Welcome to the match between Birlad city and Sibiu albion

3'

Radu Grigorescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Pîrvu Axinte.

5'

Stelian Sala attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ghinea Horea.

7'

Spătaru Horaţiu tried to take the ball past Stelian Sala but Stelian Sala nicked the ball from the toes of Spătaru Horaţiu.

8'

Pîrvu Axinte swung the corner into the box.

Miculescu Răzvan won the ball in the air from Alexandru Petrescu, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Andrei Dalca saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

9'

Valentin Gabor lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

10'

Valentin Gabor played a high ball into the area looking for Marin Serban, Marin Serban brought the ball down well before Străjescu Alin could reach it.

Marin Serban lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a go on goal. Miculescu Răzvan failed to block the shot.

Rebengiuc Emilian could only parry it.

11'

Pass by Ghinea Horea to Spătaru Horaţiu, Spătaru Horaţiu trapped the ball nicely before Stelian Sala could intercept.

Spătaru Horaţiu shot from distance but Radu Grigorescu removed the danger.

13'

Comănescu Cosmin whipped in the freekick. It went just wide by Comănescu Cosmin.

15'

Spătaru Horaţiu tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Radu Grigorescu.

20'

Comănescu Cosmin tried to chip the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Vasilica Lupei.

21'

Comănescu Cosmin had shrugged off the challenge of Vasilica Lupei and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Andrei Dalca saved superbly and held the ball.

23'

Radu Grigorescu tried to play it past Spătaru Horaţiu but it failed.

24'

Comănescu Cosmin tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ilie Bălan read the game well to intercept the ball.

25'

Ovidiu Bălan's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

26'

Radu Grigorescu got past Spătaru Horaţiu with ease.

Radu Grigorescu knocked a lovely ball for Luca Petran, Luca Petran picked up on the ball before Ghinea Horea could cut it out.

Luca Petran found a gap and had a crack at goal. Miculescu Răzvan approached too late to clear the danger.

Luca Petran was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

28'

Comănescu Cosmin looked to play the ball long to Trandafir Horia, Trandafir Horia took it in his stride before Vasilica Lupei could reach it.

Trandafir Horia fed the ball forward to Lucescu Mihai, Lucescu Mihai took possession of the ball before Ovidiu Bălan could reach it.

Comănescu Cosmin picked up Lucescu Mihai's excellent ball, Alexandru Petrescu couldn't cut it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Comănescu Cosmin but the shot was charged down by Ovidiu Bălan.

29'

Stelian Sala block tackled Spătaru Horaţiu before Spătaru Horaţiu could take a shot from long range.

30'

Miculescu Răzvan ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Trandafir Horia challenged Alexandru Petrescu for a heading, then had a header for a goal.

The ball hit the net after Andrei Dalca failed to save ... Trandafir Horia scored a great goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Birlad city 0 - 1 Sibiu albion

31'

Ciopraga Valeriu tried to take the ball past Ilie Bălan but Ilie Bălan didn't allow.

32'

Ovidiu Bălan fed the ball forward to Stelian Sala, Lucescu Mihai failed to intercept the pass.

Stelian Sala took the ball confidently past Pîrvu Axinte.

Stelian Sala stepped away from Străjescu Alin and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He held his head in his hands.

36'

Spătaru Horaţiu made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Stelian Sala.

37'

Ilie Bălan hit the ball forward to Vasilica Lupei, Vasilica Lupei picked up on the ball before Ciopraga Valeriu could cut it out.

Vasilica Lupei dribbled past Comănescu Cosmin.

Vasilica Lupei tried to square the ball from the wing but Ciopraga Valeriu got to the ball first.

39'

The referee showed Ovidiu Bălan a yellow card.

40'

Radu Grigorescu directed the ball to Ilie Bălan, Ilie Bălan latched onto the ball before Ghinea Horea could intercept.

Pass by Ilie Bălan to Marin Serban, Spătaru Horaţiu failed to intercept the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Marin Serban but Miculescu Răzvan scrambled the ball away.

41'

Pîrvu Axinte made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Valentin Gabor.

42'

Valentin Gabor tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lucescu Mihai.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Birlad city were unfortunate to go in behind.Birlad city maintained 47% of possession and 53% for Sibiu albion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Radu Grigorescu before Spătaru Horaţiu tried to get onto the pass.

47'

Vasilica Lupei tried to sprint past Ciopraga Valeriu but Vasilica Lupei lost the ball to Ciopraga Valeriu's block tackle.

49'

Valentin Gabor tried to get past Străjescu Alin but Străjescu Alin dispossessed Valentin Gabor.

50'

Ghinea Horea skipped easily past the challenge of Stelian Sala.

Ghinea Horea passed the ball perfectly to Lucescu Mihai, Radu Grigorescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lucescu Mihai found himself in some space and had a crack at goal. Alexandru Petrescu couldn't reach it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Lucescu Mihai ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

51'

Pîrvu Axinte was pressed by Alexandru Petrescu but he evaded the challenge and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Andrei Dalca couldn't save it ... Vintage strike from Pîrvu Axinte !!! GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Birlad city 0 - 2 Sibiu albion

53'

Valentin Gabor fed the high ball through to Luca Petran, Pîrvu Axinte stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Luca Petran directed the ball nicely to Radu Grigorescu, Radu Grigorescu picked up on the ball before Trăistaru Irinel could cut it out.

