Welcome to the match between Pitesti forest and Craiova rangers

1'

Sorin Sala swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

3'

Traian Ardelean received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Decebal Albu, Traian Ardelean picked up on the ball before Traian Negrescu could reach it.

Traian Ardelean found an opportunity to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Neculai Dumitru.

5'

Poor corner kick delivered by Virgiliu Dumitrescu that went straight to the opposition.

6'

Iosif Funar tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Sergiu Dalca.

9'

Liviu Sala flighted in the freekick. Good goalkeeping by Mihail Serban to block the shot with his body.

11'

Iosif Funar tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Virgiliu Dumitrescu showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

13'

Iosif Funar sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

15'

Costica Ardelean skipped past Traian Negrescu.

Costica Ardelean tried to deliver a low cross but Neculai Dumitru coolly intercepted the cross.

17'

Neculai Dumitru received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Claudiu Sala, Neculai Dumitru trapped the ball nicely before Traian Ardelean could reach it.

Neculai Dumitru got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Decebal Albu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Mihail Serban was poorly placed and had no chance ... A great goal from a fine move by Neculai Dumitru !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Pitesti forest 1 - 0 Craiova rangers

18'

Virgiliu Dumitrescu picked up Laurențiu Ionescu's excellent ball, Neculai Dumitru couldn't cut it.

Virgiliu Dumitrescu span past Traian Negrescu.

Virgiliu Dumitrescu tried to lob the ball at goal but Toma Nicolescu cleared the ball.

25'

Toma Nicolescu received a yellow card.

26'

Iosif Funar dribbled past Sergiu Dalca.

Iosif Funar tried to put the ball across but The ball bounced off Virgiliu Dumitrescu.

27'

Laurențiu Ionescu found a chance to score from long range but Liviu Sala made the last ditch tackle.

29'

Iosif Funar could not stop Virgiliu Dumitrescu going past him.

Constantin Lupei was outmuscled by Virgiliu Dumitrescu.

Virgiliu Dumitrescu aimed for the top corner but Toma Nicolescu got himself between the ball and goal.

31'

Liviu Sala's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

32'

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

34'

Liviu Sala tried to dribble past Alin Iliescu but Alin Iliescu didn't allow.

35'

Neculai Dumitru unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Traian Ardelean approached too late to clear the danger.

Mihail Serban was poorly placed and had no chance ... Neculai Dumitru scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Pitesti forest 2 - 0 Craiova rangers

36'

Iosif Funar made a pass to Constantin Lupei, Constantin Lupei picked up on the ball before Sergiu Dalca could reach it.

Constantin Lupei hit a lovely long ball forward,Virgiliu Dumitrescu couldn't cut it.

Dorin Anghelescu passed the ball instantly to his left. Viorel Anghelescu couldn't reach it.

Iosif Funar unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but the shot clattered off Sorin Sala.

38'

Virgiliu Dumitrescu passed a long ball,Constantin Lupei failed to reach the ball.

Eugen Vasile played the ball forward right away but he overhit the pass.

39'

Victor Vasile ran up to take the corner.

Toma Nicolescu out-jumped Sorin Sala, then had a header for a goal.

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

41'

Decebal Albu directed the ball nicely to Traian Ardelean, Traian Negrescu couldn't cut out the pass.

Traian Ardelean smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Neculai Dumitru cleared the ball to safety.

43'

Claudiu Sala directed the ball nicely to Liviu Sala, Liviu Sala trapped the ball nicely before Laurențiu Ionescu could cut it out.

Liviu Sala directed the ball to Claudiu Sala, Claudiu Sala trapped the ball nicely before Alin Iliescu could intercept.

Claudiu Sala dribbled past Laurențiu Ionescu.

Claudiu Sala took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Sorin Sala cleared the ball to safety.

45'

Liviu Sala twisted past Laurențiu Ionescu.

Liviu Sala went by the challenge of Alin Iliescu.

Liviu Sala found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Viorel Anghelescu couldn't reach it.

Liviu Sala put it clean over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Liviu Sala. He looked like he was short of match practice.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Craiova rangers were unfortunate to go in behind.Pitesti forest maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Craiova rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

The referee showed Traian Negrescu a yellow card.

49'

Iosif Funar played the ball to Constantin Lupei's feet, Sergiu Dalca missed his interception.

