CFR Cluj 2-1 Petrolul Ploiesti
Updated
CFR Cluj won: CFR Cluj 2-1 Petrolul Ploiesti in the Romanian Liga I (Round 28) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, Cluj-Napoca. CFR Cluj goals: Meriton Korenica 62', Lorenzo Biliboc 81'. Petrolul Ploiesti goals: Paul Papp 71'. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Meriton Korenica (8.5).
Match report
CFR Cluj beat Petrolul Ploiesti 2-1
CFR Cluj squeezed past Petrolul Ploiesti 2-1 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu on Saturday 21 February in the Romanian Liga I.
Meriton Korenica put CFR Cluj ahead on 62' (1-0), Paul Papp levelled for Petrolul Ploiesti on 71' (1-1) and Lorenzo Biliboc restored CFR Cluj's lead on 81' (2-1).
CFR Cluj had 65% of the ball, shots were 26-9 (8-3 on target).
Meriton Korenica (CFR Cluj) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 3,117. Referee: Marcel Bîrsan.
Match stats
| CFR Cluj | Petrolul Ploiesti | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Total shots | 26 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 465 (85%) | 220 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 26 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
CFR Cluj (4-3-3): Mihai Popa, Aly Abeid, Sheriff Sinyan, Matei Cristian Ilie, Camora, Karlo Muhar, Damjan Djokovic, Adrian Paun, Lorenzo Biliboc, Alibek Aliev, Meriton Korenica
Petrolul Ploiesti (3-4-3): Raul Balbarau, Yohan Roche, Paul Papp, Franjo Prce, Ricardinho, Marco Dulca, Tommi Jyry, Andres Dumitrescu, Alin Botogan, Adi Chica-Rosa, Valentin Gheorghe
Key events
- 37' · Yellow card · Matei Cristian Ilie (CFR Cluj)
- 46' · Substitution · Rares Pop for Alin Botogan (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 50' · Yellow card · Meriton Korenica (CFR Cluj)
- 58' · Substitution · Gheorghe Grozav for Adi Chica-Rosa (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 59' · Substitution · Rafinha for Valentin Gheorghe (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 62' · Goal · Meriton Korenica (CFR Cluj)
- 68' · Substitution · Luka Zahovic for Adrian Paun (CFR Cluj)
- 71' · Goal · Paul Papp (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 77' · Yellow card · Yohan Roche (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 77' · Yellow card · Damjan Djokovic (CFR Cluj)
- 78' · Yellow card · Alibek Aliev (CFR Cluj)
- 80' · Substitution · Bismarck Adjei-Boateng for Marco Dulca (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 80' · Substitution · Alin Razvan Fica for Karlo Muhar (CFR Cluj)
- 81' · Goal · Lorenzo Biliboc (CFR Cluj)
- 83' · Substitution · Danel Dongmo for Andres Dumitrescu (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 88' · Substitution · Marian Huja for Alibek Aliev (CFR Cluj)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2012: CFR Cluj 8, draws 5, Petrolul Ploiesti 5.
Questions
Who won CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
CFR Cluj won, 2-1 (Romanian Liga I) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026.
When and where is CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 16:00 UTC at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, Cluj-Napoca, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between CFR Cluj and Petrolul Ploiesti?
In 18 league meetings since 2012: CFR Cluj 8 wins, 5 draws, Petrolul Ploiesti 5 wins (goals 22-16).