Welcome to the match between Arad athletic and Ploiesti rangers

1'

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

3'

Afrim Petruţ shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Serghei Funar cleared the ball to safety.

7'

Ilie Albu unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Neamţu Gabriel scrambled the ball away.

9'

Dan Funar played the ball to Sebastian Albescu's feet, Sebastian Albescu picked up on the ball before Pîrvu Ioan could intercept.

Gliga Antonie blocked Sebastian Albescu in a good, clean tackle before Sebastian Albescu attempted to deliver the ball.

11'

Yellow card shown to Urziceanu Eduard.

13'

Traian Vasilescu failed in his attempt to dart past Vladu Liviu.

15'

Gliga Antonie sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

16'

Ionuț Nicolescu attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Afrim Petruţ.

18'

Poor corner kick by Ilie Albu. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

19'

Dan Funar lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'

Zidaru Liviu played the ball high to Urziceanu Eduard, Sebastian Albescu failed to intercept the pass.

Urziceanu Eduard took a shot! but Florin Dumitrescu cleared the ball.

21'

Vali Bălan delivered the ball to Ionuț Nicolescu, Ionuț Nicolescu picked up on the ball before Afrim Petruţ could cut it out.

Ionuț Nicolescu tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Almăşan Mircea.

22'

Serghei Funar swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

24'

Serghei Funar tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Afrim Petruţ.

25'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Nicușor Ungur.

26'

Afrim Petruţ tried to get onto the pass but The ball came off Serghei Funar.

27'

Traian Vasilescu tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Vladu Liviu.

28'

Gliga Antonie's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

29'

Traian Vasilescu tried to get past Vladu Liviu but it failed.

30'

Traian Vasilescu jinked confidently past Vladu Liviu.

Traian Vasilescu flicked the ball over Neamţu Gabriel's head !.

Traian Vasilescu played it past Vladu Liviu.

Traian Vasilescu tried to lob the ball at goal. Bibescu Leonard approached too late to clear the danger.

But Traian Vasilescu scooped it well over the crossbar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

32'

Vali Bălan attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Afrim Petruţ.

34'

Dan Funar put some curve on the shot from long range but Gliga Antonie cleared the ball.

35'

Vali Bălan sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

36'

Dan Funar tried to feed the high ball but Almăşan Mircea coolly intercepted the pass.

37'

Vali Bălan delivered the ball to Nicușor Ungur, Nicușor Ungur picked up on the ball before Almăşan Mircea could cut it out.

Afrim Petruţ went in with a successful block tackle on Nicușor Ungur before Nicușor Ungur attempted to deliver the ball.

38'

Vali Bălan showed Almăşan Mircea a clean set of heels.

Petru Cojocaru received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Vali Bălan, Petru Cojocaru latched onto the ball before Afrim Petruţ could reach it.

Petru Cojocaru was able to make space and took a shot. Bibescu Leonard failed to charge down the shot.

Barbu Gheorghe made a save.

41'

Ionuț Nicolescu aimed the corner for the near post.

Ilie Albu jumped above Bibescu Leonard, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Ilie Albu sent the ball well over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

42'

Neamţu Gabriel jinked past Ilie Albu.

Neamţu Gabriel tried to get past Traian Vasilescu but Traian Vasilescu robbed Neamţu Gabriel.

43'

Gliga Antonie moved the ball forward for Pîrvu Ioan, Pîrvu Ioan trapped the ball nicely before Dan Funar could intercept.

Pîrvu Ioan played a high ball forward for Urziceanu Eduard to run onto, Urziceanu Eduard brought the ball down well before Sebastian Albescu could cut it out.

Urziceanu Eduard had an effort at goal but Florin Dumitrescu blocked the shot.

44'

Vali Bălan tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Afrim Petruţ made it first to the ball and intercepted.

45'

Pîrvu Ioan played a great ball for Afrim Petruţ, Afrim Petruţ latched onto the ball before Serghei Funar could cut it out.

Pass by Afrim Petruţ to Urziceanu Eduard, the ball was picked up by Urziceanu Eduard before Vali Bălan could reach it.

Urziceanu Eduard made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Florin Dumitrescu.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Arad athletic had 61% possession in the match, while Ploiesti rangers had 39%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Gliga Antonie surged past Sebastian Albescu!.

Gliga Antonie made good use of the scissors dribble. As Dan Funar lost his balance, Gliga Antonie dribbled past Dan Funar.

From out wide, Gliga Antonie fired in a curving shot at goal but Nicușor Ungur removed the danger.

50'

Dan Funar made a good pass to Sebastian Albescu, Sebastian Albescu took possession of the ball before Pîrvu Ioan could reach it.

Sebastian Albescu found an opportunity to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Gliga Antonie's pressure.

