Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Universitatea Craiova 3rd with 52 points, SCM Gloria Buzau 10th with 17, 35 apart. Recent form told a different story for Universitatea Craiova: only 24th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 0.44/1.56 for SCM Gloria Buzau and 1.5/0.93 for Universitatea Craiova (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.16.
Recent form was uneven: 3/15 points for SCM Gloria Buzau, 10/15 for Universitatea Craiova.
The venue was Stadionul Gloria in Buzau, with room for 20,154 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Universitatea Craiova led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Universitatea Craiova: Ștefan Baiaram (90'), Luis Paradela (18')