PHOTO: Industria Galda de Jos – CSM Unirea Alba Iulia 0-1 (0-0), in the “de Alba” derby | The “red lantern” was a tough nut for the “black and white”

CSM Unirea Alba Iulia prevailed in the “de Alba” derby with Industria Galda de Jos, but Alexandru Pelici’s team had a lot to do to break the “red lantern”

Industria Galda de Jos sold its skin dearly, with the last ranked offering an unexpectedly strong reply. The game itself was balanced, with more opportunities for the hosts, especially at the start of the second act. Raicea (69) scored the only goal of the match, and the Unionists continue their unbeatable march this year, with their 5th victory in a row.

The Galdenians surrendered with difficulty in front of an opponent of a different caliber, which tests various formulas. The Albaiulians finished in inferiority, being eliminated Vomir (90), for the accumulation of warnings. In overtime, the hosts had a penalty not granted for a foul in Muresan

*Penalty to S. Muresan in overtime!

“Doopa score is a failure, but I am proud and congratulate my boys. I didn’t play against Unirea Alba Iulia, I played against Unirea Alba Iulia. In the second act, after a balanced first half, we had 3 chances to score. But I had a clear eleven meters! I will send a picture of Muresan’s ankle. What would happen if 11 meters were awarded, 100 percent honest, recognized by the entire technical bench of the opponents, including the players? Unirea had two points less and Galda also had a point, deservedly so. Maybe we were missing 11 meters, but it’s clear! I don’t understand this kind of thing, you make yourself a slave to the Union. This is a mockery of these boys who go to work, come to training when they can, and today they wanted to and showed value on the field.” roared Paul Ciucă.

“The industry had good situations, they gave us enough problems, despite the position in the ranking. In the end, it’s good that we managed to win and maintain this streak. Congratulations to Galda for the way she organized herself and the way she fought. As for us, we are halfway through the play-out and we want to go the same way, to give as many minutes as possible to those who have played less, or have not played recently, to decide in the summer what we have work to do. I’m not happy that I got that red card, it’s not normal to get warnings in such a situation, the first being for protests”said Alexandru Pelici

*0-1, MIN. 69: RAICEA pushes the ball into the net from the small box after a combination on the route Roșu – R. Nistor

Circov (51) misses a cross in front of the goal. Another big chance for the hosts, Giorgiu (53), again unable to push the ball into the net from close range. Baghiu (59), again an excellent situation. Pelici made 3 changes at half time and changed the game system

Crow (6) – diagonal shot, next to it. Frentiu (17) – free kick from the side rejected by Stoian. I. Grozav (27) – replay in the side net. Fetița’s cross shot (30) – rejected in front of the goal by Puha. Big chance Red (43), replay over from the small box. A balanced first half with opportunities at both goals.

Around 200 spectators in the stands. The hosts, with an improvisation in defense, Frentiu – as central defender.

Disproportionate duel between the counties, the Unionists being on the first of 3 consecutive trips. Paul Ciucă is in his first appearance in front of the fans since taking over the team, facing an opponent who has not lost this year and has won 4 consecutive games. Industria, with only one point in 11 matches and losing the last 4 meetings, has a minimal chance of avoiding relegation.

Industry: Suciu – Juncan, Potopea/ cpt, Frentiu, Puha – Grosu, Circov (67, S. Mureșan) – Giorgiu (85, Oneț), Baghiu, Cioăra (81, V. Domșa) – Stănilă; reserves Groza, C. Dănilă, Șt. Radu, B. Popescu, An. David, the Greek. Coach Paul Ciuca.

CSM Unirea: Stoian – Ardei, I. Grozav (46, Mâlnă), Vomir – Sebaș, Ardeiu (46, R. Nistor), C. Cristea/ captain (62, M. Boldea), Giurgiu – Roșu (79, M Codrea), Fetita, Indrei (46, Raicea); reserves Korbl, Ciaun, Fl. Istrate, Borza. Coach Alexandru Pelici.

Referees Al. Șuvar, B. Vasile, D. Brândușesc (all Sibiu) Observers Cl. Cîrstea (Rm. Vâlcea), Cr. Neck (Deva)

Red card: R. Raicea (90+2) – off the bench for protests/ Vomir (9o)

Photo: Lucian DANCIU