CS Universitatea Craiova 1-0 Otelul Galati
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CS Universitatea Craiova won: CS Universitatea Craiova 1-0 Otelul Galati in the Romanian Liga I (Round 25) on Thu, 5 Feb 2026 at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova. CS Universitatea Craiova goals: David Matei 61'. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: David Matei (8.3).
Match report
CS Universitatea Craiova beat Otelul Galati 1-0
CS Universitatea Craiova edged Otelul Galati 1-0 at Complex Sportiv Craiova on Thursday 5 February in the Romanian Liga I.
David Matei put CS Universitatea Craiova ahead on 61' (1-0).
CS Universitatea Craiova had 48% of the ball, shots were 14-2 (5-0 on target).
David Matei (Universitatea Craiova) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,537. Referee: Florin Andrei.
Match stats
| CS Universitatea Craiova | Otelul Galati | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Total shots | 14 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 5 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 326 (78%) | 353 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 1 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 1 |
Lineups
CS Universitatea Craiova (3-5-2): Laurentiu Popescu, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, David Matei, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Steven Nsimba, Monday Etim
Otelul Galati (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca, Milen Zhelev, Diego Zivulic, Paul Iacob, Conrado, Pedro Nuno, Joao Lameira, Andrei Ciobanu, Denis Bordun, Patrick, Andrezinho
Key events
- 61' · Goal · David Matei (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 63' · Yellow card · Paul Iacob (Otelul Galati)
- 68' · Substitution · Gabriel Debeljuh for Patrick (Otelul Galati)
- 68' · Substitution · Stefan Baiaram for Monday Etim (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 68' · Substitution · Anzor Mekvabishvili for Tudor Baluta (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 68' · Substitution · Daniel Sandu for Denis Bordun (Otelul Galati)
- 80' · Substitution · Alexandru Cretu for Alexandru Cicaldau (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 80' · Substitution · Luca Basceanu for David Matei (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 80' · Substitution · Teles for Nicusor Bancu (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 82' · Substitution · Ne Lopes for Diego Zivulic (Otelul Galati)
- 82' · Substitution · Bruno Paz for Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul Galati)
- 87' · Substitution · Cristian Chira for Pedro Nuno (Otelul Galati)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Vasile Mogos (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Luca Basceanu (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Laurentiu Popescu (CS Universitatea Craiova)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2023: CS Universitatea Craiova 3, draws 3, Otelul Galati 1.
CS Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won CS Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati?
CS Universitatea Craiova won, 1-0 (Romanian Liga I) on Thu, 5 Feb 2026.
When and where is CS Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati?
Thu, 5 Feb 2026, 16:00 UTC at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between CS Universitatea Craiova and Otelul Galati?
In 7 league meetings since 2023: CS Universitatea Craiova 3 wins, 3 draws, Otelul Galati 1 wins (goals 8-5).