3 – 1
“Issouf Macalou opens the scoring for Cluj with a well-taken finish to give the home side an early advantage”
Pivotal“Substitute Jug Stanojev doubles Cluj's lead just 18 minutes after coming on, putting the hosts in commanding position”
Pivotal“Rober Sierra pulls one back for Argeş with a quick response, keeping their hopes of a comeback alive”
“Macalou completes his brace with six minutes remaining, effectively killing off any Argeş fightback”
Pivotal
Universitatea Cluj
Argeş
Universitatea Cluj secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Argeş in what proved to be a vital result for both teams fighting in the lower half of the Superliga table. Issouf Macalou was the standout performer with a brace, opening the scoring early in the 12th minute before sealing the victory with his second goal in the 84th minute. Cluj dominated proceedings for most of the match, with substitute Jug Stanojev adding a second goal just after the hour mark, though Argeş briefly threatened a comeback through Rober Sierra's 66th minute strike. The victory represents a significant boost for Cluj's survival hopes, while Argeş will be disappointed to have let slip what could have been valuable points in their own relegation battle.
