CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 CFR Cluj
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CS Universitatea Craiova won: CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 CFR Cluj in the Romanian Liga I (Round 3) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova. CS Universitatea Craiova goals: Anzor Mekvabishvili 56', Assad Al Hamlawi 61'. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Anzor Mekvabishvili (8.3).
Match report
CS Universitatea Craiova beat CFR Cluj 2-0
CS Universitatea Craiova saw off CFR Cluj 2-0 at Complex Sportiv Craiova on Monday 6 April in the Romanian Liga I.
Anzor Mekvabishvili put CS Universitatea Craiova ahead on 56' (1-0) and Assad Al Hamlawi made it 2-0 on 61'.
CS Universitatea Craiova had 57% of the ball, shots were 9-10 (6-1 on target).
Anzor Mekvabishvili (Universitatea Craiova) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 19,754. Referee: Marcel Bîrsan.
Match stats
| CS Universitatea Craiova | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 336 (80%) | 247 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 6 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 4 |
Lineups
CS Universitatea Craiova (3-4-3): Laurentiu Popescu, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, Alexandru Cicâldau, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Florin Stefan, David Matei, Assad Al Hamlawi, Monday Etim
CFR Cluj (4-2-3-1): Mihai Popa, Christopher Braun, Sheriff Sinyan, Marian Huja, Aly Abeid, Karlo Muhar, Tidiane Keita, Lorenzo Biliboc, Meriton Korenica, Andrei Cordea, Alibek Aliev
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Tidiane Keita (CFR Cluj)
- 23' · Yellow card · Marian Huja (CFR Cluj)
- 39' · Yellow card · Anzor Mekvabishvili (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 46' · Substitution · Matei Cristian Ilie for Marian Huja (CFR Cluj)
- 50' · Yellow card · Mihai Popa (CFR Cluj)
- 56' · Goal · Anzor Mekvabishvili (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 61' · Goal · Assad Al Hamlawi (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 62' · Substitution · Steven Nsimba for Assad Al Hamlawi (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 63' · Substitution · Stefan Baiaram for Monday Etim (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 63' · Substitution · Tudor Baluta for Anzor Mekvabishvili (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 66' · Yellow card · Oleksandr Romanchuk (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 69' · Substitution · Alin Fica for Tidiane Keita (CFR Cluj)
- 69' · Substitution · Adrian Paun for Andrei Cordea (CFR Cluj)
- 69' · Substitution · Luka Zahovic for Alibek Aliev (CFR Cluj)
- 84' · Substitution · Mohammed Kamara for Karlo Muhar (CFR Cluj)
- 86' · Substitution · Teles for Alexandru Cicâldau (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 90' · Substitution · Luca Basceanu for David Matei (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Steven Nsimba (CS Universitatea Craiova)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2021: CS Universitatea Craiova 8, draws 8, CFR Cluj 7.
CS Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won CS Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj?
CS Universitatea Craiova won, 2-0 (Romanian Liga I) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026.
When and where is CS Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 17:30 UTC at Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between CS Universitatea Craiova and CFR Cluj?
In 23 league meetings since 2021: CS Universitatea Craiova 8 wins, 8 draws, CFR Cluj 7 wins (goals 26-26).