Otelul Galati 2-1 CFR Cluj
Updated
Otelul Galati won: Otelul Galati 2-1 CFR Cluj in the Romanian Liga I (Round 1) on Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at Stadionul Oţelul, Galaţi. Otelul Galati goals: João Lameira 4', Patrick 86'. CFR Cluj goals: Andrei Cordea 58'. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Pedro Nuno (8.8).
Match report
Otelul Galati beat CFR Cluj 2-1
Otelul Galati squeezed past CFR Cluj 2-1 at Stadionul Oţelul on Saturday 18 July in the Romanian Liga I.
João Lameira put Otelul Galati ahead on 4' (1-0), Andrei Cordea levelled for CFR Cluj on 58' (1-1) and Patrick restored Otelul Galati's lead on 86' (2-1).
Patrick's 86' strike proved decisive.
Otelul Galati had 45% of the ball, shots were 15-15 (6-4 on target).
Pedro Nuno (Otelul Galati) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 4,743. Referee: Florin Andrei.
Match stats
| Otelul Galati | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Total shots | 15 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 14 |
| Big chances | 7 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 292 (78%) | 370 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 15 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
Otelul Galati (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca, Milen Zhelev, Né Lopes, Paul Iacob, Kazu, Pedro Nuno, João Lameira, Andrei Ciobanu, Denis Bordun, Patrick, Andrézinho
CFR Cluj (4-3-3): Octavian Vâlceanu, Christopher Braun, Aly Abeid, Damjan Djokovic, Camora, Karlo Muhar, Ovidiu Perianu, Alin Fica, Andrei Cordea, Andres Sfait, Meriton Korenica
Key events
- 4' · Goal · João Lameira (Otelul Galati)
- 58' · Goal · Andrei Cordea (CFR Cluj)
- 63' · Substitution · Adrian Paun for Ovidiu Perianu (CFR Cluj)
- 63' · Substitution · Teodor Lungu for Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul Galati)
- 63' · Substitution · Dan-Cristian Neicu for Denis Bordun (Otelul Galati)
- 76' · Yellow card · Damjan Djokovic (CFR Cluj)
- 83' · Substitution · Lorenzo Biliboc for Meriton Korenica (CFR Cluj)
- 83' · Substitution · Simão Rocha for Camora (CFR Cluj)
- 86' · Goal · Patrick (Otelul Galati)
- 88' · Substitution · Nicolae Sula for Andrei Cordea (CFR Cluj)
- 88' · Substitution · Luka Zahovic for Alin Fica (CFR Cluj)
- 90' · Substitution · Matei Frunza for Pedro Nuno (Otelul Galati)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2012: Otelul Galati 3, draws 2, CFR Cluj 8.
Questions
Who won Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj?
Otelul Galati won, 2-1 (Romanian Liga I) on Sat, 18 Jul 2026.
When and where is Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj?
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, 15:30 UTC at Stadionul Oţelul, Galaţi, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between Otelul Galati and CFR Cluj?
In 13 league meetings since 2012: Otelul Galati 3 wins, 2 draws, CFR Cluj 8 wins (goals 14-21).