Welcome to the match between Birlad rangers and Craiova town

1'

Teodor Nicolescu shot from 30 yards. Borcea Valentin approached too late to tackle him.

Mihai Bogdan chose to punch the ball away.

2'

Manase Axinte hit the ball forward to Prunariu Costel, Prunariu Costel trapped the ball nicely before Marin Dumitru could reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Prunariu Costel tried to lob the keeper. Timotei Ungur approached too late to block it.

Radu Ardelean fisted the ball away.

3'

Theodor Albu made good use of the scissors dribble. As Mīndru Mihai lost his balance, Theodor Albu dribbled past Mīndru Mihai.

Theodor Albu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Costinescu Albert.

4'

Borcea Valentin directed the ball to Manase Axinte, Grigore Lupei stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Manase Axinte knocked a lovely ball for Cīrjan Cristian, Cīrjan Cristian trapped the ball nicely before Teodor Nicolescu could reach it.

Cīrjan Cristian got free in the penalty area and fired off a shot. Theodor Albu approached too late to tackle him.

Radu Ardelean did well to tip it round the post.

5'

Teodor Nicolescu shielded the ball from Grosu Mihai and struck a long range piledriver!.

Mihai Bogdan got back in time to make the save.

6'

Timotei Ungur made a good pass to Marin Dumitru, Marin Dumitru picked up on the ball before Prunariu Costel could reach it.

Grosu Mihai was outmuscled by Marin Dumitru.

Marin Dumitru smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Prunariu Costel hoofed the ball clear.

7'

Baluta Romeo dribbled past Marin Dumitru.

Baluta Romeo did his best to get the ball into the area but Timotei Ungur intercepted the cross.

9'

George Ionesco swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

10'

Grigore Lupei tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Manase Axinte approached too late to clear the danger.

Grigore Lupei got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

11'

Teodor Nicolescu looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Manase Axinte.

12'

Cīrjan Cristian tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Grigore Lupei found himself in the way of the ball.

13'

Prunariu Costel attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Timotei Ungur.

14'

George Ionesco tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Mīndru Mihai.

16'

Grigore Lupei tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball came off Manase Axinte.

17'

Borcea Valentin easily got past the challenge of Teodor Nicolescu.

Borcea Valentin played a great ball for Manase Axinte, Manase Axinte took it in his stride before Grigore Lupei could cut it out.

Manase Axinte directed the ball to Grosu Mihai, Grosu Mihai latched onto the ball before Denis Grigorescu could reach it.

Shot by Grosu Mihai but the shot was charged down by Theodor Albu.

18'

Teodor Nicolescu took the ball past Baluta Romeo.

Teodor Nicolescu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Manase Axinte coolly intercepted the pass.

19'

Prunariu Costel shielded the ball from Grigore Lupei and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But Prunariu Costel sent it far too high ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

20'

Marin Dumitru dispatched the freekick goalwards.. Mihai Bogdan shouldn't have been beaten from that angle. ... GOAL!!!

Birlad rangers 0 - 1 Craiova town

21'

Borcea Valentin made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Grigore Lupei intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

22'

Timotei Ungur stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Grosu Mihai.

23'

Yellow card shown to Salajan Leonard.

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

Mīndru Mihai delivered a float cross, George Ionesco couldn't cut it.

Borcea Valentin got to the ball ahead of Denis Grigorescu, then headed it across the goal.

Radu Ardelean failed to clear the ball away ... Borcea Valentin capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Birlad rangers 1 - 1 Craiova town

25'

Borcea Valentin made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Grigore Lupei got in the way of the ball.

27'

George Ionesco found an opportunity to score from long range but Mīndru Mihai succesfully won the ball from him.

31'

George Ionesco tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Mīndru Mihai.

34'

Theodor Albu tried to play a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Mīndru Mihai.

35'

Grosu Mihai attempted to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Marin Dumitru.

39'

Neculai Serban hit the ball forward to Emilian Funar, Emilian Funar trapped the ball nicely before Manase Axinte could intercept.

Emilian Funar played a wonderful ball for Alexandru Vasilescu, Alexandru Vasilescu trapped the ball nicely before Borcea Valentin could intercept.

Alexandru Vasilescu made space for himself and chipped the ball goalwards. Baluta Romeo failed to charge down the shot.

Alexandru Vasilescu left Mihai Bogdan with a simple save.

40'

Mīndru Mihai received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Costinescu Albert, Mīndru Mihai took possession of the ball before Emilian Funar could cut it out.

Mīndru Mihai took the ball past George Ionesco.

Mīndru Mihai whipped in a low cross past Emilian Funar.

Baluta Romeo hit a spectacular half volley past Denis Grigorescu.

Well held by Radu Ardelean.

42'

Costinescu Albert attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Grigore Lupei.

