Welcome to the match between Birlad county and Galati rangers

1'

Horia Constantin elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Dorin Iliescu out-jumped Stelian Petrescu, then headed at goal.

But Dorin Iliescu sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

2'

Horia Constantin blocked Andrei Negrescu in a good, clean tackle before Andrei Negrescu attempted to deliver the ball.

3'

Ghenadie Cojocaru darted past Iosif Dumitrescu.

Ghenadie Cojocaru tried to deliver a float cross but Horia Constantin cut it out.

4'

Poor corner kick delivered by Teodor Vladimirescu that went straight to the opposition.

6'

Andrei Negrescu got past Iuliu Vasile.

Andrei Negrescu got the float cross in from the wing, George Ionescu couldn't cut it.

Felix Dalca got well above Italian Ionescu to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

7'

Corneliu Petran played a great ball for Horea Serban, Horea Serban trapped the ball nicely before Vali Negrescu could cut it out.

Pass by Horea Serban to Corneliu Petran, Corneliu Petran took possession of the ball before Horia Albescu could intercept.

Corneliu Petran hit the ball forward to Horea Serban, Vali Negrescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Horea Serban tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Felix Dalca.

8'

Ghenadie Cojocaru took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Horia Constantin couldn't cut out the pass.

Cătălin Petran got above Ovidiu Petrescu to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Radu Cojocaru wan't fast enough to make the save ... Cătălin Petran finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Birlad county 1 - 0 Galati rangers

9'

Horia Albescu skipped past Horea Serban.

Horia Albescu laid it forward to Vali Negrescu, Vali Negrescu picked up on the ball before Corneliu Petran could reach it.

Vali Negrescu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Horea Serban.

10'

Horia Albescu took the ball past Italian Ionescu.

Horia Albescu played a lovely ball for Vali Negrescu, Horea Serban couldn't cut it.

Vali Negrescu moved the ball forward for Ovidiu Petrescu, the ball was picked up by Ovidiu Petrescu before Dan Cojocaru could reach it.

Ovidiu Petrescu shot on the ball but Stelian Petrescu charged down the shot.

11'

Pompiliu Grigorescu tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Iuliu Vasile cleared the ball.

12'

Iosif Dumitrescu hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Mihaita Albu couldn't reach it.

But it was well wide from Iosif Dumitrescu ... It was a poor miss from Iosif Dumitrescu. He looked like he was short of match practice.

13'

Dan Cojocaru tried to use his skill to go past Horia Albescu but Horia Albescu block tackled Dan Cojocaru.

14'

Ghenadie Cojocaru tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Horia Constantin.

15'

Teodor Vladimirescu gave the corner straight to the opposition.

16'

Ghenadie Cojocaru dribbled past Horia Constantin.

Ghenadie Cojocaru tried to curl one in from medium range but Iosif Dumitrescu threw himself in front of the shot.

18'

Andrei Negrescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Iuliu Vasile.

19'

Horia Albescu took the ball past Horea Serban.

Horia Albescu delivered the ball to Dorin Iliescu, Dorin Iliescu took it in his stride before Corneliu Petran could reach it.

Dorin Iliescu shot with an overhead kick but Dan Cojocaru hoofed the ball clear.

21'

Corneliu Petran skipped easily past Vali Negrescu.

Corneliu Petran tried to dribble past Horia Albescu but Horia Albescu cleanly tackled the ball.

22'

Ghenadie Cojocaru directed the ball to Stelian Petrescu, Stelian Petrescu picked up on the ball before Horia Constantin could reach it.

Stelian Petrescu crossed the ball high over Iosif Dumitrescu.

Cătălin Petran beat Ovidiu Petrescu to the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Dan Cojocaru made a good pass to Stelian Petrescu, Stelian Petrescu took possession of the ball before Felix Dalca could cut it out.

Cătălin Petran picked up Stelian Petrescu's excellent ball, Ovidiu Petrescu failed to intercept the pass.

Cătălin Petran took a shot! but Felix Dalca blocked the shot.

24'

Corneliu Petran tried to lift the ball forward but Horia Albescu made it first to the ball and intercepted.

25'

Stelian Petrescu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Horia Albescu.

27'

Horea Serban fed the high ball through to Italian Ionescu, Iuliu Vasile failed to intercept the pass.

Italian Ionescu moved the ball forward for Dan Cojocaru, Dan Cojocaru took it in his stride before Felix Dalca could reach it.

Dan Cojocaru tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ovidiu Petrescu.

29'

Horea Serban hit the ball high towards Andrei Negrescu in the area, Andrei Negrescu took an excellent first touch before George Ionescu could reach it.

Andrei Negrescu lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a hopeful looking shot. Ovidiu Petrescu failed to block the shot.

But Andrei Negrescu put it just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

30'

Pompiliu Grigorescu darted past Iuliu Vasile.

Pompiliu Grigorescu floated it over George Ionescu into the area.

Italian Ionescu jumped above Felix Dalca, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Radu Cojocaru made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

31'

Iuliu Vasile played the ball to George Ionescu's feet, George Ionescu trapped the ball nicely before Pompiliu Grigorescu could cut it out.

George Ionescu dribbled past Andrei Negrescu.

George Ionescu got free in the penalty area and shot on the ball. Stelian Petrescu couldn't reach it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He should have hit the target at least.

32'

George Ionescu was pressed by Pompiliu Grigorescu but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Sergiu Sala saved and held the ball.

