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- LIVE Text Commentary90+7'The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.90+6'Referee Damian Sylwestrzak points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Denis Alibec (Romania) goes wild in celebration.90+5'Romania score a goal, but referee Damian Sylwestrzak has now indicated he wants to check if the goal can stand using VAR!90+5'Denis Alibec (Romania) gets to a rebound inside the six-yard box and produces a header. He manages to put the ball into the roof of the net, and thus alter the score to 1:5.90+2'Denis Alibec (Romania) gathers the ball inside the box and produces a snap shot. The ball only rattles the right post.90+1'The corner from Nicko Sensoli (San Marino) is cleared away by the defence.90'There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.90'Damian Sylwestrzak shows a yellow card to Dennis Politic (Romania) for his blatant foul.89'This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Ianis Hagi (Romania).88'This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Nicola Nanni (San Marino) was quite harsh and Damian Sylwestrzak didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.87'Dennis Politic (Romania) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.84'The resulting corner from Dennis Man (Romania) is cleared by the defence.84'Dennis Politic (Romania) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. Romania will take a corner kick.83'Ianis Hagi (Romania) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Damian Sylwestrzak blows for a foul.82'Denis Alibec (Romania) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.80'Substitution. Denis Alibec (Romania) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Denis Dragus walks off.80'Mircea Lucescu decides to make a substitution. Razvan Marin will be replaced by Dennis Politic (Romania).78'Nicko Sensoli (San Marino) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.76'Samuele Zannoni comes off the pitch to be replaced by Simone Santi (San Marino).75'GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Ianis Hagi (Romania) low into the left of the net, giving goalkeeper Pietro Amici no chance!75'Ianis Hagi (Romania) is going to take the penalty!75'Michele Cevoli (San Marino) has tested the patience of referee Damian Sylwestrzak and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.74'Michele Cevoli (San Marino) brings an opponent down and Damian Sylwestrzak interrupts the game. It's a penalty! Romania have an opportunity to score from the penalty spot.73'NO PENALTY after a VAR review! The Romania players are visibly unhappy with the call.71'Play continues despite the shouts by some Romania players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Damian Sylwestrzak interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.70'Surely that's handball by one of the San Marino players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!69'Giacomo Benvenuti (San Marino) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Damian Sylwestrzak had an easy-decision to make.67'Goal! Nicko Sensoli shows great vision to find Samuele Zannoni (San Marino) with a cheeky pass inside the box, and his first-time shot is precise and sails into the right side of the goal. 1:3.66'Roberto Cevoli prepares a substitution. Filippo Berardi is replaced by Nicolas Giacopetti (San Marino).66'Matteo Valli Casadei (San Marino) takes the corner with a short pass.64'Vlad Dragomir (Romania) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.63'Andrei Burca (Romania) was too forceful with his tackle and Damian Sylwestrzak interrupted the game to signal a free kick.62'It's time for a substitution. Alberto Riccardi (San Marino) comes on in place of Alessandro Tosi.61'Here is a change. Nicolae Stanciu is going off and Mircea Lucescu gives the last tactical orders to Vlad Dragomir (Romania).61'Substitution. Mihai Popescu walks off the pitch and Denis Ciobotariu (Romania) comes on as a substitute.60'The corner from Dennis Man (Romania) is intercepted by the defence.57'Andrei Ratiu (Romania) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Romania have been awarded a corner kick.56'Romania enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.55'Razvan Marin (Romania) sends Pietro Amici the wrong way and fires the penalty into the middle of the goal!54'Razvan Marin (Romania) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.53'Dangerous play by Alessandro Tosi (San Marino). Damian Sylwestrzak blows his whistle for a foul. That's a penalty to Romania! They have a good chance to score now.51'A pass by Andrei Ratiu (Romania) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.48'Damian Sylwestrzak couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Alessandro Golinucci (San Marino) and blew his whistle.47'Rough tackle by Tommaso Benvenuti (San Marino). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.46'Mircea Lucescu has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Alexandru Mitrita comes on the pitch for Marius Marin (Romania).46'Roberto Cevoli makes a half-time substitution. Matteo Valli Casadei comes on in place of Lorenzo Capicchioni (San Marino).46'The game is over for Andrea Contadini (San Marino). Nicko Sensoli comes on for the second half.46'The game restarts for the second half.45+2'The end of the first half.45+1'Nicolae Stanciu (Romania) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.451 min. of stoppage-time to be played.44'Denis Dragus fires in a promising shot which ricochets off the goalkeeper back to Mihai Popescu (Romania) inside the box and he sends the ball into the back of the net. The score is 0:2.43'Dennis Man (Romania) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.41'Nicolae Stanciu (Romania) tries to take the opposition by surprise with a quick free kick into the box.40'Andrea Contadini (San Marino) commits a rough foul. Damian Sylwestrzak stops the game and makes a call.38'Nicolae Stanciu (Romania) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.35'Mihai Popescu (Romania) won himself just enough space to meet the corner and shoots. His shot heads towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper gets the ball under control with an easy save.35'Nicolae Stanciu (Romania) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will swing the ball into the penalty box.35'Dennis Man (Romania) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the middle of the goal. Pietro Amici is alert, though, and makes an easy save to deny him. Romania have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.32'Shots on target – 0:1.29'A sweet pass inside the box gives Marius Marin (Romania) time to measure a shot, but it's slightly mishit and goes just wide of the right post. That really was a great chance! The ball goes out of play and San Marino will have a goal kick.25'Damian Sylwestrzak has a clear sight and sees a foul from Samuele Zannoni (San Marino).22'Ianis Hagi (Romania) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.21'Dennis Man (Romania) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.20'Andrei Ratiu (Romania) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Romania get a corner.18'Dennis Man (Romania) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.17'Romania are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.15'The corner is sent into the box by Dennis Man, but Mihai Popescu (Romania) flashes the ball just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for San Marino.15'Dennis Man (Romania) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.14'Ianis Hagi (Romania) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The ball goes out for a corner. Romania can continue in their attacking effort.13'Lorenzo Capicchioni (San Marino) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!12'The ball is cleared after Dennis Man (Romania) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is behind the touchline and Romania will take a throw-in.10'Denis Dragus (Romania) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Damian Sylwestrzak saw the whole situation.9'The Romania players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up. Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 25:75.6'This is definitely not what Michele Cevoli (San Marino) wanted. Attempting to intercept an offensive pass, he scored an own goal and made it 0:1.4'Romania control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.3'Nicusor Bancu (Romania) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.1'The first half of this match is about to start.The players are out and the match is about to start. Romania will have the kick-off.Damian Sylwestrzak is introduced as the referee for today's match.Welcome to our live text coverage. We will try to provide you with a detailed image of what's happening on the pitch. There are only few moments left to the beginning of the match.