Match Report
The table read 5th (Hermannstadt, 13 pts) against 6th (Botoşani, 12 pts), 1 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Botoşani: only 25th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. Against a league average of 1.26 goals per team per game, Hermannstadt ran at 1.44 scored and 1.11 conceded, Botoşani at 1.44 and 1.89.
Across 10 recorded meetings, Hermannstadt have 5 wins to Botoşani's 2, with 3 draws, at 2.9 goals per meeting. 60% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Stadionul Municipal, with room for 12,300 spectators. On the scoreboard, Hermannstadt led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Hermannstadt: Sergiu Buş (59'), Dragoș Albu (72'), Aurelian Chițu (31')
Key stats
Possession: Hermannstadt 44% · Botoşani 56% · Total shots: 24-5 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 11-2