Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hermannstadt (2nd, 61 pts) held a 24-point advantage over Viitorul Şelimbăr (2nd, 37 pts). Viitorul Şelimbăr's recent output lagged their position: 38th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.4/0.5 for Hermannstadt and 2.83/0.67 for Viitorul Şelimbăr (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
Defeat had not touched Hermannstadt in 10 games, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
Stadionul Municipal Gaz Metan in Medias staged the fixture, a ground that holds 7,814. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Hermannstadt led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-2.