3 – 2
“Damjan Djokovic opens the scoring for CFR Cluj with an early strike”
Pivotal“Lorenzo Biliboc doubles the lead with a quick-fire second goal”
Pivotal“Dan Nistor pulls one back for Universitatea Cluj to ignite hopes of a comeback”
“Mário Camora restores CFR's two-goal cushion just before halftime”
Pivotal“Mouhamadou Drammeh scores a late goal to set up a dramatic finale”
Pivotal
CFR Cluj
Universitatea Cluj
CFR Cluj secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over city rivals Universitatea Cluj in a thrilling Superliga encounter that showcased both teams' attacking intent. The hosts dominated the opening exchanges, with Damjan Djokovic and Lorenzo Biliboc establishing a commanding 2-0 lead within the first ten minutes through clinical finishing. Dan Nistor's response on 29 minutes and Mário Camora's strike just before halftime seemed to put CFR in control at 3-1, but Universitatea's late surge through Mouhamadou Drammeh's 83rd-minute goal set up a nervy finish that kept the outcome in doubt until the final whistle. This victory provides crucial momentum for CFR Cluj as they look to climb the table, while Universitatea will rue missed opportunities despite showing admirable fighting spirit in the derby.
How entertaining was this match?
The biggest match in Cluj returns as CFR Cluj hosts Universitatea Cluj in a fierce city derby. With Universitatea sitting higher in the table at 4th place (42 points) compared to CFR's 7th position (38 points), the visiting side will be confident of claiming bragging rights at their rivals' home ground.
