Welcome to the match between RAPID 1923 BUCUREȘTI and Sibiu albion

1'

Dănuț Albu tried to play a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ignacio Ludueña.

3'

Ignacio Ludueña was pressed by Marcel Dumitrescu but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Ignacio Ludueña struck the ball wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

4'

Thất Cương Lieu played a perfect pass for Azagba Ouedraogo, Azagba Ouedraogo took it in his stride before Horațiu Sala could cut it out.

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to chip the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Simon Nicolescu.

5'

Valdemaro Psaila's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

6'

Thất Cương Lieu brought the ball over the halfway line,Horațiu Sala couldn't cut it.

Hermínio Machado tried to cushion a headed pass but Dorin Antonescu blocked the header.

7'

Sebastian Bălan skipped easily past the challenge of Valdemaro Psaila.

Sebastian Bălan directed the ball nicely to Fane Albescu, Azagba Ouedraogo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Fane Albescu tried to send in a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Valdemaro Psaila.

8'

Dănuț Albu tried to skip past the challenge of Hermínio Machado but Hermínio Machado succesfully won the ball from Dănuț Albu.

9'

Thất Cương Lieu passed the ball perfectly to Amedeo Gatti, Horațiu Sala couldn't cut out the pass.

Amedeo Gatti dribbled past Simon Nicolescu.

Amedeo Gatti directed the ball nicely to Hermínio Machado, Dorin Antonescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Hermínio Machado found himself with plenty of time and shot. Fane Albescu approached too late to tackle him.

Held by Cătălin Grigorescu.

10'

Thất Cương Lieu passed the ball to Amedeo Gatti, the ball was picked up by Amedeo Gatti before Valeriu Ionesco could intercept.

Amedeo Gatti evaded the challenge of Horațiu Sala and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But Amedeo Gatti sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

11'

Thất Cương Lieu span past Horațiu Sala.

Thất Cương Lieu passed the ball to Berthold Wolf, Berthold Wolf trapped the ball nicely before Simon Nicolescu could cut it out.

Berthold Wolf played a lovely ball for Azagba Ouedraogo, Azagba Ouedraogo took it in his stride before Fane Albescu could cut it out.

Azagba Ouedraogo showed Dorin Antonescu a clean set of heels.

Azagba Ouedraogo moved the ball forward for Pancho Blanco, the ball was picked up by Pancho Blanco before Fane Albescu could reach it.

Pancho Blanco played a pinpoint pass to Thất Cương Lieu , Thất Cương Lieu took possession of the ball before Dorin Antonescu could reach it.

Thất Cương Lieu made a good pass to Noppadol Chatree, the ball was picked up by Noppadol Chatree before Fane Albescu could cut it out.

Noppadol Chatree made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Dorin Antonescu.

14'

Horațiu Sala played a wonderful ball for Simon Nicolescu, Simon Nicolescu took possession of the ball before Amedeo Gatti could intercept.

Simon Nicolescu shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Thất Cương Lieu cleared the ball to safety.

15'

Thất Cương Lieu shot from 30 yards. Horațiu Sala failed to block the shot.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Thất Cương Lieu ... It was an unbelievable miss.

16'

Pancho Blanco shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Marcel Dumitrescu.

17'

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Valeriu Ionesco.

19'

Hermínio Machado gave the corner straight to the opposition.

21'

Pancho Blanco turned with the ball past Marcel Dumitrescu.

Pancho Blanco tried to sprint past Dănuț Albu but Dănuț Albu cleanly tackled the ball.

22'

Ignacio Ludueña got past Marcel Dumitrescu.

Ignacio Ludueña powered past Dănuț Albu!.

Marcel Dumitrescu blocked Ignacio Ludueña in a good, clean tackle before Ignacio Ludueña tried to pass the ball.

23'

Azagba Ouedraogo struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Valeriu Ionesco blocked the shot.

25'

Thất Cương Lieu struck a long range piledriver! but Horațiu Sala cleared the ball.

27'

Ignacio Ludueña whipped in the corner.

Berthold Wolf rose bravely above Fane Albescu to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Cătălin Grigorescu used his fists to clear the ball.

29'

Ignacio Ludueña tried to dribble past Marcel Dumitrescu but Ignacio Ludueña lost out to Marcel Dumitrescu.

30'

Thất Cương Lieu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Horațiu Sala.

31'

Marcel Dumitrescu tried to dribble past Ignacio Ludueña but Marcel Dumitrescu lost out to Ignacio Ludueña.

32'

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to take the ball past Valeriu Ionesco but Valeriu Ionesco dispossessed Azagba Ouedraogo.

