Welcome to the match between Birlad county and Craiova city

1'

Costinescu Gicu had shrugged off the challenge of Dobrin Luca and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Denied by Ghiţă Maximilian.

2'

Pop Radu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Arnăutu Jean lost his balance, Pop Radu dribbled past Arnăutu Jean.

Pop Radu directed the ball to Ene Flavian, Ene Flavian latched onto the ball before Dăscălescu Adrian could cut it out.

Ene Flavian tried a banana shot from distance! but the shot was charged down by Arnăutu Jean.

7'

Stoenescu David made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Oprita Vali blocked it.

8'

Oprita Vali attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Calotă Gabi had no problem in intercepting the ball.

9'

Urs Florentin had the strength to hold off Pop Radu.

Urs Florentin hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Costinescu Gicu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Constantin Grigore managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

10'

Ene Flavian tried to feed the high ball but Dăscălescu Adrian got in the way of the ball.

15'

Ene Flavian tried to use his skill to go past Arnăutu Jean but Ene Flavian lost the ball to Arnăutu Jean's block tackle.

22'

Oprita Vali dribbled confidently past Calotă Gabi.

Oprita Vali got past Stoenescu David with ease.

Cizmaru Flavian received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Oprita Vali, Cizmaru Flavian trapped the ball nicely before Măgureanu Liviu could reach it.

Cizmaru Flavian made a pass to Pop Radu, the ball was picked up by Pop Radu before Covaliu Lucian could intercept.

Pop Radu found a gap and drove the ball at goal. Măgureanu Liviu approached too late to block it.

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

26'

Oprita Vali played a perfect pass for Pojoni Petrisor, Pojoni Petrisor trapped the ball nicely before Calotă Gabi could cut it out.

Pojoni Petrisor tried to lob the keeper from a distance but the shot cannoned off Stoenescu David.

28'

Arnăutu Jean gave the corner straight to the opposition.

29'

Oprita Vali hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Calotă Gabi approached too late to block it.

But Oprita Vali put it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

30'

Dăscălescu Adrian made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Ene Flavian.

33'

Cizmaru Flavian knocked a lovely ball for Ene Flavian, Ene Flavian trapped the ball nicely before Arnăutu Jean could reach it.

Ene Flavian had shrugged off the challenge of Dăscălescu Adrian and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Ghiţă Maximilian made an acrobatic save.

35'

Stoenescu David took the ball past Pojoni Petrisor.

Stoenescu David hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Oprita Vali removed the danger.

36'

Dăscălescu Adrian tried to skip past the challenge of Cizmaru Flavian but Cizmaru Flavian took the ball away from Dăscălescu Adrian.

37'

Cizmaru Flavian failed in his attempt to dribble past Arnăutu Jean.

38'

Angelescu Niculae whipped in the corner.

Argesanu Florinel got to the ball ahead of Măgureanu Liviu, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Argesanu Florinel struck the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

40'

Stoenescu David played a wonderful ball for Calotă Gabi, Pojoni Petrisor failed to reach the ball.

Calotă Gabi faked a shot before cutting Oprita Vali in a different direction.

Calotă Gabi played a lovely ball for Chihaia Valentin, Chihaia Valentin trapped the ball nicely before Pojoni Petrisor could reach it.

Chihaia Valentin hit a hopeful looking shot. Tiglariu Horia couldn't reach it.

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

41'

Pop Radu took the ball past Calotă Gabi.

Pop Radu passed a long ball into the area,Dobrin Luca failed to reach the ball.

Argesanu Florinel moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot was blocked by Covaliu Lucian.

43'

Stoenescu David whipped in the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

44'

Pop Radu tried to jink past Stoenescu David but Stoenescu David didn't allow.

45'

Angelescu Niculae took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Birlad county had 43% possession in the match, while Craiova city had 57%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Stoenescu David could not stop a confident Oprita Vali going past him.

Oprita Vali tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Calotă Gabi.

48'

Pojoni Petrisor struck the freekick. Ghiţă Maximilian elected to fist the ball to safety.

50'

Stoenescu David had the strength to hold off Pojoni Petrisor.

Stoenescu David tried to sprint past Oprita Vali but Stoenescu David lost out to Oprita Vali.

52'

Block tackle from Dobrin Luca, easily dispossessing Pop Radu before Pop Radu attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

54'

Argesanu Florinel attempted to lob the ball forward but Dobrin Luca closed in and intercepted the ball.

56'

Dobosan Teofil received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Oprita Vali, Dobosan Teofil trapped the ball nicely before Calotă Gabi could intercept.

Dobosan Teofil tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Stoenescu David intercepted but couldn't control.

