CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 Petrolul Ploiesti
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CS Universitatea Craiova won: CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 Petrolul Ploiesti in the Romanian Liga I (Round 7) on Sun, 24 Aug 2025 at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova. CS Universitatea Craiova goals: Alexandru Cretu 76', Stefan Baiaram 80'. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Anzor Mekvabishvili (8.6).
Match report
CS Universitatea Craiova beat Petrolul Ploiesti 2-0
CS Universitatea Craiova beat Petrolul Ploiesti 2-0 at Complex Sportiv Craiova on Sunday 24 August in the Romanian Liga I.
Alexandru Cretu put CS Universitatea Craiova ahead on 76' (1-0) and Stefan Baiaram made it 2-0 on 80'.
CS Universitatea Craiova had 61% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (9-0 on target).
Anzor Mekvabishvili (Universitatea Craiova) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 16,263. Referee: Florin Andrei.
Match stats
| CS Universitatea Craiova | Petrolul Ploiesti | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 558 (88%) | 306 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
| Shots outside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
CS Universitatea Craiova (4-3-3): Silviu Lung Jr., Mihnea Radulescu, Vasile Mogos, Nikola Stevanovic, Florin Stefan, Alexandru Cretu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cicaldau, Lyes Houri, Steven Nsimba, Luca Basceanu
Petrolul Ploiesti (4-2-3-1): Raul Balbarau, Ricardinho, Paul Papp, Yohan Roche, Franjo Prce, Alexandru Mateiu, Tommi Jyry, Valentin Gheorghe, Gheorghe Grozav, David Paraschiv, Konstantinos Doumtsios
Key events
- 28' · Yellow card · Tommi Jyry (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 46' · Substitution · Alin Botogan for David Paraschiv (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 46' · Substitution · Sergiu Hanca for Valentin Gheorghe (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 60' · Substitution · Carlos Mora for Alexandru Cicaldau (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 61' · Substitution · Stefan Baiaram for Luca Basceanu (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 63' · Substitution · Baiano for Konstantinos Doumtsios (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 64' · Yellow card · Raul Balbarau (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 68' · Substitution · Assad Al Hamlawi for Steven Nsimba (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 68' · Substitution · David Barbu for Mihnea Radulescu (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 76' · Goal · Alexandru Cretu (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 79' · Substitution · Brahima Doukansy for Alexandru Mateiu (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 79' · Substitution · Adi Chica-Rosa for Tommi Jyry (Petrolul Ploiesti)
- 80' · Goal · Stefan Baiaram (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 82' · Substitution · Vladimir Screciu for Lyes Houri (CS Universitatea Craiova)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2022: CS Universitatea Craiova 6, draws 2, Petrolul Ploiesti 1.
CS Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won CS Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
CS Universitatea Craiova won, 2-0 (Romanian Liga I) on Sun, 24 Aug 2025.
When and where is CS Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Sun, 24 Aug 2025, 15:30 UTC at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between CS Universitatea Craiova and Petrolul Ploiesti?
In 9 league meetings since 2022: CS Universitatea Craiova 6 wins, 2 draws, Petrolul Ploiesti 1 wins (goals 18-7).