FC Kraiova 1948 won the second match of this play-out. The format, prepared by Nicolo Napoli, decisively defeated the University of Cluj (3-1), at the end of the match under the control of Olteni.

Niccolo NapoliPhoto: Inquam Photos / Justinel Stavaru

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Aurelian Kitsu, Olteni’s hat-trick in the first half

FC Craiova 1948, recently knocked out of the Romanian Cup quarter-finals by UTA Arad (1-0), beat University of Cluj.

Oltensi decided the match in the first half thanks to Aurelian Kitz.

Former player Farului scored a hat-trick in 22 minutes (5, 7 and 27 minutes) and set up the final score straight from the break.

Yoan Ovidiu Sabau’s men remained outnumbered in the second half after Andriy Miron was sent off in the middle of the game.

“Red caps” reduced the difference in the end (min. 90+2), in the phase when Duarte scored an own goal.

Here you can see the results of the match between Cluj University and FC U Craiova 1948

Play-out standings

1 FC U Craiova 1948 26p

2 Petrolul Ploiesti 24p

3 FC Voluntari 22b

4 FC Botoshani 20p

5 University of Cluj 20p

6 Chindia Târgoviste 19s

7 UTA Arad 18p

8 Germanstadt 18p

9 FC Argesh 14p

10 CS Mioveni 11p