Sunday, 5 October 2008, 00:00

Match Report: Otelul Galati vs CFR 1907 Cluj

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Despite the heavy rain from Galati that created difficult problems to both teams, the players struggled to create corridors towards the goals, but without great success. Otelul headed towards CFR's goal while our team played rather cautiously, defending themselves and waiting for counterattack opportunities.

Viglianti led most of the attacks from Otelul, but failed to pass Cadu (min. 4), was ignored by the referee when plunging near the gate (min 6) and stopped by Stanciou in the 15th minute after a good shot to the goal.

Our team fought back through the speedy Dubarbier that slightly missed Kolev's goal in the 13th minute. Only 6 minutes later CFR 1907 Cluj scored the first goal of the match after Culio passed to Muresan that gave no chance to Otelul goalkeeper. The joy lasted a couple of minutes as Panin sent the ball straight into his own goal. Neither Cadu or Galiassi could block the shot. The score settled at 1-1 and, despite a slight rythm boost, the first round ended with equal score.

The second round, CFR 1907 Cluj seemed determined to win with Dubarbier sending the ball over the goal from a pass from Didi. Otelul stroke back through Pena but Stancioiu managed to keep the ball outside his goal.

The Coach Trombetta pushed the team harder by making few changes towards the end with E. Kone replacing Peralta (min 75) and Trica replacing Culio, but the score remained unchanged.

CFR 1907 Cluj visibly dominated Galati, but their lack of finalisation cost them 2 points in a important 10th stage. Still away from the first teams in the 1st League, CFR 1907 Cluj failed to take advantage of the poor performance of their main competitors that also failed to win 3 points.

 

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