Universitatea Cluj 2-1 FC Botosani
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Universitatea Cluj won: Universitatea Cluj 2-1 FC Botosani in the Romanian Liga I (Round 3) on Mon, 3 Aug 2026 at Sepsi Duna Aréna, Sfântu Gheorghe. Universitatea Cluj goals: Alibek Aliev 50' (pen), Oucasse Mendy 73'. FC Botosani goals: Andrei Dumiter 38'. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Oucasse Mendy (8.5).
Match report
Universitatea Cluj beat FC Botosani 2-1
Universitatea Cluj came from behind to beat FC Botosani 2-1 at Sepsi Duna Aréna on Monday 3 August in the Romanian Liga I.
Andrei Dumiter put FC Botosani ahead on 38' (0-1), Alibek Aliev levelled for Universitatea Cluj from the penalty spot on 50' (1-1) and Oucasse Mendy restored Universitatea Cluj's lead on 73' (2-1).
Universitatea Cluj had 58% of the ball, shots were 18-14 (6-4 on target).
Oucasse Mendy (Universitatea Cluj) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 225. Referee: Marcel Bîrsan.
Match stats
| Universitatea Cluj | FC Botosani | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Total shots | 18 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 13 |
| Big chances | 5 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 398 (85%) | 277 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 6 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
Universitatea Cluj (4-1-2-3): Stefan Lefter, Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Dorin Codrea, Alexandru Chipciu, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Jug Stanojev, Alibek Aliev, Oucasse Mendy
FC Botosani (4-3-3): Giannis Anestis, Brian Bayeye, George Miron, Mamadou Diarra, Narcis Ilas, Lucas De Vega, Enriko Papa, Hervin Ongenda, Zoran Mitrov, Andrei Dumiter, Sebastian Mailat
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Enriko Papa (FC Botosani)
- 38' · Goal · Andrei Dumiter (FC Botosani)
- 40' · Yellow card · Dorin Codrea (Universitatea Cluj)
- 46' · Substitution · Pedro Pinho for Mouhamadou Drammeh (Universitatea Cluj)
- 46' · Substitution · Issouf Macalou for Dan Nistor (Universitatea Cluj)
- 50' · Goal · Alibek Aliev (Universitatea Cluj)
- 55' · Yellow card · Brian Bayeye (FC Botosani)
- 70' · Substitution · Stefan Bodisteanu for Zoran Mitrov (FC Botosani)
- 71' · Yellow card · Pedro Pinho (Universitatea Cluj)
- 73' · Goal · Oucasse Mendy (Universitatea Cluj)
- 74' · Substitution · Atanas Trica for Alibek Aliev (Universitatea Cluj)
- 74' · Substitution · Adams Friday for Dino Mikanovic (Universitatea Cluj)
- 76' · Substitution · Jovan Markovic for Enriko Papa (FC Botosani)
- 87' · Substitution · George Sorodoc for Andrei Dumiter (FC Botosani)
- 87' · Substitution · Mario Preda for Hervin Ongenda (FC Botosani)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Alexandru Chipciu (Universitatea Cluj)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Alin Chintes for Jug Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2013: Universitatea Cluj 8, draws 4, FC Botosani 3.
Questions
Who won Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
Universitatea Cluj won, 2-1 (Romanian Liga I) on Mon, 3 Aug 2026.
When and where is Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
Mon, 3 Aug 2026, 15:30 UTC at Sepsi Duna Aréna, Sfântu Gheorghe, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Cluj and FC Botosani?
In 15 league meetings since 2013: Universitatea Cluj 8 wins, 4 draws, FC Botosani 3 wins (goals 20-10).