CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 FC Botosani
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CS Universitatea Craiova won: CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 FC Botosani in the Romanian Liga I (Round 23) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova. CS Universitatea Craiova goals: Alexandru Cicaldau 65', Monday Etim 83'. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Alexandru Cicaldau (8.1).
Match report
CS Universitatea Craiova beat FC Botosani 2-0
CS Universitatea Craiova got the better of FC Botosani 2-0 at Complex Sportiv Craiova on Saturday 24 January in the Romanian Liga I.
Alexandru Cicaldau put CS Universitatea Craiova ahead on 65' (1-0) and Monday Etim made it 2-0 on 83'.
CS Universitatea Craiova had 62% of the ball, shots were 10-8 (2-3 on target).
Alexandru Cicaldau (Universitatea Craiova) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,915. Referee: Marcel Bîrsan.
Match stats
| CS Universitatea Craiova | FC Botosani | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Total shots | 10 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 9 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 410 (82%) | 222 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 10 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 4 |
Lineups
CS Universitatea Craiova (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nikola Stevanovic, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, David Matei, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Steven Nsimba, Stefan Baiaram
FC Botosani (4-2-3-1): Giannis Anestis, Michael Pavlovic, George Miron, Elhadji Pape Diaw, Razvan Cret, Aldair Ferreira, Charles Petro, George Cimpanu, Hervin Ongenda, Sebastian Mailat, Stefan Bodisteanu
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Elhadji Pape Diaw (FC Botosani)
- 16' · Yellow card · Michael Pavlovic (FC Botosani)
- 29' · Yellow card · Stefan Baiaram (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 30' · Yellow card · Filipe Coelho (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 46' · Substitution · Tudor Baluta for Nikola Stevanovic (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 46' · Substitution · Ioan Dumiter for Stefan Bodisteanu (FC Botosani)
- 57' · Substitution · Mihai Bordeianu for Hervin Ongenda (FC Botosani)
- 57' · Substitution · Adams Friday for George Cimpanu (FC Botosani)
- 59' · Yellow card · Anzor Mekvabishvili (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 64' · Substitution · Monday Etim for Stefan Baiaram (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 65' · Goal · Alexandru Cicaldau (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 71' · Substitution · Mykola Kovtalyuk for Michael Pavlovic (FC Botosani)
- 74' · Yellow card · Mykola Kovtalyuk (FC Botosani)
- 76' · Yellow card · Adams Friday (FC Botosani)
- 78' · Substitution · Assad Al Hamlawi for Steven Nsimba (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 78' · Substitution · Teles for Anzor Mekvabishvili (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 80' · Substitution · Alexandru Tiganasu for Elhadji Pape Diaw (FC Botosani)
- 83' · Goal · Monday Etim (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Luca Basceanu for David Matei (CS Universitatea Craiova)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2021: CS Universitatea Craiova 5, draws 6, FC Botosani 3.
CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
CS Universitatea Craiova won, 2-0 (Romanian Liga I) on Sat, 24 Jan 2026.
When and where is CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 18:00 UTC at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between CS Universitatea Craiova and FC Botosani?
In 14 league meetings since 2021: CS Universitatea Craiova 5 wins, 6 draws, FC Botosani 3 wins (goals 22-15).