ball into the area for Ivan Shevchenko , Ivan Shevchenko took an excellent first touch before Purcărete Robert could intercept.

Ivan Shevchenko tried to lob the ball at goal but Spirescu Vasilică managed to block the shot.

65'

Ivan Shevchenko lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

66'

Panaite Adam faked a shot before cutting Dăscălescu David in a different direction.

Panaite Adam tried to deliver a float cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Dăscălescu Victor.

67'

Ilie Emilian tried to jink past Purcărete Robert but Purcărete Robert block tackled Ilie Emilian.

68'

Panaite Adam shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Spirescu Vasilică threw himself in front of the shot.

69'

Corvin Cezar tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Ilie Emilian got in the way of the ball.

70'

Panaite Adam got past Gliga Aurelian.

Panaite Adam had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Dăscălescu Victor charged down the shot.

71'

Panaite Adam tried to get past Dăscălescu David but Dăscălescu David took the ball away from Panaite Adam.

72'

Josué Rodrigues passed along the floor for Ilie Emilian to pick it up, Ilie Emilian latched onto the ball before Purcărete Robert could reach it.

Ilie Emilian supplied a float cross over Corvin Cezar.

Gustave Lavoie took the ball past Gliga Aurelian.

Gustave Lavoie dribbled past Spirescu Vasilică.

Gustave Lavoie had the pace to beat Gliga Aurelian.

Gustave Lavoie found a gap and shot on the ball. Spirescu Vasilică approached too late to tackle him.

Gustave Lavoie sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

73'

Panaite Adam flicked the ball over Dăscălescu Victor's head !.

Panaite Adam tried his luck from a distance. Dăscălescu David failed to charge down the shot.

Panaite Adam left Sorescu Mihnea with an easy save.

74'

Panaite Adam passed the ball to Gustave Lavoie, Gustave Lavoie picked up on the ball before Dăscălescu Victor could reach it.

Gustave Lavoie held up the ball, evading the challenge of Dăscălescu David and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Sorescu Mihnea was badly positioned ... Gustave Lavoie capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Tirgu Mures town 0 - 4 rapid bucuresti

75'

Panaite Adam tried a long range effort but the shot was charged down by Dăscălescu David.

76'

Gliga Tudor tried to get past Ivan Shevchenko but Ivan Shevchenko denied.

77'

Corvin Cezar hit a long ball forward,Josué Rodrigues missed his interception.

Isopescu Lazăr aimed a one touch pass to his left . Ratiu Ilie failed to intercept the pass.

Pass by Purcărete Robert to Dăscălescu Victor, Dăscălescu Victor latched onto the ball before Nastase Razvan could intercept.

Dăscălescu Victor smashed the ball towards the top corner but Ratiu Ilie removed the danger.

78'

Panaite Adam easily got past the challenge of Dăscălescu David.

Dăscălescu Victor executed a block tackle on Panaite Adam before Panaite Adam could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

79'

Ilie Emilian sprinted past Purcărete Robert.

Ilie Emilian took the ball past Corvin Cezar.

Ilie Emilian had the strength to hold off Gliga Aurelian.

Ilie Emilian turned with the ball past Spirescu Vasilică.

Ilie Emilian tried to skip past Gliga Aurelian but his possession is lost through a tackle by Gliga Aurelian.

81'

Dăscălescu Victor hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Gustave Lavoie cleared the ball from danger.

82'

Popescu Sandu turned on the ball to leave Mihăilescu Pavel standing.

Popescu Sandu played the ball past Gliga Tudor to Nastase Razvan's feet.

Pass by Nastase Razvan to Gustave Lavoie, Gliga Aurelian couldn't cut it.

Gustave Lavoie had a crack at goal but the shot was charged down by Spirescu Vasilică.

84'

Purcărete Robert tried to skip past Josué Rodrigues but Josué Rodrigues block tackled Purcărete Robert.

85'

Dăscălescu David had the pace to beat Panaite Adam.

Dăscălescu David got the float cross in from the wing, Gustave Lavoie couldn't cut it.

Ratiu Ilie climbed above Isopescu Lazăr, then headed the ball to safety.

86'

Panaite Adam dribbled past Dăscălescu Victor.

Panaite Adam fired off a medium-ranged shot. Dăscălescu David approached too late to tackle him.

Brilliant saved by Sorescu Mihnea.

87'

Josué Rodrigues played a perfect pass for Ilie Emilian, Corvin Cezar couldn't reach it.

Ilie Emilian dribbled confidently past Purcărete Robert.

Ilie Emilian was clean through behind the defence.

Ilie Emilian got into a one on one situation with Sorescu Mihnea but Sorescu Mihnea charged the offensive player successfully.

88'

Dăscălescu Victor could not stop Panaite Adam going past him.

Panaite Adam skipped easily past Dăscălescu David.

Panaite Adam stepped away from Dăscălescu Victor and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Panaite Adam ... It was a shocking miss.

89'

Nastase Razvan tried to use his skill to go past Spirescu Vasilică but Nastase Razvan lost the ball to Spirescu Vasilică's block tackle.

92'

Ilie Emilian turned on the ball to leave Corvin Cezar standing.

Ilie Emilian struck a medium range piledriver but Purcărete Robert got himself between the ball and goal.

93'

Ilie Emilian tried to play a long ball but Dăscălescu Victor got in the way of the ball.

94'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Gustave Lavoie.

Popescu Sandu had the pace to beat Mihăilescu Pavel.

Popescu Sandu played a great ball for Betserai Dunde, Gliga Tudor couldn't cut it.

Betserai Dunde tried to take the ball past Spirescu Vasilică but Spirescu Vasilică robbed Betserai Dunde.

95'

Ivan Shevchenko lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

End Match Tirgu Mures town 0 - 4 rapid bucuresti