Constantin Lupei rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Virgiliu Dumitrescu scrambled the ball away.

52'

Claudiu Sala shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Alin Iliescu approached too late to clear the danger.

But Claudiu Sala sent it far too high ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

53'

Traian Ardelean tried his luck from the freekick. But Traian Ardelean blazed it over the bar.

55'

Pass by Eugen Vasile to Decebal Albu, Claudiu Sala failed to intercept the pass.

Decebal Albu attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Traian Negrescu got in and cleared the danger.

56'

Dorin Anghelescu tried to jink past Alin Iliescu but it failed.

57'

Laurențiu Ionescu faked a pass then cut Claudiu Sala in a different direction.

Laurențiu Ionescu tried to take the ball past Liviu Sala but it failed.

58'

Decebal Albu easily got past the challenge of Traian Negrescu.

Decebal Albu dribbled past Neculai Dumitru.

Decebal Albu got free of any defenders.

Decebal Albu found himself in the clear with just Serafim Ungur to beat, rounded the keeper, and had the goal at his mercy. It was a fantastic move and finish by Decebal Albu!!!

Pitesti forest 2 - 1 Craiova rangers

60'

Liviu Sala fed the ball forward to Claudiu Sala, Claudiu Sala picked up on the ball before Laurențiu Ionescu could cut it out.

Claudiu Sala was pressed by Alin Iliescu but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Claudiu Sala put it clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

61'

Traian Ardelean dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Traian Ardelean didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

62'

Liviu Sala tried his luck from the freekick. But Liviu Sala put it high and wide.

63'

Alin Iliescu skipped easily past the challenge of Liviu Sala.

Alin Iliescu played a pinpoint pass to Costica Ardelean, Costica Ardelean took possession of the ball before Claudiu Sala could cut it out.

Costica Ardelean looked destined to score but Virgiliu Constantinescu made an crucial challenge!.

64'

Liviu Sala tried to sprint past Alin Iliescu but Liviu Sala lost out to Alin Iliescu.

65'

Liviu Sala moved the ball forward for Claudiu Sala, Alin Iliescu stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Claudiu Sala was pressed by Laurențiu Ionescu but he evaded the challenge and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

Mihail Serban saved well and held the ball.

66'

Liviu Sala tried to twist past Laurențiu Ionescu but Laurențiu Ionescu denied.

67'

Traian Ardelean lost the ball to Traian Negrescu's block tackle before Traian Ardelean tried to pass the ball.

69'

Traian Negrescu made an attempt to move the ball forward but Traian Ardelean intercepted the pass.

71'

Decebal Albu powered past Traian Negrescu!.

Decebal Albu tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Neculai Dumitru.

72'

Iosif Funar stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Virgiliu Dumitrescu blocked it.

74'

Decebal Albu tried to pass the ball forward but Traian Negrescu cut it out easily.

77'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Constantin Lupei.

Traian Ardelean played a lovely ball for Decebal Albu, Decebal Albu picked up on the ball before Neculai Dumitru could cut it out.

Decebal Albu tried to skip past the challenge of Traian Negrescu but failed.

78'

Laurențiu Ionescu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

80'

Iosif Funar sprinted past Sergiu Dalca.

Iosif Funar hit the ball from long range but Virgiliu Dumitrescu made the clearance.

81'

Liviu Sala tried to jink past Traian Ardelean but Liviu Sala lost out to Traian Ardelean.

82'

Neculai Dumitru whipped in the freekick. Neculai Dumitru put it clean over the bar.

83'

Liviu Sala passed a long ball,Alin Iliescu failed to reach the ball.

Victor Vasile approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Viorel Anghelescu failed to block the shot.

Mihail Serban got up to tip it over.

85'

Virgiliu Constantinescu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Traian Ardelean found himself in the way of the ball.

88'

Alin Iliescu's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Neculai Cojocaru replaced the injured Alin Iliescu.

90'

Laurențiu Ionescu tried to use his skill to go past Claudiu Sala but Laurențiu Ionescu lost out to Claudiu Sala.

92'

Laurențiu Ionescu played a lovely ball for Neculai Cojocaru, Neculai Cojocaru picked up on the ball before Claudiu Sala could intercept.

Neculai Cojocaru shot from distance but the shot clattered off Liviu Sala.

End Match Pitesti forest 2 - 1 Craiova rangers