Match Report
The table gap was wide: 50 points between Rapid Bucuresti (2nd, 56 pts) and Farul Constanța (10th, 6 pts). Rapid Bucuresti ranked just 29th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 0.89/1.22 for Farul Constanța and 1.57/1 for Rapid Bucuresti (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Farul Constanța 3, draws 1, Rapid Bucuresti 4, at 3.5 goals per meeting. The pattern favours whoever hosts: home teams have won 63% of the meetings. History points to goals: 88% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 75%.
The venue was Stadionul Central, with room for 4,545 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Farul Constanța led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
Farul Constanța: Alexandru Ișfan (19'), Denis Alibec (45'), Ionuț Vînă (53') · Rapid Bucuresti: Andrei Borza (40')
Key stats
Possession: Farul Constanța 42% · Rapid Bucuresti 58% · Total shots: 13-15 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 5-7