Welcome to the match between Tirgu Mures united and Sibiu forest

1'

Nicolae Ionesco played a lovely ball for Teodor Ardelean, Teodor Ardelean trapped the ball nicely before Petrica Albu could cut it out.

Teodor Ardelean tried to take the ball past Ghenadie Bălan but failed.

3'

Pass by Daniel Bălan to Vali Petran, the ball was picked up by Vali Petran before Nicolae Ionesco could cut it out.

Vali Petran tried to use his skill to go past Teodor Ardelean but Teodor Ardelean blocked Vali Petran in a good, clean tackle.

4'

Ghenadie Bălan went in with a successful block tackle on Denis Cojocaru before Denis Cojocaru tried to pass the ball.

5'

Artur Funar got past Denis Cojocaru.

Artur Funar delivered the ball to Gabriel Albu, Theodor Funar failed to reach the ball.

Gabriel Albu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ghenadie Dumitrescu.

6'

Adrian Serban tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Ovidiu Iliescu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Martin Nicolescu was badly positioned ... Vintage strike from Adrian Serban !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Adrian Serban's name !

Tirgu Mures united 0 - 1 Sibiu forest

8'

Bogdan Popescu jinked past Ionuț Constantinescu.

Bogdan Popescu tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Paul Vãduva did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

9'

Bogdan Popescu passed the ball perfectly to Ovidiu Iliescu, Paul Vãduva tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ovidiu Iliescu was pressed by Adrian Serban but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Ovidiu Iliescu put it high and wide ... It was a shocking miss.

10'

Artur Funar tried to play it past Nicolae Ionesco but Nicolae Ionesco cleanly tackled the ball.

11'

Teodor Ardelean tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Petrica Albu got in the way of the ball.

12'

Ghenadie Bălan tried to dribble past Nicolae Ionesco but Nicolae Ionesco took the ball away from Ghenadie Bălan.

14'

Adrian Serban played a wonderful ball for Paul Vãduva, Paul Vãduva took it in his stride before Stefan Ionescu could cut it out.

Paul Vãduva struck a medium range piledriver but Ovidiu Iliescu cleared the ball from danger.

15'

Artur Funar passed along the floor for Horațiu Antonescu to pick it up, Horațiu Antonescu picked up on the ball before Denis Cojocaru could intercept.

Horațiu Antonescu tried to get past Theodor Funar but Theodor Funar nicked the ball from the toes of Horațiu Antonescu.

16'

Andrei Ionesco fired in the freekick. But it hit the wall.

18'

Horațiu Antonescu surged past Teodor Ardelean!.

Horațiu Antonescu jinked past Denis Cojocaru.

Horațiu Antonescu tried to get onto the pass but Theodor Funar did well to spot and intercept the pass.

20'

Horațiu Antonescu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Denis Cojocaru made it first to the ball and intercepted.

21'

Horațiu Antonescu tried to jink past Theodor Funar but Theodor Funar won the ball from Horațiu Antonescu.

25'

Stefan Ionescu showed Paul Vãduva a clean set of heels.

Stefan Ionescu tried to get the cross in but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Adrian Serban.

26'

Theodor Funar spotted Teodor Ardelean in the area and lobbed the ball in, Teodor Ardelean brought the ball down well before Horațiu Antonescu could intercept.

Teodor Ardelean lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a go on goal. Daniel Bălan approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

27'

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

29'

Ghenadie Bălan had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but the shot cannoned off Nicolae Ionesco.

30'

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

32'

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

33'

Ghenadie Bălan showed Teodor Ardelean a clean set of heels.

The ball was curled in from Ghenadie Bălan, Nicolae Ionesco stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Petrica Albu performed a glancing header for the goal but Andrei Ionesco used his head to clear the ball.

34'

Bogdan Popescu played a long ball to Gabriel Albu, Teodor Ardelean failed to reach the ball.

Gabriel Albu blasted the ball towards the top corner but the shot cannoned off Ghenadie Dumitrescu.

39'

Artur Funar was shown a yellow card.

Ghenadie Dumitrescu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Denis Cojocaru got to the ball ahead of Daniel Bălan, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Good save by Martin Nicolescu who held the ball well.

41'

Petrica Albu span past Nicolae Ionesco.

Pass by Petrica Albu to Ghenadie Bălan, Ghenadie Bălan took it in his stride before Teodor Ardelean could cut it out.

Ghenadie Bălan tried to cross into the box but Nicolae Ionesco got to the ball first.

42'

Ghenadie Bălan curled the ball in at goal from long range. Teodor Ardelean wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

44'

Paul Vãduva knocked a long ball to Constantin Nicolescu, Constantin Nicolescu trapped the ball nicely before Bogdan Popescu could cut it out.

Constantin Nicolescu made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Daniel Bălan failed to charge down the shot.

But Constantin Nicolescu couldn't get it on target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Tirgu Mures united were unfortunate to go in behind.Tirgu Mures united had 57% possession in the match, while Sibiu forest had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ovidiu Iliescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Bogdan Popescu, Ovidiu Iliescu took possession of the ball before Paul Vãduva could reach it.

