Match Report
Otelul went into the game 3rd in the table on 49 points; Brașov Steagul Renașt sat 1st on 44 — a 5-point gap. The last five rounds placed Otelul no better than 31st for form, against 3rd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Otelul 0.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game, Brașov Steagul Renașt 3.83 and 0.83, with the league averaging 1.24.
Otelul had not lost in 15 games.
Stadionul Oţelul staged the fixture, a ground that holds 13,500. Otelul led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Otelul: G. Cârjan (54'), M. Mitoi (34') · Brașov Steagul Renașt: R. Lazăr (89')
Key stats
Total shots: 12-6 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 4-5