Welcome to the match between Arad F.C. and Cluj-Napoca rangers

1'

Nicu Lupei made good use of the scissors dribble. As Lovinescu Cornel lost his balance, Nicu Lupei dribbled past Lovinescu Cornel.

Nicu Lupei tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Negrescu Robert threw himself in front of the shot.

2'

Lucescu Grigore played a perfect pass for Bădulescu Sergiu, Horia Nicolescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Bădulescu Sergiu put some curve on the shot from distance but the shot clattered off Timotei Vasilescu.

3'

Nicu Lupei tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bădulescu Sergiu.

5'

Marius Antonescu attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Rusu Gabi.

6'

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

7'

Buzoianu Grigore whipped in the corner.

Pătraşcu Augustin won the ball in the air from Corneliu Antonescu, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Pătraşcu Augustin put it well wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

8'

Buzoianu Grigore sprinted past Silviu Lupei.

Buzoianu Grigore got the float cross in from the wing, Marius Antonescu missed his interception.

Afrim Augustin jumped above Horia Nicolescu, then headed at goal.

But Afrim Augustin's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

10'

Buzoianu Grigore tried to skip past the challenge of Silviu Lupei but Silviu Lupei won the ball from Buzoianu Grigore.

11'

Nicu Lupei curled the ball in at goal from long range but Bădulescu Sergiu scrambled the ball away.

12'

Lucescu Grigore tried to take the ball past Timotei Vasilescu but his possession is lost through a tackle by Timotei Vasilescu.

13'

Lucian Albescu held up the ball, evading the challenge of Lovinescu Cornel and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

14'

Nicu Lupei moved the ball forward for Lucian Albescu, Buzoianu Grigore couldn't cut it.

Lucian Albescu directed the ball nicely past Lovinescu Cornel to Anton Albu.

Anton Albu played a lovely ball for Horia Nicolescu, Ivaşcu Cristea couldn't cut it.

Horia Nicolescu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Afrim Augustin.

16'

Negrescu Robert tried to dart past Lucian Albescu but Lucian Albescu robbed Negrescu Robert.

18'

Nicu Lupei hit the ball forward to Timotei Vasilescu, the ball was picked up by Timotei Vasilescu before Bădulescu Sergiu could intercept.

Timotei Vasilescu tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Lucescu Grigore charged down the shot.

19'

Marius Antonescu tried an in-swinging corner.

Horia Nicolescu connected with a diving header for a goal but Ivaşcu Cristea headed the ball to safety.

20'

Nicu Lupei hit the ball forward to Lucian Albescu, Lovinescu Cornel couldn't cut out the pass.

Lucian Albescu played a long ball looking for the head of Anton Albu, Anton Albu took an excellent first touch before Negrescu Robert could reach it.

Anton Albu found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Afrim Augustin didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good goalkeeping by Agârbiceanu Gelu to block the shot with his body.

22'

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

23'

Nicu Lupei attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Lovinescu Cornel.

24'

Silviu Lupei made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Bădulescu Sergiu.

28'

Marius Antonescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rusu Gabi.

29'

Nicu Lupei was outpaced by Negrescu Robert.

Negrescu Robert kicked the ball through Lucian Albescu'legs to Lăzărescu Denis !!!

Lăzărescu Denis found himself with plenty of time and had a go on goal. Corneliu Antonescu approached too late to tackle him.

Traian Albescu punched the ball clear.

30'

Bădulescu Sergiu tried to take the ball past Timotei Vasilescu but it failed.

31'

Marius Antonescu attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Buzoianu Grigore.

32'

Nicu Lupei tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Negrescu Robert.

33'

Timotei Vasilescu made a long pass to Daniel Serban, Bădulescu Sergiu couldn't cut out the pass.

Daniel Serban was able to make space and fired off a shot. Ivaşcu Cristea approached too late to tackle him.

Agârbiceanu Gelu did well to parry it.

35'

Lucian Albescu fed the ball forward to Nicu Lupei, Nicu Lupei took possession of the ball before Lovinescu Cornel could cut it out.

Nicu Lupei had the strength to hold off Negrescu Robert.

Nicu Lupei had the chance to score but Afrim Augustin had done enough to put him off.

38'

Buzoianu Grigore tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lucian Albescu.

39'

Lucescu Grigore flicked the ball over Nicu Lupei's head !.

Lucescu Grigore tried his luck from a distance. Timotei Vasilescu approached too late to clear the danger.

Traian Albescu was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

40'

Afrim Augustin lifted the ball forward for Rusu Gabi, Rusu Gabi took an excellent first touch before Daniel Serban could reach it.

Rusu Gabi directed the ball to Lucescu Grigore, Lucescu Grigore picked up on the ball before Corneliu Antonescu could reach it.

Lucescu Grigore was able to make space and fired off a shot. Horia Nicolescu approached too late to tackle him.

Lucescu Grigore left Traian Albescu with an easy save.