Radu Grigorescu looked destined to score but Miculescu Răzvan gave him no space to manoeuvre.

54'

Spătaru Horaţiu attempted to feed the high ball but The ball struck Stelian Sala.

55'

Ilie Bălan had the strength to hold off Comănescu Cosmin.

Ilie Bălan hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Ciopraga Valeriu failed to charge down the shot.

Rebengiuc Emilian saved and deflected the ball clear.

57'

Corner taken by Radu Grigorescu and cut out by the opposition.

61'

Comănescu Cosmin tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Radu Grigorescu intercepted the pass.

62'

Vasilica Lupei played the ball to Marin Serban's feet, Comănescu Cosmin couldn't reach it.

Marin Serban went by the challenge of Ciopraga Valeriu.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Comănescu Cosmin before Marin Serban attempted to pass the ball.

63'

Spătaru Horaţiu flicked the ball over Stelian Sala's head !.

Spătaru Horaţiu made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Radu Grigorescu.

64'

Comănescu Cosmin played a great ball for Miculescu Răzvan, Miculescu Răzvan picked up on the ball before Vasilica Lupei could reach it.

Miculescu Răzvan faked a shot before cutting Ilie Bălan in a different direction.

Miculescu Răzvan was in a dangerous position !.

Miculescu Răzvan was clean through with just Andrei Dalca to beat and drove the ball in low but the shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

65'

Străjescu Alin elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Miculescu Răzvan got ahead of Ovidiu Bălan to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Andrei Dalca need faster reflex to save it ... A great goal from a fine move by Miculescu Răzvan !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Birlad city 0 - 3 Sibiu albion

66'

Swerving shot by Radu Grigorescu from long range. Ciopraga Valeriu failed to block the shot.

Rebengiuc Emilian used his fists to clear the ball.

68'

Trăistaru Irinel made a long pass to Lucescu Mihai, Lucescu Mihai trapped the ball nicely before Stelian Sala could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Ovidiu Bălan before Lucescu Mihai could take a shot.

69'

Radu Grigorescu spotted Luca Petran in the area and chipped the ball in, Luca Petran brought the ball under control superbly before Spătaru Horaţiu could reach it.

Luca Petran played a lovely ball for Marin Serban, Trăistaru Irinel couldn't cut it.

Marin Serban made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Miculescu Răzvan wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Rebengiuc Emilian did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

70'

Radu Grigorescu dribbled past Ghinea Horea.

Radu Grigorescu played a lovely ball for Luca Petran, Spătaru Horaţiu couldn't reach it.

Luca Petran made space for himself and aimed for the top corner. Miculescu Răzvan approached too late to clear the danger.

However, Luca Petran put it well over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

71'

Spătaru Horaţiu knocked a lovely ball for Ghinea Horea, the ball was picked up by Ghinea Horea before Stelian Sala could cut it out.

Ghinea Horea smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Radu Grigorescu.

73'

Valentin Gabor was outpaced by Străjescu Alin.

Străjescu Alin tried to cross the ball low but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Radu Grigorescu.

74'

Pîrvu Axinte played a pinpoint pass to Străjescu Alin, Străjescu Alin latched onto the ball before Radu Grigorescu could cut it out.

Străjescu Alin got past Valentin Gabor with ease.

Străjescu Alin found himself with plenty of time and shot on the ball. Ovidiu Bălan approached too late to tackle him.

Străjescu Alin got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

77'

Valentin Gabor tried to knock a long ball forward but Străjescu Alin cut it out easily.

80'

Ilie Bălan got past Ciopraga Valeriu with ease.

Ilie Bălan hit it high over the halfway line,Comănescu Cosmin stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Trăistaru Irinel won the ball in the air from Marin Serban, then headed clear the danger.

84'

Radu Grigorescu delivered the ball to Stelian Sala, the ball was picked up by Stelian Sala before Ghinea Horea could cut it out.

Stelian Sala tried to play a long ball but Spătaru Horaţiu intercepted the pass.

87'

Spătaru Horaţiu got past Radu Grigorescu with ease.

Spătaru Horaţiu tried to get onto the pass but Stelian Sala blocked it.

88'

Luca Petran passed the ball through Ghinea Horea'legs to Radu Grigorescu !!!

Radu Grigorescu showed Spătaru Horaţiu a clean set of heels.

Radu Grigorescu knocked a lovely ball for Ilie Bălan, Ilie Bălan latched onto the ball before Ghinea Horea could cut it out.

Ilie Bălan had a crack at goal but the shot clattered off Miculescu Răzvan.

91'

Radu Grigorescu tried to get past Ghinea Horea but Ghinea Horea robbed Radu Grigorescu.

92'

Ghinea Horea played a great ball for Străjescu Alin, Străjescu Alin picked up on the ball before Ilie Bălan could reach it.

Străjescu Alin skipped easily past Radu Grigorescu.

Străjescu Alin put a low cross, Valentin Gabor couldn't cut out the pass.

Trandafir Horia moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Alexandru Petrescu approached too late to tackle him.

Andrei Dalca was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

93'

Poor corner kick delivered by Alexandru Petrescu that went straight to the opposition.

94'

Comănescu Cosmin was outpaced by Vasilica Lupei.

Vasilica Lupei found an opportunity to score from medium range but Ciopraga Valeriu gave him no space to manoeuvre.

End Match Birlad city 0 - 3 Sibiu albion