Match Report
Both sides brought 10 points into this one — Otelul 9th, CFR Cluj 12th. CFR Cluj had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 7th in the league over the last five rounds against 12th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Otelul 1.29 scored and 1.14 conceded per game, CFR Cluj 1.57 and 1.43, with the league averaging 1.24.
7 matches unbeaten backed Otelul's arrival.
The sides have met 6 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Otelul, 2 draws and 3 for CFR Cluj, at 2.67 goals per meeting.
The venue was Stadionul Oţelul, with room for 13,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, Otelul led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Otelul: João Lameira (4'), Patrick Fernandes (86') · CFR Cluj: Andrei Cordea (58')
Key stats
Possession: Otelul 45% · CFR Cluj 55% · Total shots: 15-15 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 6-4