Universitatea Craiova steals a draw against FCSB. HIGHLIGHTS

BUCHAREST. Universitatea Craiova was able to clinch a late draw against FCSB with a late goal from E. Koljic .

Universitatea Craiova steals a draw against FCSB. HIGHLIGHTS

BUCHAREST. Universitatea Craiova was capable to clinch a draw against FCSB with a late goal from E. Koljic  scored in the (90′) after FCSB got a lead with a goal from M. Edjouma (2′).

The match was played at the Arena Naţională stadium in Bucharest on Sunday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Adrian Viorel Cojocaru assisted by George Florin Neacșu and Bogdan Mihai Gheorghe. The 4th official was Iulian Dima. The weather was clear. The temperature was cold at 13 degrees Celsius or 55.31 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 64%.​

Match Statistics​

  • 0 Ball Possession 0
Shots
  • 10 Total 6
  • 4 On Target 1
  • 6 Off Target 4
  • 0 Shots blocked 0
  • 120 Attack 135
  • 70 Dangerous attack 66
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 8 Corners 7
  • 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 13 Total 12
  • 3 Yellow Cards 2
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 3 Substitutions 5

The overall ball possession was identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.

Ball possession

There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. FCSB was in possession of the ball for 0% of the time vs. Universitatea Craiova that controlled the ball for 0% of the time.

Attitude and shots

FCSB was more pushing with 70 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 4 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough FCSB to win the match​.

FCSB shot 10 times, 4 on target, 6 off target. On the other side, Universitatea Craiova shot 6 times, 1 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

FCSB received 3 yellow cards (Andrei Cordea, Octavian Popescu and D. Miculescu). On the other side, Universitatea Craiova received 2 yellow cards (Raúl Silva and Bogdan Vatajelu).

Match Timeline

2'
6'
Raúl Silva- Yellow
32'
Octavian Popescu- Yellow
33'
51'
David Miculescu- Yellow
60'
61'
Elvir Koljic- sub ->A. Ișfan
61'
64'
67'
76'
76'
76'
Ștefan Vlădoiu- sub ->Basilio Ndong
83'
90'
Elvir Koljic(goal)

Standings

After playing this match, FCSB will have 48 points to remain in the 3rd place. On the opposite side, Universitatea Craiova will have 45 points to hold in the 5th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Liga 1, FCSB will play away against Argeş on the 26th of February with a 9-1 head to head in favor of FCSB (3 draws).

Universitatea Craiova will host Argeş on the 1st of March with a 7-2 head to head in favor of Universitatea Craiova (3 draws).

FCSB – Formation

FCSB
G
Ș. Târnovanu 32.Romania
D
Joonas Tamm 16.Estonia
D
Risto Radunovic 33.Montenegro
D
Iulian Cristea 17.Romania
M
Malcom Edjouma 18.France
Goals2'
M
Deian Sorescu 22.Romania
M
Adrian Şut 8.Romania
F
A. Cordea 98.Romania
32'
F
Octavian Popescu 10.Romania
64' 33'
F
Florinel Coman 7.Romania
83'
F
David Miculescu 11.Romania
67' 60'
Substitutes
G
Andrei Vlad 99.Romania
D
Valentin Crețu 2.Romania
D
Denis Haruț  6.Romania
D
Joyskim Dawa 5.Cameroon
D
Alexandru Pantea  28.Romania
M
Boban Nikolov 24.Macedonia
83'
M
E. Radaslavescu 80.Romania
M
Răzvan Oaidă 26.Romania
64'
F
Billel Omrani 19.Algeria
67'

FCSB started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

The manager Mihai Doru Pintilii decided to play with the following team: Ștefan Târnovanu, Joonas Tamm, Risto Radunović, Iulian Lucian Cristea, Malcom Edjouma, Deian Cristian Sorescu, Adrian Gheorghe Şut, Andrei Cordea, Octavian Popescu, Florinel Teodor Coman and David Raul Miculescu.

The home team had on the bench: Valentin Iulian Crețu, Boban Nikolov, Andrei Daniel Vlad, Denis Graţian Haruţ, Eduard Gabriel Radaslavescu, Răzvan Constantin Oaidă, Joyskim Dawa, Gregory Pantea and Abdel Slem Billel Omrani.

Substitutions

FCSB made 3 changes: Octavian Popescu for Răzvan Oaidă (64′), D. Miculescu for Billel Omrani (67′) and Florinel Coman for Boban Nikolov (83′).

Universitatea Craiova – Formation

Universitatea Craiova
G
Laurențiu Popescu 21.Romania
D
Raúl Silva 34.Brazil
6'
D
51'
D
Gjoko Zajkov 26.Macedonia
M
Basilio Ndong 12.Equatorial Guinea
76'
M
Alexandru Mateiu 8.Romania
M
Alexandru Creţu 4.Romania
76'
F
A. Ișfan 31.Romania
61'
F
Andrei Ivan 9.Romania
F
Jovan Marković 20.Romania
61'
F
Alexandru Cîmpanu 7.Romania
76'
Substitutes
G
David Lazar 1.Romania
D
V. Găman 25.Romania
D
B. Mitrea 3.Romania
D
Ștefan Vlădoiu 2.Romania
76'
M
David Sala 35.Romania
76'
M
A. Roguljić 24.Croatia
61'
F
S. Hanca 33.Romania
F
Elvir Koljic 19.Bosnia and Herzegovina
61' Goals90'
F
Rivaldinho 17.Brazil
76'

Universitatea Craiova started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Mirel Matei Radoi played with: Iulian-Laurenţiu Popescu, Raúl Michel Melo da Silva, Bogdan Ilie Vătăjelu, Gjoko Zajkov, Basilio Ndong Owono Nchamaaa, Alexandru Mateiu, Alexandru Crețu, Alexandru Mihai Ișfan, Andrei Virgil Ivan, Jovan Markovic and George Alexandru Cimpanu.

The following players were sitting on the bench: Marius Valerică Găman, Sergiu Cătălin Hanca, Bogdan Alexandru Mitrea, David Sala, Ştefan Marinel Vlădoiu, Elvir Koljič, Ante Roguljić, David Beniamin Lazar and Rivaldo Vitor Ferreira Mosca.

Substitutions

Universitatea Craiova made 5 changes: J. Marković for Ante Roguljic (61′), A. Ișfan for Elvir Koljić (61′), Alexandru Cretu for Rivaldinho (76′), George Cimpanu for David Sala (76′) and Basilio Ndong for Stefan Vlădoiu (76′).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Liga 1.​