Ovidiu Iliescu tried to swing in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Adrian Serban.

49'

Adrian Serban took the ball confidently past Artur Funar.

Adrian Serban hit a long pass upfield,Horațiu Antonescu failed to intercept the pass.

Daniel Bălan got above Ionuț Constantinescu to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

50'

Ghenadie Bălan executed a block tackle on Paul Vãduva before Paul Vãduva attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

51'

Swerving shot by Bogdan Popescu from long range but the shot was blocked by Denis Cojocaru.

52'

Artur Funar tried to dribble past Denis Cojocaru but failed.

53'

Paul Vãduva tried a long range effort but Ovidiu Iliescu cleared the ball.

54'

Teodor Ardelean picked up Adrian Serban's long ball, Ovidiu Iliescu couldn't reach it.

Teodor Ardelean got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Daniel Bălan approached too late to tackle him.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Teodor Ardelean ... It was a wasted opportunity.

56'

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

58'

Horațiu Antonescu hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Denis Cojocaru couldn't reach it.

But Horațiu Antonescu sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

60'

Ghenadie Bălan attempted to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Nicolae Ionesco.

61'

Adrian Serban passed along the floor for Paul Vãduva to pick it up, Paul Vãduva took it in his stride before Ovidiu Iliescu could reach it.

Paul Vãduva put a low cross in to the near post, Bogdan Popescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Constantin Nicolescu quickly fired it in low and hard before Daniel Bălan could clear it away.

Good save by Martin Nicolescu who held the ball well.

63'

Theodor Funar ran up to take the corner.

Ghenadie Dumitrescu challenged Stefan Ionescu for a heading, then headed at goal.

Martin Nicolescu made a stunning save !.

64'

Ovidiu Iliescu went by the challenge of Nicolae Ionesco.

Ovidiu Iliescu tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Teodor Ardelean made it first to the ball and intercepted.

67'

Ovidiu Iliescu took the ball past Paul Vãduva.

Ovidiu Iliescu failed in his attempt to dart past Adrian Serban.

68'

Teodor Ardelean had the strength to hold off Petrica Albu.

Teodor Ardelean tried to cross the ball low but Ghenadie Bălan made a great interception.

69'

Theodor Funar attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Horațiu Antonescu.

70'

Ghenadie Bălan took the ball confidently past Nicolae Ionesco.

Ghenadie Bălan lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Gabriel Albu, Gabriel Albu brought the ball down well before Teodor Ardelean could intercept.

Gabriel Albu struck it!. Andrei Ionesco approached too late to clear the danger.

Nelu Dumitru did well to save and hold onto the ball.

71'

Artur Funar attempted to lob the ball forward but Theodor Funar came close and blocked it.

72'

Artur Funar took the ball confidently past Paul Vãduva.

Artur Funar hit the ball forward to Vali Petran, Denis Cojocaru couldn't cut out the pass.

Vali Petran fired off a shot but the shot was charged down by Andrei Ionesco.

73'

Petrica Albu tried to skip past Nicolae Ionesco but Nicolae Ionesco dispossessed Petrica Albu.

77'

Adrian Serban jinked confidently past Bogdan Popescu.

Adrian Serban tried to skip past Ovidiu Iliescu but Ovidiu Iliescu didn't allow.

79'

Petrica Albu played a wonderful ball for Ghenadie Bălan, Teodor Ardelean couldn't cut it.

Ghenadie Bălan made good use of the scissors dribble. As Nicolae Ionesco lost his balance, Ghenadie Bălan dribbled past Nicolae Ionesco.

Ghenadie Bălan tried to centre the ball but Teodor Ardelean cut it out easily.

81'

Pass by Bogdan Popescu to Vali Petran, the ball was picked up by Vali Petran before Paul Vãduva could cut it out.

Vali Petran crossed into the box from the wing, Adrian Serban failed to intercept the pass.

Gabriel Albu had the beating in the air of Andrei Ionesco, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Gabriel Albu put it just over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

82'

Bogdan Popescu went by the challenge of Paul Vãduva.

Bogdan Popescu knocked a lovely ball for Ovidiu Iliescu, Ovidiu Iliescu took it in his stride before Adrian Serban could cut it out.

Ovidiu Iliescu tried to skip past Paul Vãduva but Paul Vãduva block tackled Ovidiu Iliescu.

85'

Artur Funar played it confidently past Theodor Funar.

Artur Funar hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Denis Cojocaru approached too late to block it.

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

87'

Petrica Albu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

95'

Petrica Albu delivered the ball to Ghenadie Bălan, Ghenadie Bălan latched onto the ball before Nicolae Ionesco could reach it.

Ghenadie Bălan faked a shot before cutting Teodor Ardelean in a different direction.

Ghenadie Bălan dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Ghenadie Bălan was one on one with Nelu Dumitru and struck it low. Ghenadie Bălan scored the goal that his performance deserved !!!

Tirgu Mures united 1 - 1 Sibiu forest

End Match Tirgu Mures united 1 - 1 Sibiu forest