Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Corvinul Hunedoara 1st with 53 points, Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt 7th with 2, 51 apart. Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's recent output lagged their position: 44th on form over five rounds while 7th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt 0.57 scored and 2.71 conceded per game, Corvinul Hunedoara 1.76 and 0.62, with the league averaging 1.36.
5 matches unbeaten backed Corvinul Hunedoara's arrival. Recent form was uneven: 4/15 points for Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt, 13/15 for Corvinul Hunedoara.
The venue was Stadionul Municipal Ceahlăul, with room for 18,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Corvinul Hunedoara led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-3.
Goal scorers
Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt: Alexandru Anton (67'), Carl Davordzie (90') · Corvinul Hunedoara: Sérgio Ribeiro (32'), Pedro Albino (34'), Sérgio Ribeiro (78')
Key stats
Possession: Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt 50% · Corvinul Hunedoara 50% · Total shots: 9-11 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 6-4