CFR Cluj narrowly defeated FC Voluntari (1-0) and the Romanian champions return to the top of the rankings at the end of the stage at number 23.

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

ChFR Cluj, the sixth consecutive victory in direct matches with FC Voluntari

Dan Petrescu’s team mostly controlled the game at the Angel Iordanescu Stadium and dictated the tempo of the game.

Despite dominating the first half, Transylvania didn’t open the scoring until the 69th minute when the game was fairly even.

Argentina’s Cristian Paz scored an own goal after a set-piece and the Romanian champions return to Cluj with all three points.

Voluntariul remains in 9th place with 26 points, while Transylvania returns to the top of the championship.

Super League standings:

1. CFR Cluj 50 years

2. Constanta Lighthouse 48p

3. Rapid Bucharest 42b

4. FCSB 41 p

5. University of Kraiów 41 p

6. Sepsi OSK 32 p