Welcome to the match between Arad county and Timisoara city

3'

Dan Vasile attempted to lob the ball forward but Corneliu Serban came close and blocked it.

4'

Marcel Petran tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Adrian Funar coolly intercepted the pass.

5'

Cezar Albu hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot was blocked by Ion Grigorescu.

6'

Dan Vasile played a great ball for Alin Ardelean, Haralamb Negrescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alin Ardelean attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Corneliu Serban scrambled the ball away.

7'

Adrian Funar played the ball to Cezar Albu's feet, Cezar Albu trapped the ball nicely before Ion Grigorescu could reach it.

Cezar Albu tried to get onto the pass but Marcel Petran got to the ball first.

8'

Alin Ardelean surged past Marcel Petran!.

Alin Ardelean attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Ion Grigorescu failed to block the shot.

But Alin Ardelean struck the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

9'

Marcel Petran tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Horia Iliescu approached too late to block it.

Marcel Petran's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

11'

Emanuel Iliescu dribbled past Cezar Albu.

Horațiu Ionescu picked up Emanuel Iliescu's superb pass, Adrian Funar missed his interception.

Good play by Horațiu Ionescu in making himself some space and took a shot. Haralamb Dumitru approached too late to clear the danger.

Lucian Vasilescu was caught in no man's land ... Horațiu Ionescu capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Arad county 1 - 0 Timisoara city

13'

Adrian Funar played a wonderful ball for Cezar Albu, Ion Grigorescu failed to reach the ball.

Cezar Albu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Marcel Petran coolly intercepted the pass.

14'

Dan Vasile could not stop a confident Haralamb Negrescu going past him.

Haralamb Negrescu darted past Alin Ardelean.

Haralamb Negrescu escaped from the challenge of Haralamb Dumitru and fired in a shot at goal.

Lucian Vasilescu shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Haralamb Negrescu scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans chanted Haralamb Negrescu's name !

Arad county 2 - 0 Timisoara city

15'

Horia Iliescu had the strength to hold off Ionel Sala.

Horia Iliescu got the float cross in from the wing, Răzvan Lungu couldn't cut it.

Denis Albu got to the ball before Emanuel Iliescu, then made an attacking header.

Alexandru Vãduva saved well and held the ball.

17'

Gavril Funar tried to sprint past Ionel Sala but Ionel Sala robbed Gavril Funar.

18'

Gavril Funar hit the ball forward to Horia Iliescu, Horia Iliescu took it in his stride before Răzvan Lungu could reach it.

Horia Iliescu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ionel Sala.

19'

Haralamb Negrescu played a lovely ball for Corneliu Serban, Corneliu Serban trapped the ball nicely before Adrian Funar could intercept.

Corneliu Serban made a long pass to Răzvan Lungu, Răzvan Lungu trapped the ball nicely before Alin Ardelean could cut it out.

Good play by Răzvan Lungu in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Haralamb Dumitru wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Lucian Vasilescu got back in time to make the save.

20'

Haralamb Negrescu dribbled past Alin Ardelean.

Haralamb Negrescu tried to supply a low cross but The ball ricocheted off Dan Vasile.

22'

Cezar Albu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ion Grigorescu.

23'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Dan Vasile.

The freekick was quickly taken by Horia Iliescu. Horia Iliescu was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

24'

Marcel Petran hit it long to Horațiu Ionescu, Horațiu Ionescu took possession of the ball before Adrian Funar could reach it.

Horațiu Ionescu attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Virgiliu Albu cleared the ball.

26'

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

27'

Marcel Petran directed the ball to Ion Grigorescu, Ion Grigorescu picked up on the ball before Cezar Albu could intercept.

Ion Grigorescu tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Adrian Funar.

28'

Emanuel Iliescu tried to play it past Alin Ardelean but Alin Ardelean blocked Emanuel Iliescu.

29'

Poor corner kick by Gavril Funar. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

30'

Marcel Petran blocked Adrian Funar before Adrian Funar tried to get onto the pass.

31'

Marcel Petran directed the ball to Ion Grigorescu, Ion Grigorescu took it in his stride before Haralamb Dumitru could intercept.

Iancu Vasilescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ion Grigorescu, the ball was picked up by Iancu Vasilescu before Cezar Albu could reach it.

Iancu Vasilescu played a pinpoint pass to Haralamb Negrescu, Haralamb Negrescu trapped the ball nicely before Haralamb Dumitru could intercept.

Haralamb Negrescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a shot at goal. Virgiliu Albu couldn't reach it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Haralamb Negrescu. He was lacking match sharpness.

32'

Corneliu Serban went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

34'

Denis Albu tried to move the ball forward but Ion Grigorescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

35'

Emanuel Iliescu stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Haralamb Dumitru rose bravely above Marcel Petran to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

36'

Dan Vasile played a high ball into the area looking for Haralamb Dumitru, Haralamb Dumitru controlled the ball when bringing it down before Corneliu Serban could intercept.

Haralamb Dumitru made a pass to Adrian Funar, Emanuel Iliescu failed to reach the ball.

Adrian Funar found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Maria Vasilescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Adrian Funar sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a poor miss from Adrian Funar. He looked like he was short of match practice.

