Welcome to the match between Craiova town and Birlad rangers

1'

Costinescu Albert directed the ball to Mīndru Mihai, Mīndru Mihai latched onto the ball before Emilian Funar could cut it out.

Mīndru Mihai tried to get the ball across but The ball was touched on by George Ionesco.

2'

Marin Dumitru received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Timotei Ungur, Marin Dumitru took it in his stride before Prunariu Costel could reach it.

Marin Dumitru tried to get past Grosu Mihai but failed.

3'

George Ionesco laid it forward to Emilian Funar, the ball was picked up by Emilian Funar before Mīndru Mihai could intercept.

Emilian Funar put a float cross , Costinescu Albert couldn't cut it.

Baluta Romeo climbed above Alexandru Vasilescu and retained possession.

5'

Manase Axinte tried to jink past Grigore Lupei but Grigore Lupei won the ball from Manase Axinte.

6'

George Ionesco directed the ball nicely to Emilian Funar, Emilian Funar trapped the ball nicely before Mīndru Mihai could reach it.

Emilian Funar played it confidently past Costinescu Albert.

Mīndru Mihai blocked Emilian Funar in a good, clean tackle before Emilian Funar attempted to pass the ball.

9'

Marin Dumitru dribbled past Costinescu Albert.

Marin Dumitru crossed into the box from the wing, Mīndru Mihai stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alexandru Vasilescu won the ball in the air from Salajan Leonard, then headed it to the goal.

But Alexandru Vasilescu sent it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

10'

Emilian Funar shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Costinescu Albert charged down the shot.

11'

Teodor Nicolescu had to come off injured.

Vlad Constantin came on for the injured Teodor Nicolescu.

Prunariu Costel played a wonderful ball for Grosu Mihai, Grosu Mihai trapped the ball nicely before Marin Dumitru could cut it out.

Grosu Mihai tried to play a long ball but Timotei Ungur blocked it.

12'

Emilian Funar blocked Costinescu Albert in a good, clean tackle before Costinescu Albert could pass the ball.

16'

George Ionesco tried to dart past Mīndru Mihai but Mīndru Mihai nicked the ball from the toes of George Ionesco.

17'

George Ionesco tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mīndru Mihai.

18'

Prunariu Costel attempted to lift the ball forward but Vlad Constantin intercepted but couldn't control.

22'

Timotei Ungur tried to play it past Grosu Mihai but Timotei Ungur lost the ball to Grosu Mihai.

25'

Emilian Funar brought the play over the halfway line,Mīndru Mihai couldn't reach it.

Salajan Leonard challenged Neculai Serban for a heading, then headed clear the danger.

26'

Grigore Lupei attempted to lift the ball forward but Manase Axinte intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

27'

Timotei Ungur played the ball into the area,Prunariu Costel stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alexandru Vasilescu got well above Baluta Romeo to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Mihai Bogdan was in a good position and saved it.

28'

Mīndru Mihai played a perfect pass for Costinescu Albert, the ball was picked up by Costinescu Albert before Emilian Funar could intercept.

Costinescu Albert sent the ball into the area for Cīrjan Cristian, Cīrjan Cristian brought the ball down well before George Ionesco could intercept.

Cīrjan Cristian hit a hopeful looking shot but Denis Grigorescu threw himself in front of the shot.

30'

Mīndru Mihai tried to play a long ball forward but Grigore Lupei found himself in the way of the ball.

31'

George Ionesco played the ball to Emilian Funar's feet, Emilian Funar latched onto the ball before Mīndru Mihai could cut it out.

Emilian Funar whipped in a float cross, Costinescu Albert stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alexandru Vasilescu won the aerial challenge against Baluta Romeo, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Alexandru Vasilescu didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Alexandru Vasilescu. He was lacking match sharpness.

32'

Timotei Ungur passed the ball to Marin Dumitru, Grosu Mihai failed to reach the ball.

Marin Dumitru sent in a float cross, Prunariu Costel failed to intercept the pass.

Salajan Leonard got ahead of Alexandru Vasilescu to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

34'

Pancovici Laurentiu stepped up and struck the freekick. Pancovici Laurentiu put it horribly wide.

35'

Denis Grigorescu took the ball past Manase Axinte.

Denis Grigorescu tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Borcea Valentin.

36'

Costinescu Albert made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Emilian Funar.

38'

George Ionesco attempted to chip the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mīndru Mihai.

41'

Borcea Valentin knocked a lovely ball for Manase Axinte, the ball was picked up by Manase Axinte before Vlad Constantin could intercept.

Manase Axinte sprinted to escape from Grigore Lupei.

Manase Axinte had a crack at goal but the shot was blocked by Theodor Albu.

43'

Corner taken by Cīrjan Cristian and cut out by the opposition.

45'

Grigore Lupei chipped it forward to Theodor Albu, Manase Axinte failed to intercept the pass.

Theodor Albu made a pass to Grigore Lupei, Grigore Lupei trapped the ball nicely before Baluta Romeo could cut it out.

Grigore Lupei lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Salajan Leonard approached too late to block it.

But Grigore Lupei sent the ball well over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Craiova town had 54% possession in the match, while Birlad rangers had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Borcea Valentin struck a long range piledriver! but Grigore Lupei managed to block the shot.

