The anticipated match between Petrolul Ploiești and Universitatea Craiova took place at the Ilie Oană Stadium, marking the end of Round 22 in the Superligă. This clash was crucial for Craiova, coached by Filipe Coelho, as they aimed to reclaim the top position in the league standings after recent victories by their competitors, Rapid and Dinamo. Both teams entered the match under pressure, seeking vital points to enhance their standings.
Match Details
The lineups for the match featured two distinct formations:
Petrolul Ploiești Starting XI (3-4-3)
- Krell
- Papp
- Roche
- Ignat
- Ricardinho
- M. Dulca
- Jyry
- Dongmo
- R. Pop
- Grozav
- V. Gheorghe
Reserves
- Bălbărău
- Guilherme
- Hanca
- C. Dumitrache
- Prce
- Boțogan
- D. Paraschiv
- Chică-Roșă
- Rafinha
- R. Manolache
- D. Rodrigues
- A. Dumitrescu
Universitatea Craiova Starting XI (3-5-2)
- Isenko
- Stevanovic
- Screciu
- Romanchuk
- Teles
- D. Matei
- Mekvabishvili
- Cicâldău
- Bancu
- Nsimba
- Etim
Reserves
- L. Popescu
- Lung
- Mogoș
- Fl. Ștefan
- Al. Crețu
- Băsceanu
- Muntean
- Mora
- Baiaram
- Al Hamlawi
- T. Băluță
- Fălcușan
Coaches’ Statements
Filipe Coelho expressed the importance of the match, emphasizing that no prior results should influence expectations. He stated, “It would be a mistake to believe it will be like the last time we faced them. This is a different story.”
Eugen Neagoe, the Petrolul coach, shared his insights before the game, noting the pressing need for points: “We have no time to complain. We must be ready and focused.”
Upcoming Challenges
The battle for supremacy continues in the Superligă as both teams strive for a successful season opener. As they face each other today, fans and analysts alike watch closely, anticipating a thrilling match.
Stay updated with El-Balad for real-time results and analysis of this highly anticipated Superligă fixture.