57'

Arnăutu Jean hit the ball forward to Dăscălescu Adrian, Cizmaru Flavian couldn't cut out the pass.

Dăscălescu Adrian did his best to get the ball into the area but The ball ricocheted off Ene Flavian.

59'

Costinescu Gicu took the ball past Dobrin Luca.

Costinescu Gicu tried to float it into the area but The ball cannoned off Urs Florentin.

60'

Arnăutu Jean struck the freekick. But Arnăutu Jean sent the ball high into the stands.

62'

Urs Florentin stepped away from Pop Radu and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

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

63'

Stoenescu David played a wonderful ball for Calotă Gabi, Calotă Gabi took possession of the ball before Pojoni Petrisor could reach it.

The ball was struck by Calotă Gabi from 20 yards out but Oprita Vali blocked the shot.

65'

Cizmaru Flavian tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Calotă Gabi cut it out.

66'

Dăscălescu Adrian curled the ball in at goal from long range. Ene Flavian failed to charge down the shot.

Denied by Constantin Grigore.

67'

Ene Flavian jinked past Arnăutu Jean.

Ene Flavian evaded the challenge of Dăscălescu Adrian and hit a speculative long-range shot.

But Ene Flavian put it high and wide ... It was an epic miss.

68'

Dobrin Luca attempted to play a long ball but Cizmaru Flavian intercepted but couldn't control.

69'

Ene Flavian played a pinpoint pass to Cizmaru Flavian, Cizmaru Flavian trapped the ball nicely before Arnăutu Jean could intercept.

Cizmaru Flavian delivered a float cross, Dăscălescu Adrian missed his interception.

Angelescu Niculae jumped with Măgureanu Liviu and won the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

It went in the back of the net ... Angelescu Niculae scored a superb effort !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Birlad county 0 - 1 Craiova city

72'

Urs Florentin sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Costinescu Gicu threw himself in front of the shot.

73'

Arnăutu Jean played a pinpoint pass to Dăscălescu Adrian, Dăscălescu Adrian took it in his stride before Cizmaru Flavian could reach it.

Dăscălescu Adrian directed the ball nicely to Arnăutu Jean, Arnăutu Jean picked up on the ball before Ene Flavian could intercept.

Arnăutu Jean tried to cross into the box but Cizmaru Flavian made it first to the ball and intercepted.

75'

Stoenescu David played the ball to Calotă Gabi's feet, Calotă Gabi took possession of the ball before Pojoni Petrisor could intercept.

From medium range, Calotă Gabi bent the ball towards goal. Oprita Vali approached too late to clear the danger.

Calotă Gabi put it horribly wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

76'

Calotă Gabi attempted to feed the high ball but Tiglariu Horia intercepted but couldn't control.

77'

Cizmaru Flavian tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Chihaia Valentin.

78'

The referee showed Covaliu Lucian a yellow card.

Urs Florentin tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Costinescu Gicu couldn't reach it.

But Urs Florentin sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Urs Florentin. He was lacking match sharpness.

79'

Ene Flavian knocked a lovely ball for Oprita Vali, Calotă Gabi couldn't cut out the pass.

Oprita Vali sprinted to escape from Stoenescu David.

Oprita Vali made an attempt to move the ball forward but Calotă Gabi cut it out.

81'

Urs Florentin played the ball to Arnăutu Jean's feet, Costinescu Gicu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Arnăutu Jean tried to supply a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Pop Radu.

86'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Cizmaru Flavian before Dăscălescu Adrian tried to get onto the pass.

88'

Oprita Vali span past Stoenescu David.

Oprita Vali played a lovely ball for Argesanu Florinel, Calotă Gabi couldn't reach it.

Argesanu Florinel hit the ball forward to Ene Flavian, Ene Flavian latched onto the ball before Covaliu Lucian could intercept.

Măgureanu Liviu executed a block tackle on Ene Flavian before Ene Flavian could take a shot.

90'

Dăscălescu Adrian fed the ball forward to Arnăutu Jean, Arnăutu Jean took possession of the ball before Cizmaru Flavian could cut it out.

Arnăutu Jean held up the ball, evading the challenge of Ene Flavian and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

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

91'

Ene Flavian tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Arnăutu Jean.

93'

Pop Radu tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dobrin Luca.

94'

Dăscălescu Adrian played a perfect pass for Urs Florentin, Urs Florentin trapped the ball nicely before Cizmaru Flavian could intercept.

Urs Florentin tried to dribble past Ene Flavian but Urs Florentin lost the ball to Ene Flavian.

End Match Birlad county 0 - 1 Craiova city