33'

Valdemaro Psaila knocked a lovely ball for Azagba Ouedraogo, Valeriu Ionesco couldn't cut out the pass.

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to curl one in from medium range. Sebastian Bălan failed to charge down the shot.

Cătălin Grigorescu denied Azagba Ouedraogo.

34'

Thất Cương Lieu was pressed by Horațiu Sala but he evaded the challenge and shot from 30 yards.

Cătălin Grigorescu beat the ball away.

35'

Poor corner kick by Amedeo Gatti. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

36'

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to jink past Valeriu Ionesco but Azagba Ouedraogo lost out to Valeriu Ionesco.

37'

Thất Cương Lieu took the ball past Horațiu Sala.

Thất Cương Lieu moved the ball forward for Amedeo Gatti, Amedeo Gatti picked up on the ball before Simon Nicolescu could intercept.

Amedeo Gatti dribbled past Horațiu Sala.

Amedeo Gatti tried to get onto the pass but Fane Albescu showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

38'

Valdemaro Psaila twisted past Marcel Dumitrescu.

Valdemaro Psaila tried a long range effort but Dănuț Albu made the clearance.

40'

Pancho Blanco attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Simon Nicolescu.

41'

Serafim Grigorescu took the ball past Amedeo Gatti.

Serafim Grigorescu skipped past the challenge of Thất Cương Lieu .

Serafim Grigorescu found a gap and drove the ball at goal. Berthold Wolf approached too late to block it.

Sabou Ianis chose to punch the ball away.

42'

Thất Cương Lieu tried to dart past Horațiu Sala but his possession is lost through a tackle by Horațiu Sala.

43'

Azagba Ouedraogo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Sebastian Bălan read the game well to intercept the ball.

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47'

Pancho Blanco skipped easily past Marcel Dumitrescu.

The ball was struck by Pancho Blanco from 20 yards out. Dănuț Albu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Pancho Blanco put it narrowly over ... He dropped to his knees.

48'

Valdemaro Psaila received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Thất Cương Lieu , Valdemaro Psaila picked up on the ball before Horațiu Sala could cut it out.

Valdemaro Psaila had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot was charged down by Simon Nicolescu.

49'

Thất Cương Lieu tried to dart past Vasile Lungu but Thất Cương Lieu lost the ball to Vasile Lungu.

50'

Thất Cương Lieu played the ball to Amedeo Gatti's feet, Amedeo Gatti took it in his stride before Horațiu Sala could intercept.

Amedeo Gatti shot from distance. Simon Nicolescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Amedeo Gatti sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

51'

From long range, Valdemaro Psaila bent the ball towards goal but Valeriu Ionesco threw himself in front of the shot.

53'

Azagba Ouedraogo attempted to lift the ball forward but Sebastian Bălan did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

54'

Hermínio Machado tried for goal from the freekick. Cătălin Grigorescu got back in time to make the save.

55'

Thất Cương Lieu hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Horațiu Sala scrambled the ball away.

57'

Azagba Ouedraogo twisted past Valeriu Ionesco.

Azagba Ouedraogo rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot was blocked by Sebastian Bălan.

58'

Amedeo Gatti made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Marcel Dumitrescu.

59'

Thất Cương Lieu unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Horațiu Sala threw himself in front of the shot.

60'

Thất Cương Lieu tried to use his skill to go past Horațiu Sala but it failed.

61'

Thất Cương Lieu tried to dart past Marcel Dumitrescu but it failed.

63'

Block tackle from Valdemaro Psaila, easily dispossessing Sebastian Bălan before Sebastian Bălan attempted to pass the ball.

64'

Thất Cương Lieu played a great ball for Amedeo Gatti, Simon Nicolescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Amedeo Gatti was pressed by Horațiu Sala but he evaded the challenge and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Cătălin Grigorescu turned the ball behind.

66'

Azagba Ouedraogo twisted past Sebastian Bălan.

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to sprint past Valeriu Ionesco but failed.

67'

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

68'

Thất Cương Lieu brought the play over the halfway line,Horațiu Sala couldn't reach it.

Hermínio Machado out-jumped Fane Albescu, then flicked the ball forward.

Pancho Blanco hit the ball forward to Berthold Wolf, Dorin Antonescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Berthold Wolf passed the ball to Thất Cương Lieu , Thất Cương Lieu latched onto the ball before Fane Albescu could cut it out.

Thất Cương Lieu played the ball to Noppadol Chatree's feet, the ball was picked up by Noppadol Chatree before Dorin Antonescu could reach it.

