Match Report
The table gap was wide: 31 points between Minerul Lupeni (2nd, 40 pts) and Păușești (6th, 9 pts). Minerul Lupeni had been under-performing their position — 15th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Against a league average of 1.6 goals per team per game, Minerul Lupeni ran at 1.45 scored and 1.05 conceded, Păușești at 1.57 and 1.57.
Momentum sat with Minerul Lupeni, winners of their last four.
The venue was Stadionul Minerul, Lupeni in Stadionul Minerul, with room for 3,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Minerul Lupeni led 3-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 4-0.




