Olympia University Cluj advanced to the second round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League after beating Israeli champions Kiryat GAT 4-3 on penalties.

Olympic University of ClujPhoto: Inquam Photos / Simion Sebastian Tataru

Olympia University Cluj, victory in the penalty shootout with Kiryat GAT

The match was held at the “Chetate” stadium in Alba Iulia, the score was 0:0 after 120 minutes.

According to FRF, “Cluj” reached the final match of the tournament after defeating “Spartak Mijava” (Slovakia) with a score of 6:2 on Wednesday, September 6.

First XI of Cluj University: 41 Samantha Ann Blazek, 2 Delaney Dombek Lindahl, 3 Oluwakemi Famuditi, 5 Mykhailo Elizabeth Johnson, 6 Adina Giurgiu, 10 Carolina Tabour, 11 Mara Batea, 15 Andrea Pinzariou, 22 Maria Stamate, 90 Carmen Markou (C), 99 Ioana Balachanu. Reserves: 81 Briana Brichy, 8 Sonya Bumbar, 14 Adina Kristina Borodi, 17 Helga Renata Varo, 19 Anamaria Philip, 20 Karina Bede, 21 Ioana-Symona Sigeartau, 23 Noemi Vinci, 26 Andrea-Rebeka Nyagu, 88 Dayana Maria Onec

What’s next in the UEFA Women’s Champions League

The winners of the final 11 of the first preliminary round will advance to Round 2, where three teams will enter. The second round involves seven places in the group stage.

2nd round: 11.10 – 18.19 October

Groups: November 14/15 – January 30/31

Quarterfinals: March 19/20 and 27/28

Semi-finals: April 20/21 and April 27/28

The final will be held at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, at a date to be announced.