Noppadol Chatree played a pinpoint pass to Pancho Blanco, Pancho Blanco took it in his stride before Fane Albescu could intercept.

Pancho Blanco passed the ball perfectly to Chompoo Tatong, Dorin Antonescu failed to intercept the pass.

Berthold Wolf picked up Chompoo Tatong's superb pass, Fane Albescu failed to reach the ball.

Berthold Wolf shot on the ball but Dorin Antonescu got in and cleared the danger.

71'

Thất Cương Lieu was pressed by Horațiu Sala but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Thất Cương Lieu scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

72'

Berthold Wolf received a yellow card.

Azagba Ouedraogo jinked past Valeriu Ionesco.

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to dribble past Sebastian Bălan but Sebastian Bălan didn't allow.

73'

Amedeo Gatti received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Thất Cương Lieu , Amedeo Gatti took it in his stride before Simon Nicolescu could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Horațiu Sala before Amedeo Gatti attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

74'

Valdemaro Psaila made a good pass to Azagba Ouedraogo, Azagba Ouedraogo took possession of the ball before Valeriu Ionesco could reach it.

Vicious shot by Azagba Ouedraogo for the top corner from distance but Sebastian Bălan got himself between the ball and goal.

75'

Pancho Blanco lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

76'

Yellow card shown to Simon Nicolescu.

Pancho Blanco twisted past Marcel Dumitrescu.

Pancho Blanco bent it from medium range but Dănuț Albu cleared the ball.

77'

Ignacio Ludueña shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Marcel Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

78'

Thất Cương Lieu tried to dribble past Horațiu Sala but Thất Cương Lieu lost the ball to Horațiu Sala's block tackle.

79'

Thất Cương Lieu tried to move the ball forward but Horațiu Sala came close and blocked it.

80'

Chompoo Tatong tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Horațiu Sala.

82'

Simon Nicolescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

83'

Pancho Blanco took the ball past Marcel Dumitrescu.

Pancho Blanco span past Dănuț Albu.

Pancho Blanco was in a dangerous position !.

Pancho Blanco got behind the defence and had only Cătălin Grigorescu to beat and chipped the ball past the keeper. A fine goal all round by Pancho Blanco !!!

RAPID 1923 BUCUREȘTI 1 - 0 Sibiu albion

84'

Azagba Ouedraogo held up the ball, evading the challenge of Valeriu Ionesco and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Cătălin Grigorescu saved well and held the ball.

85'

Pancho Blanco dribbled past Marcel Dumitrescu.

Pancho Blanco got the float cross in from the wing, Dănuț Albu couldn't cut it.

Chompoo Tatong jumped with Dorin Antonescu and won the ball, then made an attacking header.

Well held by Cătălin Grigorescu.

87'

Thất Cương Lieu passed the ball to Amedeo Gatti, Vasile Lungu failed to reach the ball.

Amedeo Gatti flicked the ball over Horațiu Sala's head !.

Amedeo Gatti was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Fane Albescu approached too late to tackle him.

But Amedeo Gatti put it wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

88'

Pancho Blanco shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Marcel Dumitrescu couldn't reach it.

Cătălin Grigorescu had gone walkabout ... Pancho Blanco scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

RAPID 1923 BUCUREȘTI 2 - 0 Sibiu albion

89'

Azagba Ouedraogo passed along the floor for Valdemaro Psaila to pick it up, Valdemaro Psaila took it in his stride before Valeriu Ionesco could cut it out.

Valdemaro Psaila dribbled past Sebastian Bălan.

Valdemaro Psaila played a lovely ball for Azagba Ouedraogo, Fane Albescu couldn't reach it.

Azagba Ouedraogo skipped past the challenge of Dorin Antonescu.

Azagba Ouedraogo easily got past the challenge of Fane Albescu.

Azagba Ouedraogo tried to dribble past Dorin Antonescu but Dorin Antonescu denied.

90'

Amedeo Gatti received a yellow card.

Ignacio Ludueña tried to get onto the pass but Marcel Dumitrescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

91'

Sebastian Bălan picked up Valeriu Ionesco's superb pass, Valdemaro Psaila failed to reach the ball.

Sebastian Bălan moved into an offside position.

92'

Pancho Blanco faked a pass then cut Dănuț Albu in a different direction.

Pancho Blanco evaded the challenge of Marcel Dumitrescu and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Pancho Blanco's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

94'

Pancho Blanco skipped easily past the challenge of Marcel Dumitrescu.

Pancho Blanco had shrugged off the challenge of Dănuț Albu and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Pancho Blanco's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match RAPID 1923 BUCUREȘTI 2 - 0 Sibiu albion