43'

Prunariu Costel tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Marin Dumitru.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Birlad rangers had 48% possession in the match, while Craiova town had 52%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Marin Dumitru tried to chip the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Baluta Romeo.

47'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Emilian Funar.

Teodor Nicolescu tried to skip past Borcea Valentin but failed.

50'

Mīndru Mihai went in with a successful block tackle on George Ionesco before George Ionesco attempted to deliver the ball.

51'

Borcea Valentin tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Teodor Nicolescu.

52'

Emilian Funar failed in his attempt to take the ball past Manase Axinte.

54'

Borcea Valentin blocked Grigore Lupei in a good, clean tackle before Grigore Lupei tried to get onto the pass.

55'

George Ionesco tried to dart past Mīndru Mihai but Mīndru Mihai denied.

57'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Teodor Nicolescu.

58'

Salajan Leonard tried to dart past George Ionesco but Salajan Leonard lost out to George Ionesco.

62'

Manase Axinte made a pass to Borcea Valentin, Grigore Lupei missed his interception.

Borcea Valentin made an attempt to move the ball forward but Teodor Nicolescu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

63'

Grosu Mihai hit it high to Pancovici Laurentiu, Marin Dumitru tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pancovici Laurentiu made space for himself and hit a fierce shot. Theodor Albu failed to charge down the shot.

Radu Ardelean did well to tip it round the post.

64'

Prunariu Costel tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Marin Dumitru.

65'

Cīrjan Cristian hit the ball forward to Costinescu Albert, Emilian Funar failed to reach the ball.

Costinescu Albert attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but George Ionesco managed to block the shot.

67'

Teodor Nicolescu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was intercepted by Manase Axinte.

68'

Timotei Ungur played a lovely ball for Emilian Funar, Mīndru Mihai stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Emilian Funar tried to dribble past Grosu Mihai but Grosu Mihai cleanly tackled the ball.

71'

Pass by Timotei Ungur to Marin Dumitru, Marin Dumitru trapped the ball nicely before Grosu Mihai could reach it.

Marin Dumitru twisted past Prunariu Costel.

Marin Dumitru aimed for the top corner but Baluta Romeo scrambled the ball away.

72'

Emilian Funar could not stop a confident Costinescu Albert going past him.

Costinescu Albert tried to swing in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from George Ionesco.

73'

Grigore Lupei tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Manase Axinte.

75'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a red card to Teodor Nicolescu.

Borcea Valentin bent it from long range. Grigore Lupei approached too late to tackle him.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

76'

Prunariu Costel tried to jink past Timotei Ungur but Timotei Ungur blocked Prunariu Costel.

77'

Borcea Valentin looked to play the ball long to Pancovici Laurentiu, Pancovici Laurentiu trapped the ball nicely before Grigore Lupei could intercept.

Pancovici Laurentiu hit it high and hard towards goal but Denis Grigorescu scrambled the ball away.

78'

Borcea Valentin directed the ball to Manase Axinte, the ball was picked up by Manase Axinte before Grigore Lupei could cut it out.

Manase Axinte hit a long ball upfield,Marin Dumitru stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pancovici Laurentiu tried to cushion a headed pass but Denis Grigorescu threw himself in front of the header.

80'

Baluta Romeo had to come off injured.

Sabau Georgian replaced the injured Baluta Romeo.

81'

Prunariu Costel chipped the ball toward Grosu Mihai, Marin Dumitru missed his interception.

Grosu Mihai made space for himself and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Denis Grigorescu couldn't reach it.

Radu Ardelean wan't fast enough to make the save ... Grosu Mihai scored a goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Birlad rangers 2 - 1 Craiova town

82'

Theodor Albu took the corner to the edge of the area.

Neculai Serban jumped with Salajan Leonard and won the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Grigore Lupei hit it high and hard towards goal but Sabau Georgian cleared the ball.

83'

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

84'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Mīndru Mihai.

Emilian Funar tried to play a long ball but Mīndru Mihai intercepted but couldn't control.

85'

The corner was taken by Denis Grigorescu towards the edge of the area.

Theodor Albu tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but Sabau Georgian managed to block the header.

86'

Mīndru Mihai went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

87'

Costinescu Albert tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Marin Dumitru.

88'

Emilian Funar lofted the ball forward to Neculai Serban, Costinescu Albert missed his interception.

Neculai Serban made space for himself and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Sabau Georgian failed to block the shot.

Mihai Bogdan fisted the ball away.

91'

The referee showed Timotei Ungur a yellow card.

Borcea Valentin tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Grigore Lupei.

94'

Borcea Valentin tried to jink past Grigore Lupei but Borcea Valentin lost the ball to Grigore Lupei.

95'

Borcea Valentin tried to get onto the pass but The ball came off Grigore Lupei.

End Match Birlad rangers 2 - 1 Craiova town