Universitatea Craiova lost the match with CFR Cluj, held on Thursday evening, at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium (7,549 spectators), counting for the 6th stage of the Superliga play-off, on the limit, score 0-1.
It was a contested game, with chances at both goals, decided by a goal scored in a phase that did not announce anything. It was a pass from the left, from Tachtsidis, for Bîrliea, who, unmarked, from 10 meters, sent near the left bar (’71, 0-1).
The white-blues desperately looked for an equalizer, but Sava managed to keep the goal intact. The Transylvanians got their revenge against Science, who had won in the play-off round match, in Gruia, with 2-1
“U” Craiova: L. Popescu – Vlădoiu (’73, Pyry Soiri), Zajkov, Badelj, Bancu – Crețu, Mekvabishvili (’73, Cîmpanu) – Baiaram, Houri (’82, Ndong), Ivan – Markovic (’70, Căpățîna). Coach: Costel Gilca.
CFR Cluj: Sava – Mogoș, Boben, Kresic, Malico – Muhar, Keita, Tachtsidis (’78, Avounou) – C. Deac (’88, Manea), Michael (’68, Bîrligea), Otele. Coach: Francisc Dican.
Yellow cards: Capățînă ’80, Badelj ’90+4 / Deac ’42, Muhar ’54, Sava ’90, Manea ’90+4.
They refereed: Istvan Kovacs – Vasile Marinescu, Marius Mihai; Ovidiu Robu.
COUSIN: Rares Vidican, Ciprian Dansa.
Observers: Adrian Comănescu (CCA), Paul Mincu (LPF).
Super League
Play-offs, stage 6:
Wednesday, April 24: Farul – Rapid 3-1, Sepsi – FCSB 2-2.
Thursday, April 25: “U” Craiova – CFR Cluj 0-1.
Ranking: 1. FCSB 46 points (goal difference 10-5), 2. Farul 35 (13-6), 3. “U” Craiova 34 (8-8), 4. CFR Cluj 34 (8-10), 5. Rapid 29 (6-14), 6. Sepsis 28 (7-9).
Next step:
Saturday, April 27 – 20.30: FCSB – Farul.
Sunday, April 28 – 21.00: CFR Cluj – Sepsi.
Monday, April 29 – 20.30: Rapid – “U” Craiova.
Play-out, stage 6:
Tuesday, April 23: FC Voluntari – FCU Craiova 0-0, FC Botoşani – Dinamo 2-1.
Wednesday, April 24: U Cluj – Poli Iasi 1-0.
Thursday, April 25: UTA – Steel 3-1, Hermannstadt – Petrol 2-0.
Ranking: 1. Hermannstadt 31 (10-4), 2. UTA 31 (10-8), 3. Oțelul 30 (7-5), 4. U Cluj 29 (6-4), 5. Petrolul 26 (5-9) , 6. Voluntari 22 (10-8), 7. Botoșani 21 (9-8), 8. Iasi 21 (4-6), 9. Dinamo 20 (4-8), 10. FCU 19 (3-8) .
Next step:
Friday, April 26 – 20.00: Dinamo – Volunteers.
Saturday, April 27 – 5:30 p.m.: FCU – U Cluj.
Sunday, April 28 – 1:30 p.m.: Oțelul – Hermannstadt, 6:15 p.m.: Iasi – UTA.
Monday, April 29 – 5:30 p.m.: Petrolul – Botoşani.
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