Welcome to the match between Tirgu Mures forest and Sibiu albion

1'

Emanuel Constantinescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Dumitru Popescu.

2'

Ovidiu Antonescu attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Sergiu Vladimirescu.

3'

Neculai Bălan sprinted past Constantin Ionescu.

Neculai Bălan moved the ball forward for Vali Vasile, Vali Vasile took it in his stride before Ovidiu Antonescu could intercept.

From out wide, Vali Vasile fired in a curving shot at goal but Silviu Gabor cleared the ball from danger.

6'

Gabi Ionescu tried to jink past Corneliu Iliescu but Corneliu Iliescu blocked Gabi Ionescu.

7'

Neculai Bălan shielded the ball from Constantin Ionescu and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But Neculai Bălan scooped it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

9'

Gabi Ionescu made a pass to Simon Lungu, Simon Lungu took it in his stride before Cristian Ardelean could reach it.

Simon Lungu attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Corneliu Iliescu couldn't reach it.

Felix Gabor saved superbly and held the ball.

10'

Cristian Ardelean hit it high and hard past Simon Lungu towards goal from 40 yards.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a shocking miss.

13'

Cristian Ardelean hit the ball forward to Corneliu Iliescu, Corneliu Iliescu trapped the ball nicely before Gabi Ionescu could reach it.

Corneliu Iliescu dribbled confidently past Simon Lungu.

Corneliu Iliescu got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Gabi Ionescu failed to block the shot.

But Corneliu Iliescu didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

14'

Sergiu Vladimirescu laid it forward to Gabi Ionescu, Corneliu Iliescu couldn't reach it.

Gabi Ionescu had the chance to score from medium range but Cristian Ardelean made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

16'

Dumitru Popescu made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Laurențiu Bălan.

17'

Sergiu Vladimirescu tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Ovidiu Antonescu.

18'

Constantin Ionescu hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Sergiu Vladimirescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Daniel Ionesco managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

19'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Dumitru Popescu.

20'

Gabriel Ardelean fired in the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

23'

Ovidiu Antonescu dribbled past Neculai Bălan.

Ovidiu Antonescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Sergiu Vladimirescu made a great interception.

24'

Gabi Ionescu hit the ball forward to Simon Lungu, Simon Lungu trapped the ball nicely before Corneliu Iliescu could cut it out.

Simon Lungu tried to whip in a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Cristian Ardelean.

25'

Poor corner kick by Silviu Gabor. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

26'

Emanuel Constantinescu held up the ball, evading the challenge of Dumitru Popescu and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

27'

Robert Bălan flighted in the freekick. But Robert Bălan didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

28'

Ovidiu Antonescu directed the ball to Constantin Ionescu, Constantin Ionescu took it in his stride before Neculai Bălan could reach it.

Constantin Ionescu rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Sergiu Vladimirescu hoofed the ball clear.

29'

A long ball was delivered by Cristian Ardelean, the ball was picked up by George Petran before Simon Lungu could reach it.

George Petran tried to score but he was under too much pressure from Gabriel Ardelean .

30'

Dumitru Popescu blasted a banana shot from long range but Emanuel Constantinescu cleared the ball to safety.

31'

Gabi Ionescu tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Corneliu Iliescu.

33'

Neculai Bălan fed the ball forward to Sergiu Vladimirescu, Sergiu Vladimirescu took possession of the ball before Constantin Ionescu could intercept.

Sergiu Vladimirescu played a great ball for Tiberiu Ardelean, Tiberiu Ardelean took it in his stride before Ovidiu Antonescu could cut it out.

Tiberiu Ardelean was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Ioan Iliescu couldn't reach it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

34'

Constantin Ionescu lifted the ball forward for Ovidiu Antonescu, Ovidiu Antonescu brought the ball down well before Sergiu Vladimirescu could reach it.

Ovidiu Antonescu hit the ball forward to Robert Bălan, the ball was picked up by Robert Bălan before Gabriel Ardelean could reach it.

Robert Bălan shot! but Doru Ionescu charged down the shot.

35'

Dumitru Popescu played a lovely ball for Dan Constantinescu, Dan Constantinescu latched onto the ball before Laurențiu Bălan could intercept.

Dan Constantinescu put a low cross in to the near post, Emanuel Constantinescu missed his interception.

Gabriel Ardelean unleashed a volley at goal, Ioan Iliescu approached too late to block it.

Brilliant saved by Felix Gabor.

36'

Emanuel Constantinescu tried to pass the ball forward but Vali Vasile got in the way of the ball.

37'

Cristian Ardelean searched out Silviu Gabor with a high ball, Silviu Gabor took an excellent first touch before Simon Lungu could intercept.

Silviu Gabor made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Gabriel Ardelean.

38'

Neculai Bălan looked certain to score from long range but Constantin Ionescu did well to close down the space.

40'

Ovidiu Antonescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Sergiu Vladimirescu showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

41'

Ovidiu Antonescu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Neculai Bălan.

43'

Ovidiu Antonescu tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Sergiu Vladimirescu.

45'

Emanuel Constantinescu twisted past Dumitru Popescu.

