Match Report
Astra, 7th on -1 points, faced a 37-point deficit to CSM Iaşi (4th, 36). Astra had been under-performing their position — 39th on five-round form against 7th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.17/0.83 for CSM Iaşi and 0.5/3.83 for Astra (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
Astra arrived off five straight defeats.
Stadionul Emil Alexandrescu staged the fixture, a ground that holds 13,000. On the scoreboard, CSM Iaşi led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
CSM Iaşi: Mykhailo Plokhotnyuk (45'), Sekou Camara (58'), Mykhailo Plokhotnyuk (78') · Astra: Iulian Ilie (61')
Key stats
Possession: CSM Iaşi 64% · Astra 36% · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 8-1