With Andrea Mandorlini back on the bench, CFR Cluj won 2-0 in front of newly promoted Poli Iasi.

Players of CFR ClujPhoto: Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

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CFR Cluj, first leg win with Poli Iași

CFR Cluj achieved success in the first stage of the new season of the Romanian Super League.

The team, trained by Andrea Mandorlini, welcomed the visit of Iasi Polytechnic on their own territory and won without much trouble.

The visitors scored only 4 minutes later after a gross mistake by the Transylvanian defense, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.

CFR responded in the 12th minute and opened the scoring through Birlighea, who performed a simple formality from a few meters after being denied in front of goalkeeper Yankov.

The hosts could have extended their lead before the break, but Zvek and Jefte missed crucial chances to grab the goal.

In the second half, Christy Manea took advantage of a mistake by the visitors’ defense and scored 2:0 with a header (min. 49).

The CFR team could still score until the end, but Ayeti could not get a header.

For CFR, a trip to UTA Arad follows, while the Moldovans will welcome a visit from Hermannstadt.

Here you can see the results of the match between CFR Cluj and Polytechnic of Iasi

Schedule of the first stage of the Super League season 2023-2024

Friday, July 14

Ocellul Galats – UTA Arad 1-1

FC Rapid 1923 – Sepsi USK St. George 0-0

Saturday, July 15

FC Germanstadt – Farul Constanta 0-1

21:30 / CFR 1907 Cluj – Iasi Polytechnic

Sunday, July 16

18:30 / Petrolul Ploiesti – Cluj University

21:30 / FC U Craiova 1948 – FCSB

Monday, July 17

18:30 / FC Voluntari – FC Botoshani

21:30 / Dynamo – University of Craiova