Welcome to the match between Ploiesti city and Birlad city

1'

Nicușor Serban got past Denis Bălan with ease.

Nicușor Serban tried to skip past the challenge of Marius Albu but Nicușor Serban lost out to Marius Albu.

2'

Horațiu Bălan made a pass to Denis Vãduva, the ball was picked up by Denis Vãduva before Iulian Alexandrescu could cut it out.

Denis Vãduva crossed into the box from the wing, Carol Dumitru failed to reach the ball.

Horațiu Bălan got up above Nicu Popescu, then nodded the ball forward.

Mihail Ardelean hit a fierce shot but Claudiu Negrescu blocked the shot.

4'

Nicu Popescu made a good pass to Costin Iliescu, the ball was picked up by Costin Iliescu before Denis Bălan could cut it out.

Costin Iliescu smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Marius Albu approached too late to block it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Costin Iliescu ... It was a wasted opportunity.

6'

Carol Dumitru was outpaced by Marius Albu.

Marius Albu tried to cross the ball low but The ball came off Iulian Alexandrescu.

8'

Marius Albu fed the ball forward to Denis Bălan, Denis Bălan took possession of the ball before Daniel Vladimirescu could intercept.

Denis Bălan shot from distance. Costin Iliescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Dan Ungur managed to turn it behind.

9'

Corner taken by Mihai Iliescu and cut out by the opposition.

11'

Mihai Iliescu hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Marian Alexandrescu cleared the ball from danger.

12'

Dumitru Antonescu took the ball past Marian Alexandrescu.

Dumitru Antonescu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Theodor Vladimirescu.

13'

Marius Albu had the chance to score from long range but he was closed down well by Daniel Vladimirescu.

14'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Marian Alexandrescu before Petrica Constantinescu attempted to deliver the ball.

15'

Marian Alexandrescu received a yellow card.

Marius Albu tried to sprint past Daniel Vladimirescu but Marius Albu lost out to Daniel Vladimirescu.

16'

Nicușor Serban tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Denis Vãduva came close and blocked it.

18'

Petrica Constantinescu made a good pass to Mihai Iliescu, Mihai Iliescu latched onto the ball before Marian Alexandrescu could cut it out.

Mihai Iliescu shielded the ball from Theodor Vladimirescu and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

It went just wide by Mihai Iliescu ... That should have been a goal.

19'

Marius Albu looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Costin Iliescu.

20'

Marius Albu struck a long range piledriver!. Daniel Vladimirescu approached too late to tackle him.

Marius Albu struck it just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

21'

Mihai Iliescu picked up Petrica Constantinescu's excellent ball, Theodor Vladimirescu couldn't cut it.

Mihai Iliescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Marian Alexandrescu.

22'

Petrica Constantinescu put some curve on the shot from long range. Marian Alexandrescu couldn't reach it.

Good save by Dan Ungur who held the ball well.

23'

Carol Dumitru chipped it to Nicușor Serban, Denis Vãduva couldn't cut it.

Good play by Nicușor Serban in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Dumitru Antonescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Nicușor Serban got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

24'

Petrica Constantinescu passed the ball to Mihai Iliescu, Theodor Vladimirescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mihai Iliescu tried to get past Marian Alexandrescu but Marian Alexandrescu robbed Mihai Iliescu.

26'

Marian Alexandrescu evaded the challenge of Mihai Iliescu and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Saved in style by Ilie Antonescu !.

27'

Marius Albu lost the ball to Daniel Vladimirescu's block tackle before Marius Albu tried to get onto the pass.

28'

The freekick was taken by Denis Vãduva. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

29'

Mihai Iliescu tried to lift the ball forward but Iulian Alexandrescu got to the ball first.

33'

Ion Ardelean played a wonderful ball for Iulian Ardelean, Iulian Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Carol Dumitru could reach it.

Iulian Ardelean crossed the ball high into the box, Iulian Alexandrescu failed to intercept the pass.

Ion Ardelean out-jumped Claudiu Negrescu, then made an attacking header.

the ball went into the net despite of Dan Ungur's attempts to clear the ball away. ... A great goal from a fine move by Ion Ardelean !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Ploiesti city 1 - 0 Birlad city

34'

Horațiu Bălan tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Iulian Alexandrescu.

35'

Theodor Vladimirescu found a chance to score from long range but Mihai Iliescu closed down the space.

36'

Nicușor Serban sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

38'

Claudiu Negrescu tried to dart past Mihai Iliescu but Mihai Iliescu dispossessed Claudiu Negrescu.

39'

The referee showed Daniel Vladimirescu a yellow card.

Dumitru Antonescu dispatched the freekick goalwards. But it went over the bar.

40'

Theodor Vladimirescu attempted to lift the ball forward but Mihai Iliescu came close and blocked it.

41'

Ion Ardelean floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Mihail Ardelean hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Claudiu Negrescu used his head to clear the ball.

42'

Yellow card shown to Marius Albu.

Costin Iliescu took the ball past Denis Bălan.

Costin Iliescu got the float cross in from the wing, Marius Albu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dumitru Antonescu got ahead of Costica Constantinescu to win the ball and retained possession.

43'

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to dart past Petrica Constantinescu but Petrica Constantinescu blocked Theodor Vladimirescu.

44'

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to play it past Iulian Ardelean but failed.

45'

Petrica Constantinescu played a lovely ball for Mihai Iliescu, the ball was picked up by Mihai Iliescu before Marian Alexandrescu could reach it.

Mihai Iliescu attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Theodor Vladimirescu failed to charge down the shot.