41'

Nicu Lupei escaped from the challenge of Lovinescu Cornel and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

42'

Pass by Silviu Lupei to Marius Antonescu, Marius Antonescu took it in his stride before Buzoianu Grigore could intercept.

Marius Antonescu fired off a medium-ranged shot but Rusu Gabi got in and cleared the danger.

43'

Marius Antonescu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

44'

Nicu Lupei chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Daniel Serban, Daniel Serban brought the ball down well before Bădulescu Sergiu could cut it out.

Daniel Serban found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Afrim Augustin didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Agârbiceanu Gelu tipped the ball over the bar.

45'

Lucescu Grigore received a yellow card.

Daniel Serban played a wonderful ball for Nicu Lupei, Lovinescu Cornel couldn't cut out the pass.

Nicu Lupei played a perfect pass for Silviu Lupei, the ball was picked up by Silviu Lupei before Negrescu Robert could intercept.

Lovinescu Cornel went in with a successful block tackle on Silviu Lupei before Silviu Lupei tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Arad F.C. had 57% possession in the match, while Cluj-Napoca rangers had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Lucian Albescu made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Rusu Gabi intercepted but couldn't control.

48'

Lucescu Grigore played a wonderful ball for Afrim Augustin, Timotei Vasilescu couldn't cut it.

Afrim Augustin passed the ball to Lucescu Grigore, Lucescu Grigore took possession of the ball before Nicu Lupei could cut it out.

Whilst still some way from goal, Lucescu Grigore tried to lob the keeper. Timotei Vasilescu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Lucescu Grigore put it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

50'

Lovinescu Cornel hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Nicu Lupei approached too late to tackle him.

But Lovinescu Cornel put it wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

53'

Negrescu Robert looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Lucian Albescu.

54'

Nicu Lupei passed along the floor for Marius Antonescu to pick it up, Rusu Gabi couldn't cut out the pass.

Marius Antonescu had shrugged off the challenge of Buzoianu Grigore and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

55'

Ivaşcu Cristea took the corner.

Lăzărescu Denis won the ball in the air from Corneliu Antonescu, then nodded the ball forward.

Ivaşcu Cristea made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Horia Nicolescu.

57'

Silviu Lupei tried to jink past Rusu Gabi but Rusu Gabi won the ball from Silviu Lupei.

59'

Afrim Augustin took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

60'

Negrescu Robert tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Lucian Albescu did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

62'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Timotei Vasilescu before Negrescu Robert attempted to pass the ball.

65'

Lovinescu Cornel attempted to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Lucian Albescu.

68'

Nicu Lupei made a pass to Anton Albu, Anton Albu picked up on the ball before Lovinescu Cornel could reach it.

From medium range, Anton Albu bent the ball towards goal. Negrescu Robert approached too late to clear the danger.

Anton Albu got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

69'

Marius Antonescu dribbled past Rusu Gabi.

Marius Antonescu swung in a float cross, Buzoianu Grigore failed to intercept the pass.

Lucian Albescu got ahead of Afrim Augustin to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Nicu Lupei took a shot! but Ivaşcu Cristea managed to block the shot.

71'

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

74'

Nicu Lupei tried to skip past the challenge of Bădulescu Sergiu but Bădulescu Sergiu won the ball from Nicu Lupei.

75'

Lucescu Grigore skipped past Timotei Vasilescu.

The float cross came in from Lucescu Grigore on the wing, Nicu Lupei couldn't cut it.

Corneliu Antonescu got to the ball before Pătraşcu Augustin, then used his head to clear the ball.

76'

Corner taken by Lucian Albescu and cut out by the opposition.

77'

Nicu Lupei swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

79'

Nicu Lupei executed a block tackle on Negrescu Robert before Negrescu Robert tried to get onto the pass.

82'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Lovinescu Cornel before Nicu Lupei attempted to deliver the ball.

83'

Lucescu Grigore dribbled confidently past Timotei Vasilescu.

Lucescu Grigore tried to dribble past Nicu Lupei but Nicu Lupei denied.

85'

Marius Antonescu directed the ball to Nicu Lupei, Nicu Lupei picked up on the ball before Ivaşcu Cristea could reach it.

Nicu Lupei tried to curl one in from medium range. Rusu Gabi didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Denied by Agârbiceanu Gelu.

87'

Block tackle from Silviu Lupei, easily dispossessing Buzoianu Grigore before Buzoianu Grigore attempted to deliver the ball.

89'

Negrescu Robert played a great ball for Rusu Gabi, Horia Nicolescu failed to reach the ball.

Rusu Gabi unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Lucian Albescu failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Rusu Gabi ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

90'

Negrescu Robert passed the ball perfectly to Lovinescu Cornel, Lucian Albescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nicu Lupei went in with a successful block tackle on Lovinescu Cornel before Lovinescu Cornel could pass the ball.

91'

Afrim Augustin lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

93'

Buzoianu Grigore tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Nicu Lupei charged down the shot.

End Match Arad F.C. 0 - 0 Cluj-Napoca rangers