38'

Virgiliu Albu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ionel Sala.

39'

Adrian Funar tried to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off Marcel Petran.

40'

Dan Vasile tried to twist past Corneliu Serban but Corneliu Serban block tackled Dan Vasile.

41'

Adrian Funar hit it high over the halfway line,Ion Grigorescu failed to intercept the pass.

Maria Vasilescu got to the ball before Gavril Funar, then headed the ball clear.

42'

Gavril Funar bent it from long range but the shot was charged down by Ionel Sala.

44'

Horațiu Ionescu dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Horațiu Ionescu put it narrowly over.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Timisoara city were unfortunate to go in behind.Arad county had 44% possession in the match, while Timisoara city had 56%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Haralamb Dumitru tried to chip the ball forward but Emanuel Iliescu had no problem in intercepting the ball.

51'

The referee showed Emanuel Iliescu a yellow card.

Haralamb Negrescu played a lovely ball for Corneliu Serban, Corneliu Serban picked up on the ball before Alin Ardelean could reach it.

Corneliu Serban crossed the ball low and hard, Dan Vasile missed his interception.

Iancu Vasilescu moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal but Haralamb Dumitru removed the danger.

52'

Haralamb Negrescu tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Alin Ardelean.

55'

Marcel Petran sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Cezar Albu managed to block the shot.

56'

Răzvan Lungu played a perfect pass for Marcel Petran, Marcel Petran took possession of the ball before Horia Iliescu could reach it.

Marcel Petran faked a shot before cutting Gavril Funar in a different direction.

Marcel Petran tried to use his skill to go past Horia Iliescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Horia Iliescu.

58'

Block tackle from Denis Albu, easily dispossessing Haralamb Negrescu before Haralamb Negrescu tried to get onto the pass.

59'

Dan Vasile tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Maria Vasilescu.

60'

Horațiu Ionescu struck a long range piledriver!. Alin Ardelean couldn't reach it.

Horațiu Ionescu left Lucian Vasilescu with a simple save.

62'

Dan Vasile hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Corneliu Serban wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Alexandru Vãduva blocked the shot.

65'

Răzvan Lungu dribbled past Gavril Funar.

Răzvan Lungu tried to curl one in from medium range. Horia Iliescu approached too late to block it.

Răzvan Lungu's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

66'

Denis Albu showed Ion Grigorescu a clean set of heels.

Denis Albu played a great ball for Ioan Gabor, Ioan Gabor latched onto the ball before Marcel Petran could intercept.

Ioan Gabor found himself in some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Emanuel Iliescu failed to charge down the shot.

Brilliantly saved by Alexandru Vãduva!.

67'

Marcel Petran tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Cezar Albu made a great interception.

68'

Cezar Albu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Adrian Funar, Cezar Albu latched onto the ball before Ion Grigorescu could cut it out.

Cezar Albu made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Marcel Petran.

69'

Ion Grigorescu swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

70'

Adrian Funar tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ion Grigorescu.

72'

Marcel Petran took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

73'

Adrian Funar tried to dribble past Marcel Petran but Marcel Petran blocked Adrian Funar in a good, clean tackle.

75'

Denis Albu attempted to play a long ball but The ball struck Ion Grigorescu.

76'

Ionel Sala tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Horia Iliescu.

79'

Cezar Albu tried to play a long ball but Ion Grigorescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

80'

Haralamb Negrescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Alin Ardelean.

81'

Ion Grigorescu moved the ball forward for Marcel Petran, Adrian Funar couldn't cut it.

Marcel Petran played a wonderful ball for Maria Vasilescu, Maria Vasilescu picked up on the ball before Cezar Albu could cut it out.

Maria Vasilescu struck it at goal! but Haralamb Dumitru cleared the ball.

83'

Alin Ardelean tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Corneliu Serban intercepted but couldn't control.

84'

Răzvan Lungu faked a pass then cut Horia Iliescu in a different direction.

Long pass by Răzvan Lungu to Emanuel Iliescu, Gavril Funar couldn't cut it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Haralamb Dumitru before Emanuel Iliescu could pass the ball.

86'

Gavril Funar played a lovely ball for Horia Iliescu, Ionel Sala couldn't cut it.

Horia Iliescu sprinted past Răzvan Lungu.

Block tackle from Ionel Sala, easily dispossessing Horia Iliescu before Horia Iliescu attempted to pass the ball.

87'

Gavril Funar tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Răzvan Lungu.

88'

Horia Iliescu attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ionel Sala.

89'

Dan Vasile hit the freekick into the back of the net. Alexandru Vãduva wan't fast enough to make the save. ...

Arad county 2 - 1 Timisoara city

91'

Horia Iliescu hit the ball forward to Gavril Funar, Gavril Funar latched onto the ball before Ionel Sala could reach it.

Gavril Funar passed the ball to Horia Iliescu, Horia Iliescu trapped the ball nicely before Răzvan Lungu could reach it.

Horia Iliescu sent the ball over from the wing, Ionel Sala tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ioan Gabor out-jumped Maria Vasilescu, then headed at goal.

But Ioan Gabor didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

93'

Horia Iliescu tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Haralamb Negrescu.

End Match Arad county 2 - 1 Timisoara city