Petrolul Ploiesti lost their chance to top the Superliga play-offs after a 0-2 home defeat to Cluj University in the fourth round.

Ioan Ovidiu SabauPhoto: Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Petrolul Ploiesti – U Cluj 0-2, play-out of the Super League

After three consecutive victories in the play-out, “Petrol” suffered its first defeat on its own field.

On a rain-damaged pitch, former player Oleksandru Chipchu opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a shot from the edge of the penalty area.

Yoan Ovidiu Sabau’s men doubled their lead six minutes later when Dan Nistor headed home from an inside free-kick.

After this victory, Cluj University scores 23 points, which is four more than the first position of the barrier.

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The fourth stage of the Super League play-out

U Craiova 1948 – FC Voluntari 3-3

UTA – FC Botoshani 0-2

CS Mioveni – Hermannstadt 0-2

Petrolul Ploiesti – University of Cluj 0-2

FC Argesh – Chindia Tirgovishte / Monday 15:00