Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Minerul Motru 7th with 49 points, FC Petrom Chimia Craiova 16th with 31, 18 apart. FC Petrom Chimia Craiova's recent output outran their position: 4th on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.72/1.53 for Minerul Motru and 0.88/1.44 for FC Petrom Chimia Craiova (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.33.
FC Petrom Chimia Craiova entered with four losses in a row.
Stadionul Minerul in Matasari, capacity 19,128, hosted the game.