51'

Dan Funar tried to lift the ball forward but Pîrvu Ioan got to the ball first.

52'

Petru Cojocaru took the freekick. Barbu Gheorghe did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

53'

Traian Vasilescu dribbled past Vladu Liviu.

Traian Vasilescu held up the ball, evading the challenge of Neamţu Gabriel and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

56'

Ilie Albu darted past Neamţu Gabriel.

Ilie Albu took the ball confidently past Vladu Liviu.

Ilie Albu shot for the top corner but the shot clattered off Crăciun Simion.

58'

Vali Bălan played a wonderful ball for Serghei Funar, the ball was picked up by Serghei Funar before Almăşan Mircea could cut it out.

Serghei Funar delivered the ball to Petru Cojocaru, Petru Cojocaru took possession of the ball before Afrim Petruţ could intercept.

Petru Cojocaru blasted the ball towards the top corner but Bibescu Leonard cleared the ball to safety.

59'

Traian Vasilescu tried to dribble past Vladu Liviu but failed.

60'

Neamţu Gabriel skipped past the challenge of Traian Vasilescu.

Neamţu Gabriel tried a banana shot from distance! but Ilie Albu cleared the ball.

61'

Afrim Petruţ dribbled past Serghei Funar.

Afrim Petruţ directed the ball to Urziceanu Eduard, Urziceanu Eduard took it in his stride before Vali Bălan could cut it out.

Urziceanu Eduard had a go on goal but Florin Dumitrescu got in and cleared the danger.

63'

Gliga Antonie tried to play a long ball forward but Sebastian Albescu intercepted the pass.

64'

Traian Vasilescu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Vladu Liviu made a great interception.

65'

Pîrvu Ioan picked up Gliga Antonie's superb pass, Sebastian Albescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pîrvu Ioan flicked the ball over Dan Funar's head !.

Pîrvu Ioan tried to put the ball across but his possession was lost through a tackle by Sebastian Albescu.

67'

Ionuț Nicolescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

68'

Traian Vasilescu tried to dart past Vladu Liviu but Vladu Liviu nicked the ball from the toes of Traian Vasilescu.

70'

Vali Bălan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Almăşan Mircea.

71'

Vali Bălan dribbled past Almăşan Mircea.

Whilst still some way from goal, Vali Bălan tried to lob the keeper. Afrim Petruţ failed to charge down the shot.

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

72'

Traian Vasilescu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Vladu Liviu.

73'

Ionuț Nicolescu struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Gliga Antonie didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

74'

Serghei Funar executed a block tackle on Afrim Petruţ before Afrim Petruţ attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

77'

Vali Bălan tried to play a long ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Vladu Liviu.

80'

Traian Vasilescu made a good pass to Ilie Albu, Ilie Albu latched onto the ball before Vladu Liviu could intercept.

Ilie Albu tried to get past Neamţu Gabriel but Neamţu Gabriel didn't allow.

81'

Vali Bălan played the ball to Florin Dumitrescu's feet, Florin Dumitrescu took possession of the ball before Almăşan Mircea could cut it out.

Pass by Florin Dumitrescu to Sebastian Albescu, Afrim Petruţ tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sebastian Albescu played a great ball for Petru Cojocaru, Petru Cojocaru took possession of the ball before Bibescu Leonard could intercept.

Petru Cojocaru shot on the ball but the shot cannoned off Crăciun Simion.

82'

Traian Vasilescu tried to dribble past Vladu Liviu but Vladu Liviu denied.

83'

Vali Bălan had the strength to hold off Afrim Petruţ.

Vali Bălan knocked a lovely ball for Petru Cojocaru, Petru Cojocaru trapped the ball nicely before Almăşan Mircea could cut it out.

Petru Cojocaru held up the ball, evading the challenge of Crăciun Simion and fired in a curving shot at goal.

Petru Cojocaru put it horribly wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

84'

Traian Vasilescu swung the corner into the box.

Nicușor Ungur won the ball in the air from Bibescu Leonard, then headed it across the goal.

Barbu Gheorghe managed to turn it behind.

87'

Pass by Traian Vasilescu to Ionuț Nicolescu, Neamţu Gabriel couldn't cut it.

Ionuț Nicolescu had a great opportunity to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Vladu Liviu.

88'

Traian Vasilescu went by the challenge of Vladu Liviu.

Traian Vasilescu crossed the ball high into the box, Neamţu Gabriel couldn't cut it.

Ionuț Nicolescu got ahead of Crăciun Simion to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Ilie Albu found himself with plenty of time and shot for the top corner. Bibescu Leonard approached too late to tackle him.

But Ilie Albu's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor effort from Ilie Albu. He was lacking match sharpness.

End Match Arad athletic 0 - 0 Ploiesti rangers