Welcome to the match between rapid bucuresti and Steiu athletic

1'

Ivan Shevchenko 's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

2'

Zander Hart tried to jink past Cristi Alexandrescu but Cristi Alexandrescu block tackled Zander Hart .

3'

Yellow card shown to Kalule Bahamdan.

Popescu Sandu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Augustin Serban.

5'

Cristi Alexandrescu received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Răzvan Albescu, the ball was picked up by Cristi Alexandrescu before Nitulescu Lucretiu could reach it.

The flag was up on the far side as Cristi Alexandrescu strayed offside.

6'

Ivan Shevchenko floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Salajan Irinel got above Liviu Vladimirescu to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Emilian Serban tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Salajan Irinel finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

rapid bucuresti 1 - 0 Steiu athletic

8'

Popescu Sandu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Augustin Serban.

9'

Corner taken by Ivan Shevchenko and cut out by the opposition.

11'

Zander Hart used his skill to go past Cristi Alexandrescu.

Zander Hart laid it forward to Popescu Sandu, Florin Constantinescu failed to intercept the pass.

Popescu Sandu tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Liviu Vladimirescu.

12'

Kalule Bahamdan turned on the ball to leave Virgil Vladimirescu standing.

Kalule Bahamdan tried to get the cross in but Răzvan Albescu intercepted but couldn't control.

14'

Cristi Alexandrescu was outmuscled by Zander Hart .

Zander Hart blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Florin Constantinescu approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor miss from Zander Hart . He looked like he was short of match practice.

15'

Răzvan Albescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nitulescu Lucretiu got to the ball first.

16'

Nitulescu Lucretiu easily got past the challenge of Virgil Vladimirescu.

Nitulescu Lucretiu tried to score from medium range but he lost the ball to Răzvan Albescu.

18'

Cristi Alexandrescu tried to get past Ratiu Ilie but his possession is lost through a tackle by Ratiu Ilie.

19'

Salajan Irinel passed the ball perfectly to Kalule Bahamdan, Cristi Alexandrescu couldn't cut it.

Kalule Bahamdan skipped past Virgil Vladimirescu.

Kalule Bahamdan bent it from medium range. Răzvan Albescu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Kalule Bahamdan sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was an unbelievable miss.

20'

Popescu Sandu dribbled confidently past Augustin Serban.

Popescu Sandu dribbled past Cristi Petrescu.

Popescu Sandu turned with the ball past Augustin Serban.

Popescu Sandu chipped the ball goalwards but Anton Dumitru cleared the ball.

21'

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

22'

Swerving shot by Kalule Bahamdan from long range but Răzvan Albescu got himself between the ball and goal.

23'

Kalule Bahamdan escaped from the challenge of Răzvan Albescu and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Kalule Bahamdan struck it just over the bar ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

25'

Popescu Sandu tried to twist past Cristi Petrescu but failed.

26'

Ratiu Ilie faked a pass then cut Augustin Serban in a different direction.

Ratiu Ilie was pressed by Cristi Petrescu but he evaded the challenge and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Good save by Emilian Serban who held the ball well.

28'

Kalule Bahamdan unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Virgil Vladimirescu failed to block the shot.

Emilian Serban watched it sail harmlessly over ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

30'

rapid bucuresti changed their tactics.

Nitulescu Lucretiu made his way to the bench and was replaced by Niko Filipovic.

Răzvan Albescu played a lovely ball for Virgil Vladimirescu, Niko Filipovic couldn't reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Virgil Vladimirescu, Kalule Bahamdan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andris Liede out-jumped Vlad Popescu, then headed the ball to safety.

32'

Niko Filipovic lifted the ball towards Salajan Irinel in the area, Salajan Irinel took an excellent first touch before Virgil Vladimirescu could reach it.

Salajan Irinel was able to make space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Liviu Vladimirescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Emilian Serban was too slow in reaction ... Salajan Irinel scored a great goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

rapid bucuresti 2 - 0 Steiu athletic

33'

Kalule Bahamdan tried to get past Florin Constantinescu but Kalule Bahamdan lost the ball to Florin Constantinescu's block tackle.

34'

Kalule Bahamdan skipped past the challenge of Răzvan Albescu.

Kalule Bahamdan struck a medium range piledriver. Virgil Vladimirescu couldn't reach it.

Emilian Serban tipped the ball over the bar.

35'

The referee showed Ivan Shevchenko a yellow card.

36'

The freekick was taken by Ivan Shevchenko . Ivan Shevchenko put it horribly wide.

38'

Ivan Shevchenko sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

39'

Răzvan Albescu looked to play the ball high to Vlad Popescu, Vlad Popescu brought the ball under control superbly before Niko Filipovic could reach it.

Vlad Popescu moved a fraction early and was called offside.

40'

Niko Filipovic sprinted to escape from Virgil Vladimirescu.

Niko Filipovic tried to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Răzvan Albescu.

41'

Kalule Bahamdan tried to sprint past Virgil Vladimirescu but Kalule Bahamdan lost the ball to Virgil Vladimirescu.

44'

Kalule Bahamdan tried to lift the ball forward but Virgil Vladimirescu had no problem in intercepting the ball.

45'

Félix Costa struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Augustin Serban failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide from Félix Costa ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Steiu athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.rapid bucuresti maintained 65% of possession and 35% for Steiu athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ivan Shevchenko brought the play over the halfway line,Virgil Vladimirescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Salajan Irinel rose bravely above Anton Dumitru to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Salajan Irinel put it horribly wide ... It was an epic miss.

