Match Report
In the standings it was Metalul Buzău 2nd on 33 points, Focsani 7th on 19 — separated by 14. Metalul Buzău ranked just 28th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. Against a league average of 1.19 goals per team per game, Metalul Buzău ran at 1.5 scored and 1.67 conceded, Focsani at 1 and 1.33.
The sides have met 8 times in the GioScore results database: 5 wins for Metalul Buzău, 0 draws and 3 for Focsani, at 3.5 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 38% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 88% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 63%.
The match was played at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu (capacity 3,000). It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Metalul Buzău: Alberto Olaru (77'), Petruș Pintilie (82' og), Alin Nica (90')
Key stats
Possession: Metalul Buzău 62% · Focsani 38% · Total shots: 11-5 · On target: 6-0 · Corners: 10-2