CS Universitatea Craiova 1-2 UTA Arad
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UTA Arad won: CS Universitatea Craiova 1-2 UTA Arad in the Romanian Liga I (Round 16) on Sun, 9 Nov 2025 at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova. CS Universitatea Craiova goals: Oleksandr Romanchuk 36'. UTA Arad goals: Luca Mihai 24', Valentin Costache 76'. Sent off: Alexandru Cicaldau (79'). Possession: 71-29. Player of the match: Oleksandr Romanchuk (8.3).
Match report
UTA Arad beat CS Universitatea Craiova 2-1
UTA Arad edged CS Universitatea Craiova 2-1 away from home at Complex Sportiv Craiova on Sunday 9 November in the Romanian Liga I.
Luca Mihai put UTA Arad ahead on 24' (0-1), Oleksandr Romanchuk levelled for CS Universitatea Craiova on 36' (1-1) and Valentin Costache restored UTA Arad's lead on 76' (1-2).
Alexandru Cicaldau (CS Universitatea Craiova) was sent off on 79'.
CS Universitatea Craiova had 71% of the ball, shots were 23-5 (5-2 on target).
Oleksandr Romanchuk (Universitatea Craiova) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 10,842. Referee: Szabolcs Kovacs.
Match stats
| CS Universitatea Craiova | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 71 | 29 |
| Total shots | 23 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 2 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 479 (87%) | 156 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 15 | 1 |
| Total shots | 23 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 1 |
| Shots outside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
CS Universitatea Craiova (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Juraj Badelj, Carlos Mora, David Matei, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Florin Stefan, Assad Al Hamlawi, Stefan Baiaram
UTA Arad (4-2-3-1): Andrei Gorcea, Mark Tutu, Dmytro Pospelov, Florent Poulolo, Andrea Padula, Denis Hrezdac, Luca Mihai, Valentin Costache, Alin Roman, Marinos Tzionis, Hakim Abdallah
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Luca Mihai (UTA Arad)
- 36' · Goal · Oleksandr Romanchuk (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 52' · Yellow card · Carlos Mora (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 52' · Yellow card · Denis Hrezdac (UTA Arad)
- 69' · Substitution · Nicusor Bancu for Florin Stefan (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 69' · Substitution · Monday Etim for Stefan Baiaram (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 69' · Substitution · Steven Nsimba for Juraj Badelj (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 72' · Yellow card · Alexandru Cicaldau (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 73' · Yellow card · Steven Nsimba (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 76' · Goal · Valentin Costache (UTA Arad)
- 79' · Red card · Alexandru Cicaldau (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 80' · Substitution · Luca Basceanu for David Matei (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 81' · Substitution · Marius Coman for Hakim Abdallah (UTA Arad)
- 89' · Substitution · Ovidiu Popescu for Alin Roman (UTA Arad)
- 89' · Substitution · Din Alomerovic for Marinos Tzionis (UTA Arad)
- 89' · Yellow card · Andrei Gorcea (UTA Arad)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2021: CS Universitatea Craiova 7, draws 3, UTA Arad 2.
CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad?
UTA Arad won, 1-2 (Romanian Liga I) on Sun, 9 Nov 2025.
When and where is CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad?
Sun, 9 Nov 2025, 15:30 UTC at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between CS Universitatea Craiova and UTA Arad?
In 12 league meetings since 2021: CS Universitatea Craiova 7 wins, 3 draws, UTA Arad 2 wins (goals 25-13).