47'

Popescu Sandu had the strength to hold off Augustin Serban.

Popescu Sandu got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Cristi Petrescu failed to block the shot.

It went just wide by Popescu Sandu ... He buried his face in his hands.

48'

Kalule Bahamdan shielded the ball from Virgil Vladimirescu and put some curve on the shot from long range.

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

51'

Yellow card shown to Vlad Popescu.

52'

Félix Costa attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Cristi Petrescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

53'

Ivan Shevchenko span past Augustin Serban.

Ivan Shevchenko tried to skip past Cristi Petrescu but Ivan Shevchenko lost out to Cristi Petrescu.

54'

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

56'

A high ball was delivered by Kalule Bahamdan,Virgil Vladimirescu couldn't reach it.

Salajan Irinel rose bravely above Liviu Vladimirescu to win the ball, then headed at goal.

But Salajan Irinel put it wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

57'

Félix Costa played it past Augustin Serban.

Félix Costa swung in a float cross, Cristi Petrescu failed to reach the ball.

Salajan Irinel won the aerial challenge against Anton Dumitru, then headed at goal.

But Salajan Irinel's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

59'

Félix Costa shot from 30 yards but Augustin Serban threw himself in front of the shot.

60'

Ivan Shevchenko lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Andris Liede unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Anton Dumitru made the clearance.

61'

Ivan Shevchenko swiftly put in the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

64'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Virgil Vladimirescu.

Răzvan Albescu was outmuscled by Kalule Bahamdan.

Kalule Bahamdan tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Anton Dumitru.

65'

Niko Filipovic directed the ball nicely to Ivan Shevchenko , Ivan Shevchenko latched onto the ball before Virgil Vladimirescu could intercept.

The ball was curled in from Ivan Shevchenko , Răzvan Albescu couldn't cut it.

66'

Félix Costa passed the ball to Popescu Sandu, Cristi Petrescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Popescu Sandu tried to dart past Augustin Serban but Augustin Serban robbed Popescu Sandu.

67'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Virgil Vladimirescu.

Kalule Bahamdan took the ball past Răzvan Albescu.

Kalule Bahamdan aimed for the top corner. Liviu Vladimirescu failed to charge down the shot.

Emilian Serban could only parry it.

69'

Ivan Shevchenko tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Vlad Popescu.

72'

Kalule Bahamdan faked a shot before cutting Răzvan Albescu in a different direction.

Kalule Bahamdan hit the ball from medium range. Virgil Vladimirescu failed to charge down the shot.

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

73'

The referee showed Popescu Sandu a yellow card.

Niko Filipovic blocked Răzvan Albescu before Răzvan Albescu tried to get onto the pass.

74'

Florin Constantinescu tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ratiu Ilie.

76'

Ivan Shevchenko stepped up and struck the freekick. But Ivan Shevchenko sent the ball high into the stands.

78'

Ratiu Ilie surged past Cristi Petrescu!.

Ratiu Ilie tried to dribble past Augustin Serban but it failed.

79'

Popescu Sandu took the ball past Augustin Serban.

Popescu Sandu tried to dribble past Cristi Petrescu but it failed.

80'

Ivan Shevchenko scored with one of his thundering trademark freekicks. Emilian Serban failed to save the ball. ... GOAL!!!

rapid bucuresti 3 - 0 Steiu athletic

81'

Popescu Sandu attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Răzvan Albescu.

82'

Florin Constantinescu tried to play it past Ratiu Ilie but Florin Constantinescu lost the ball to Ratiu Ilie's block tackle.

83'

Cristi Alexandrescu tried to dribble past Ratiu Ilie but failed.

84'

Romanescu Liviu got past Cristi Alexandrescu.

Romanescu Liviu tried to sprint past Florin Constantinescu but Florin Constantinescu nicked the ball from the toes of Romanescu Liviu.

85'

Popescu Sandu escaped from the challenge of Augustin Serban and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Popescu Sandu scooped it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Popescu Sandu. He was lacking match sharpness.

86'

Popescu Sandu tried to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Augustin Serban.

87'

Ivan Shevchenko tried for goal from the freekick. Denied by Emilian Serban.

88'

The freekick was quickly taken by Ivan Shevchenko . Ivan Shevchenko put it horribly wide.

90'

Kalule Bahamdan dribbled past Virgil Vladimirescu.

Kalule Bahamdan delivered the ball in from wide, Răzvan Albescu couldn't reach it.

Salajan Irinel got up above Liviu Vladimirescu, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But it was well wide from Salajan Irinel ... It was a poor effort from Salajan Irinel. He was lacking match sharpness.

91'

Kalule Bahamdan had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Virgil Vladimirescu failed to block the shot.

Emilian Serban did well to turn the ball round the post.

92'

The referee showed Zander Hart a yellow card.

Popescu Sandu made a good pass to Félix Costa, Augustin Serban failed to reach the ball.

Félix Costa tried to skip past the challenge of Cristi Petrescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Cristi Petrescu.

93'

Kalule Bahamdan chipped it out of his own half,Virgil Vladimirescu couldn't cut it.

Liviu Vladimirescu got above Salajan Irinel to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

95'

Kalule Bahamdan shielded the ball from Răzvan Albescu and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Kalule Bahamdan couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Kalule Bahamdan. He looked like he was short of match practice.

End Match rapid bucuresti 3 - 0 Steiu athletic