FC Craiova 1948 defeated FC Voluntari in the first qualifying match of the UEFA Conference League preliminary tournament. The Oltenz led 3-0 but were incredibly drawn and needed 11-meter shots to advance to the second stage, where they will face a playoff team.

Players of the “Krayova 1948” team.Photo: Anca Tepei / Editorial Shutterstock / Profimedia

FC “Krayova 1948” defeated FC “Voluntari” in the playoffs of the preliminary tournament of the Conference League

The team under the patronage of Adrian Mititelu took an important first step in the preliminary tournament of the UEFA Conference League.

The team prepared by Niccolò Napoli defeated FC Voluntari in Ban, but experienced a lot of emotions, even though they were leading with a score of 3:0.

Aurelian Kitsu opened the scoring for the home team in the 36th minute of the game, and by halftime the Olten team led 1:0.

In the second half, Baeten (min. 61) increased the advantage of Kraiova 1948, and Aurelian Kitsu (min. 64) made the score 3-0 after Bauza’s pass 3 minutes later.

The end of the match became a heart attack for the hosts. Mai Nasser Aliji reduced the difference in favor of Ilfoveni (min. 78), and in the 83rd minute he was eliminated after receiving a second yellow card.

Despite this, Voluntaryul distinguished himself once again with a shot from 11 meters. Runar Mar Sigurjonsson scored from the penalty spot (min. 85).

The dramatic blow came in the 7th minute of overtime when Dumiter scored to send the match into overtime.

It came to a penalty shoot-out, where the hosts won after Ilfove’s misses (Armash and Pas)

Olteni will know their opponent at the end of this playoff stage. They will face the 3rd place team, CFR Cluj or Universitatea Craiova.