Match Report
In the standings it was Gloria Bistrita 6th on 8 points, CSM Slatina 2nd on 17 — separated by 9. Recent form told a different story for Gloria Bistrita: only 30th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. Against a league average of 1.36 goals per team per game, Gloria Bistrita ran at 1.43 scored and 1.14 conceded, CSM Slatina at 1.86 and 0.57.
The venue was Stadionul Gloria, with room for 180,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Gloria Bistrita led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Gloria Bistrita: B. Ćavar (34') · CSM Slatina: Ionuț Năstăsie (86'), Óscar Siafa (90')
Key stats
Possession: Gloria Bistrita 43% · CSM Slatina 57% · Total shots: 13-14 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 8-2