Match summary
Before kickoff, Chindia Târgovişte (2nd, 37 pts) were 16 points ahead of Pandurii Târgu Jiu (10th, 21 pts). Before kickoff, Pandurii Târgu Jiu were 10th in the table but 16th on points from the last five league games. Chindia Târgovişte had won 12 matches in a row before this one.