34'

Poor corner kick delivered by Italian Ionescu that went straight to the opposition.

35'

Swerving shot by Andrei Negrescu from long range. George Ionescu failed to charge down the shot.

Radu Cojocaru could only parry it.

37'

George Ionescu used his skill to go past Andrei Negrescu.

George Ionescu tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Pompiliu Grigorescu scrambled the ball away.

38'

Corneliu Petran unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Vali Negrescu got in and cleared the danger.

39'

Vali Negrescu directed the ball nicely to Horia Albescu, Horia Albescu took it in his stride before Ghenadie Cojocaru could reach it.

Horia Albescu bent it from medium range but the shot cannoned off Horea Serban.

40'

Ghenadie Cojocaru tried to sprint past Iuliu Vasile but Ghenadie Cojocaru lost the ball to Iuliu Vasile.

41'

Horia Constantin was outpaced by Mihaita Albu.

Mihaita Albu tried to play it past Iosif Dumitrescu but Mihaita Albu lost out to Iosif Dumitrescu.

45'

Pompiliu Grigorescu skipped easily past the challenge of George Ionescu.

Pompiliu Grigorescu tried to use his skill to go past Iuliu Vasile but Pompiliu Grigorescu lost the ball to Iuliu Vasile.

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49'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Andrei Negrescu.

Iosif Dumitrescu turned on the ball to leave Mihaita Albu standing.

Iosif Dumitrescu crossed the ball low into the box, Ghenadie Cojocaru tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Vali Negrescu played the ball instantly down the left. Dan Cojocaru couldn't cut it.

Teodor Vladimirescu made space for himself and took a shot. Stelian Petrescu approached too late to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor effort from Teodor Vladimirescu. He was lacking match sharpness.

51'

Corneliu Petran skipped past Horia Albescu.

Corneliu Petran tried to dribble past Vali Negrescu but failed.

54'

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

55'

Corneliu Petran passed along the floor for Horea Serban to pick it up, Horea Serban latched onto the ball before Iuliu Vasile could cut it out.

Horea Serban fed the ball forward to Pompiliu Grigorescu, the ball was picked up by Pompiliu Grigorescu before Vali Negrescu could reach it.

Pompiliu Grigorescu tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Felix Dalca.

56'

George Ionescu directed the ball nicely to Iuliu Vasile, Iuliu Vasile took it in his stride before Pompiliu Grigorescu could cut it out.

Iuliu Vasile tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Andrei Negrescu.

57'

George Ionescu tried to knock a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Pompiliu Grigorescu.

59'

Horia Constantin made an attempt to move the ball forward but Mihaita Albu made a great interception.

60'

Corneliu Petran directed the ball nicely past Vali Negrescu to Horea Serban.

Horea Serban turned on the ball to leave Horia Albescu standing.

Horea Serban laid it forward to Italian Ionescu, Italian Ionescu took possession of the ball before Vali Negrescu could intercept.

Italian Ionescu drove the ball at goal but Ovidiu Petrescu got in and cleared the danger.

62'

Corneliu Petran had a great opportunity to score from long range but Iosif Dumitrescu made the last ditch tackle.

63'

Stelian Petrescu took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

64'

Iuliu Vasile picked up George Ionescu's excellent ball, Pompiliu Grigorescu failed to intercept the pass.

Iuliu Vasile tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Andrei Negrescu got to the ball first.

65'

Italian Ionescu failed in his attempt to play it past Vali Negrescu.

67'

George Ionescu tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Pompiliu Grigorescu hoofed the ball clear.

68'

Corneliu Petran darted past Horia Albescu.

Corneliu Petran tried to jink past Vali Negrescu but Corneliu Petran lost the ball to Vali Negrescu.

70'

Iosif Dumitrescu attempted to lift the ball forward but Ghenadie Cojocaru cut it out.

71'

Ghenadie Cojocaru tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Iosif Dumitrescu.

75'

Ghenadie Cojocaru made a pass to Corneliu Petran, Vali Negrescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Corneliu Petran tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Horia Albescu coolly intercepted the pass.

77'

Mihaita Albu was shown a yellow card.

Horea Serban shot from 30 yards. Horia Albescu approached too late to block it.

Radu Cojocaru watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

78'

George Ionescu delivered the ball to Iuliu Vasile, Mihaita Albu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Iuliu Vasile had the chance to score from long range but Pompiliu Grigorescu gave him no space .

79'

Corneliu Petran played a perfect pass for Ghenadie Cojocaru, Ghenadie Cojocaru took it in his stride before Vali Negrescu could intercept.

Ghenadie Cojocaru took the ball past Horia Albescu.

Ghenadie Cojocaru was able to make space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Felix Dalca failed to charge down the shot.

Radu Cojocaru was caught out of position ... Ghenadie Cojocaru scored a goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Birlad county 2 - 0 Galati rangers

80'

Ghenadie Cojocaru attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Iosif Dumitrescu managed to block the shot.

81'

Teodor Vladimirescu lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Vali Negrescu forced the ball goalwards with a header but Dan Cojocaru headed the ball clear.

85'

Corneliu Petran was shown a yellow card.

91'

Iosif Dumitrescu struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Mihaita Albu got in and cleared the danger.

92'

Andrei Negrescu hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. George Ionescu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Andrei Negrescu sent the ball high into the stands ... It was an unbelievable miss.

End Match Birlad county 2 - 0 Galati rangers