But Mihai Iliescu put it wide ... It was a poor effort from Mihai Iliescu. He was lacking match sharpness.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Ploiesti city took the lead.Ploiesti city had 57% possession in the match, while Birlad city had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Theodor Vladimirescu attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mihai Iliescu.

47'

Petrica Constantinescu span past Marian Alexandrescu.

Petrica Constantinescu struck a medium range piledriver. Theodor Vladimirescu failed to block the shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

48'

Pass by Iulian Alexandrescu to Carol Dumitru, Carol Dumitru picked up on the ball before Denis Vãduva could reach it.

Carol Dumitru looked destined to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Horațiu Bălan.

49'

Marian Alexandrescu tried to curl one in from long range but Denis Vãduva made the clearance.

50'

Carol Dumitru sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

51'

Nicușor Serban elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Mihail Ardelean jumped above Daniel Vladimirescu, then headed clear the danger.

52'

Petrica Constantinescu chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Ion Ardelean, Ion Ardelean took an excellent first touch before Marian Alexandrescu could intercept.

Ion Ardelean made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Claudiu Negrescu.

53'

Denis Bălan picked up Marius Albu's superb pass, Daniel Vladimirescu couldn't cut it.

Denis Bălan tried to play it past Costin Iliescu but failed.

54'

Petrica Constantinescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Carol Dumitru.

56'

Daniel Vladimirescu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Denis Bălan lost his balance, Daniel Vladimirescu dribbled past Denis Bălan.

Daniel Vladimirescu sent the ball over from the wing, Marius Albu couldn't reach it.

Marian Alexandrescu attempted a looping header at goal but Mihail Ardelean headed the ball to safety.

59'

Costin Iliescu hit the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

60'

Carol Dumitru tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Horațiu Bălan read the game well to intercept the ball.

61'

Costin Iliescu looked certain to score from long range but Denis Bălan gave him no space to manoeuvre.

62'

Mihail Ardelean tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Carol Dumitru did well to spot and intercept the pass.

65'

Denis Bălan directed the ball nicely to Marius Albu, Marius Albu picked up on the ball before Costin Iliescu could cut it out.

Marius Albu got the float cross in from the wing, Daniel Vladimirescu couldn't cut it.

Iulian Ardelean got above Claudiu Negrescu to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Petrica Constantinescu made a good pass to Mihail Ardelean, Mihail Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Nicu Popescu could reach it.

Mihail Ardelean struck it at goal! but Claudiu Negrescu charged down the shot.

67'

Costin Iliescu tried to twist past Denis Bălan but Denis Bălan nicked the ball from the toes of Costin Iliescu.

69'

Carol Dumitru darted past Denis Vãduva.

Carol Dumitru tried to get the cross in but Horațiu Bălan came close and blocked it.

70'

Petrica Constantinescu lifted the ball ahead of Ion Ardelean, Ion Ardelean controlled the ball when bringing it down before Marian Alexandrescu could cut it out.

Ion Ardelean got free in the penalty area and struck it. Nicu Popescu failed to charge down the shot.

Dan Ungur elected to fist the ball to safety.

72'

Petrica Constantinescu tried to skip past Marian Alexandrescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Marian Alexandrescu.

76'

Marius Albu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Daniel Vladimirescu.

77'

Marius Albu tried to use his skill to go past Daniel Vladimirescu but Daniel Vladimirescu robbed Marius Albu.

78'

The referee showed Iulian Alexandrescu a yellow card.

Horațiu Bălan made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Iulian Alexandrescu.

79'

Petrica Constantinescu curled the ball in at goal from long range but Marian Alexandrescu removed the danger.

80'

Denis Bălan tried to pass it long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Daniel Vladimirescu.

81'

Theodor Vladimirescu stepped away from Mihai Iliescu and tried his luck from 30 yards.

Theodor Vladimirescu left Ilie Antonescu with a simple save.

83'

Mihai Iliescu aimed the corner at the far post.

Ion Ardelean rose bravely above Claudiu Negrescu to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Dumitru Antonescu chipped the ball goalwards. Nicu Popescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Dan Ungur tried to save but he couldn ... A goal was scored by Dumitru Antonescu !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Ploiesti city 2 - 0 Birlad city

84'

Marian Alexandrescu moved the ball forward for Theodor Vladimirescu, Mihai Iliescu failed to reach the ball.

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Petrica Constantinescu.

87'

Poor corner kick by Nicu Popescu. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Mihai Iliescu did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

89'

Petrica Constantinescu laid it forward to Mihai Iliescu, Mihai Iliescu took it in his stride before Marian Alexandrescu could intercept.

Mihai Iliescu sent it long looking for Iulian Ardelean, Iulian Ardelean brought the ball under control superbly before Theodor Vladimirescu could intercept.

Iulian Ardelean found a perfect spot and flicked it goalwards. Claudiu Negrescu failed to block the shot.

Dan Ungur saved well and held the ball.

90'

Denis Vãduva dribbled confidently past Iulian Alexandrescu.

Denis Vãduva made an attempt to move the ball forward but Carol Dumitru read the game well to intercept the ball.

92'

Theodor Vladimirescu tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Mihai Iliescu.

93'

Marius Albu moved the ball forward for Denis Bălan, Denis Bălan trapped the ball nicely before Daniel Vladimirescu could reach it.

Denis Bălan sprinted past Costin Iliescu.

Denis Bălan found a perfect spot and had an effort at goal. Nicu Popescu couldn't reach it.

Dan Ungur got back in time to make the save.

94'

Carol Dumitru skipped past Denis Vãduva.

Carol Dumitru did his best to get the ball into the area but Horațiu Bălan read the game well to intercept the ball.

End Match Ploiesti city 2 - 0 Birlad city