In the 21st minute, FCSB opened the scoring with the help of Daniel Bîrligea, who completed a phase started by Alexandru Musi, taking advantage of a defensive mistake by Ovidiu Popescu.
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Who did Ilie Dumitrescu notice in U Cluj – FCSB: “He makes the difference”
Ilie Dumitrescu, former Romanian international, noted Bîrligea’s solid evolution in attack and highlighted his impact in the match.
He also appreciated the defensive phase of the FCSB team and mentioned that the four defenders handled Cluj’s attacking phases excellently.
“I’m impressed by FCSB’s solid defensive play. They didn’t give U Cluj any chance. The four are at an excellent level.
Bîrligea makes the difference tonight. But on the defensive side, FCSB shows a very solid team”, said Ilie Dumitrescu, on Digi Sport television.
U Cluj – FCSB, the history of direct meetings
The Bucharesters have won five of the previous 10 direct duels in the championship, during which the Cluj won a victory, and the other four games ended in a draw, according to LPF.
The last success achieved by the red-blues: April 25, 2015, Cluj University – FCSB 0-3.
The last victory scored by Transylvania: October 31, 2022, Cluj University – FCSB 2-1.
The most recent direct match in the championship: July 13, 2024, FCSB – Univeristatea Cluj 1-1, goals scored by Alexandru Musi and Dan Nistor respectively.
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