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Universitatea Craiova’s Intense Dominance Doesn’t Translate into Goals Against Metaloglobus in Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania – In a match held at the Metaloglobus Stadium, the home team, Metaloglobus, managed to withstand the siege from Universitatea Craiova in a game where possession was clearly in favor of the visitors (69%). Despite the territorial dominance and a considerable difference in the number of shots (16 against 3), Universitatea Craiova failed to convert their superiority into goals.
Metaloglobus, with 31% possession, retreated and sought to defend tooth and nail, although this earned them two yellow cards, one for D. Ubbink in the 15th minute and another for D. Irimia just before halftime in the 45th minute. The home team generated 3 corner kicks and committed 11 fouls in their effort to contain the rival attack.
Universitatea Craiova, for its part, had 7 corner kicks and committed 6 fouls. Of their 16 shots, 4 were on target, but they failed to overcome the defense and the Metaloglobus goalkeeper. The match ended with a result that reflects Metaloglobus’ defensive effectiveness and Universitatea Craiova’s lack of offensive punch.
Substitutions metaloglobus: at minute 46 D. Irimia came in and L. Lis went out., at minute 63 E. Fernandes came in and A. Sirbu went out., at minute 64 D. Ubbink came in and Y. Zakir went out., at minute 67 M. Abbey came in and R. Milea went out., at minute 75 D. Huiban came in and S. Visic went out.
Substitutions universitatea craiova: at minute 67 L. Houri came in and A. Cicaldau went out., at minute 67 S. Nsimba came in and A. Al Hamlawi went out., at minute 68 F. Stefan came in and N. Bancu went out., at minute 76 D. Matei came in and L. Basceanu went out., at minute 85 S. Baiaram came in and M. Etim went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Metaloglobus
Titulares:
Universitatea Craiova
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