49'

Marin Dumitru tried to skip past the challenge of Prunariu Costel but Prunariu Costel succesfully won the ball from Marin Dumitru.

50'

Prunariu Costel searched out Manase Axinte with a high ball, Manase Axinte controlled the ball when bringing it down before Marin Dumitru could intercept.

Manase Axinte was able to make space and hit a fierce shot. Denis Grigorescu couldn't reach it.

Radu Ardelean did well to tip it over the bar.

51'

Borcea Valentin tried to dribble past Grigore Lupei but Grigore Lupei block tackled Borcea Valentin.

52'

Prunariu Costel lofted the ball high towards Salajan Leonard, Salajan Leonard took an excellent first touch before Marin Dumitru could intercept.

Salajan Leonard made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Theodor Albu.

53'

Grosu Mihai made a pass to Prunariu Costel, the ball was picked up by Prunariu Costel before Timotei Ungur could cut it out.

Prunariu Costel found an opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Marin Dumitru's pressure.

54'

Borcea Valentin delivered the ball to Cīrjan Cristian, Cīrjan Cristian took it in his stride before Vlad Constantin could cut it out.

Cīrjan Cristian hit a long pass upfield,Grigore Lupei couldn't cut it.

Pancovici Laurentiu jumped above Theodor Albu, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But Pancovici Laurentiu put it narrowly over ... He dropped to his knees.

58'

Grigore Lupei received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Denis Grigorescu, Borcea Valentin couldn't reach it.

Grigore Lupei tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Manase Axinte.

59'

Timotei Ungur aimed the corner for the near post.

Salajan Leonard beat Alexandru Vasilescu to the ball, then headed the ball clear.

63'

Costinescu Albert sprinted to escape from Emilian Funar.

Whilst still some way from goal, Costinescu Albert tried to lob the keeper. George Ionesco failed to charge down the shot.

Radu Ardelean turned the ball behind.

64'

Borcea Valentin passed it long to Salajan Leonard, Vlad Constantin tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Salajan Leonard unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Denis Grigorescu failed to block the shot.

Radu Ardelean did not get back in time to reach it ... Salajan Leonard scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Craiova town 0 - 1 Birlad rangers

66'

Manase Axinte flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Vlad Constantin failed to reach the ball.

Pancovici Laurentiu got ahead of Theodor Albu to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Manase Axinte passed the ball to Baluta Romeo, Denis Grigorescu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

From out wide, Baluta Romeo fired in a curving shot at goal but Theodor Albu charged down the shot.

67'

Vlad Constantin tried to jink past Manase Axinte but Manase Axinte cleanly tackled the ball.

68'

George Ionesco tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Costinescu Albert blocked the shot.

69'

Grosu Mihai surged past George Ionesco!.

Grosu Mihai lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Emilian Funar stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pancovici Laurentiu won the aerial challenge against Theodor Albu, then headed the ball forward.

Baluta Romeo passed along the floor for Cīrjan Cristian to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Cīrjan Cristian before Denis Grigorescu could cut it out.

Cīrjan Cristian found a perfect spot and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Theodor Albu failed to charge down the shot.

But Cīrjan Cristian couldn't direct it goalwards ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

70'

Grigore Lupei tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Manase Axinte intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

71'

Mīndru Mihai stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Emilian Funar.

72'

Timotei Ungur jinked confidently past Grosu Mihai.

Whilst still some way from goal, Timotei Ungur tried to lob the keeper but Prunariu Costel scrambled the ball away.

74'

Timotei Ungur played a great ball for Marin Dumitru, Marin Dumitru trapped the ball nicely before Grosu Mihai could intercept.

Marin Dumitru flicked the ball over Prunariu Costel's head !.

Marin Dumitru tried to score but Baluta Romeo made the last ditch tackle.

76'

Borcea Valentin stepped up to take the freekick. But Borcea Valentin couldn't get it on target.

78'

Marin Dumitru tried to feed the high ball but Grosu Mihai made it first to the ball and intercepted.

80'

Borcea Valentin turned on the ball to leave Vlad Constantin standing.

Borcea Valentin played the ball to Salajan Leonard's feet, Salajan Leonard picked up on the ball before Grigore Lupei could cut it out.

Salajan Leonard tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Theodor Albu.

82'

Borcea Valentin dribbled past Vlad Constantin.

Borcea Valentin moved the ball forward for Mīndru Mihai, Mīndru Mihai took it in his stride before Grigore Lupei could intercept.

Mīndru Mihai made an attempt to move the ball forward but Theodor Albu had no problem in intercepting the ball.

83'

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

George Ionesco made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Mīndru Mihai.

85'

Mīndru Mihai tried to score from long range but he couldn't withstand Vlad Constantin's pressure.

86'

Yellow card shown to Borcea Valentin.

Manase Axinte dribbled past Grigore Lupei.

Manase Axinte tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Vlad Constantin.

87'

Timotei Ungur made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Grosu Mihai.

90'

Prunariu Costel passed the ball to Grosu Mihai, Marin Dumitru stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Grosu Mihai tried to cross the ball low but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Timotei Ungur.

92'

Grigore Lupei tried to take the ball past Borcea Valentin but Grigore Lupei lost the ball to Borcea Valentin's block tackle.

End Match Craiova town 0 - 1 Birlad rangers