Emanuel Constantinescu tried to skip past Dan Constantinescu but Dan Constantinescu cleanly tackled the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Tirgu Mures forest had 53% possession in the match, while Sibiu albion had 47%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Robert Bălan hit the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

47'

Neculai Bălan had shrugged off the challenge of Constantin Ionescu and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Felix Gabor made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

48'

Corneliu Iliescu played a pinpoint pass to Cristian Ardelean, Cristian Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Simon Lungu could intercept.

Cristian Ardelean hit the ball from medium range. Gabi Ionescu approached too late to block it.

But Cristian Ardelean sent it far too high ... It was a wasted opportunity.

49'

Emanuel Constantinescu dribbled past Dumitru Popescu.

Emanuel Constantinescu evaded the challenge of Dan Constantinescu and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

It went close from Emanuel Constantinescu ... A real chance wasted.

50'

Cristian Ardelean tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Simon Lungu.

51'

Corneliu Iliescu gave the corner straight to the opposition.

53'

Cristian Ardelean attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Simon Lungu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Cristian Ardelean struck the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Cristian Ardelean. He was lacking match sharpness.

54'

Cristian Ardelean directed the ball to Corneliu Iliescu, Simon Lungu couldn't cut it.

Gabi Ionescu block tackled Corneliu Iliescu before Corneliu Iliescu could pass the ball.

55'

Dumitru Popescu tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Laurențiu Bălan.

57'

Cristian Ardelean sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Sergiu Vladimirescu cleared the ball from danger.

58'

Dan Constantinescu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Laurențiu Bălan.

59'

Gabi Ionescu looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from George Petran.

61'

Dan Constantinescu directed the ball to Dumitru Popescu, Dumitru Popescu picked up on the ball before Emanuel Constantinescu could reach it.

Dumitru Popescu passed the ball to Dan Constantinescu, Dan Constantinescu trapped the ball nicely before Laurențiu Bălan could intercept.

Dan Constantinescu crossed into the box from the wing, Emanuel Constantinescu failed to reach the ball.

Vali Vasile got ahead of Ioan Iliescu to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Felix Gabor did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

62'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Dumitru Popescu before Emanuel Constantinescu tried to pass the ball.

63'

Neculai Bălan shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Constantin Ionescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Felix Gabor did well to tip it over the bar.

64'

Emanuel Constantinescu had the pace to beat Dan Constantinescu.

Dumitru Popescu went in with a successful block tackle on Emanuel Constantinescu before Emanuel Constantinescu attempted to deliver the ball.

65'

Emanuel Constantinescu powered past Dan Constantinescu!.

Emanuel Constantinescu got the float cross in from the wing, Dumitru Popescu failed to reach the ball.

Robert Bălan got above Doru Ionescu to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

But Robert Bălan put it narrowly over ... A wasted opportunity.

66'

Emanuel Constantinescu sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

67'

Dan Constantinescu knocked a lovely ball for Dumitru Popescu, Laurențiu Bălan failed to intercept the pass.

Dumitru Popescu took the play over the halfway line,Emanuel Constantinescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Silviu Gabor got well above Simon Lungu to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

68'

Sergiu Vladimirescu dribbled past Laurențiu Bălan.

Sergiu Vladimirescu tried to whip in a float cross but Emanuel Constantinescu intercepted but couldn't control.

69'

Ovidiu Antonescu struck the freekick over the wall into the back of the net. Daniel Ionesco failed to clear the ball away. ... GOAL!!!

Tirgu Mures forest 1 - 0 Sibiu albion

70'

Gabriel Ardelean swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

72'

Gabi Ionescu tried to get onto the pass but Corneliu Iliescu found himself in the way of the ball.

73'

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

76'

Ovidiu Antonescu found a chance to score from long range but Neculai Bălan made a crucial intervention!.

77'

Ovidiu Antonescu tried to take the ball past Vali Vasile but Vali Vasile robbed Ovidiu Antonescu.

79'

Constantin Ionescu took the play over the halfway line,Sergiu Vladimirescu failed to intercept the pass.

Robert Bălan won the ball in the air from Doru Ionescu, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

80'

Dan Constantinescu tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Laurențiu Bălan.

81'

Cristian Ardelean made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Gabi Ionescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

82'

Ioan Iliescu ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Doru Ionescu rose bravely above George Petran to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

85'

Doru Ionescu tried an in-swinging corner.

Simon Lungu won the aerial challenge against Silviu Gabor, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Felix Gabor was caught in no man's land ... Simon Lungu scored a superb effort !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Tirgu Mures forest 1 - 1 Sibiu albion

89'

Corner taken by Cristian Ardelean and cut out by the opposition.

91'

Dan Constantinescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Laurențiu Bălan blocked it.

93'

Corneliu Iliescu picked up Cristian Ardelean's superb pass, Simon Lungu couldn't cut it.

Corneliu Iliescu tried to twist past Gabi Ionescu but Gabi Ionescu won the ball from Corneliu Iliescu.

End Match Tirgu Mures forest 1 - 1 Sibiu albion