Politehnica Iasi edge out Unirea Slobozia in an exciting match
Politehnica Iasi beat Unirea Slobozia 1-0 in a thrilling encounter in the Romanian Liga I. The only goal of the game came in the 24th minute, courtesy of Alexandru Gheorghita, who took advantage of a pass from Andrei Roman to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
The game started at a fast pace, with both teams having chances to score. Unirea Slobozia dominated possession (57%), but Politehnica Iasi was more effective in attack (12 shots, 3 on target).
In the 36th minute, Pablo Medina received a yellow card for a foul on a Politehnica Iasi player.
Politehnica Iasi had a chance to increase their lead in the 49th minute, but Gheorghita’s goal was ruled offside.
Unirea Slobozia pressed for an equalizer, but Politehnica Iasi defended well and with composure. In the 90th minute, Cristian Toma had a clear chance to equalize from a penalty, but his shot went wide. Immediately after, a goal by Florin Ilie was also ruled offside.
Politehnica Iasi picked up three vital points in their fight for European qualification, while Unirea Slobozia left Iaşi without a point.
Substitutions unirea slobozia: at minute 46 O. Perianu came in and I. Coada went out., at minute 46 F. Purece came in and L. Vlasceanu went out., at minute 65 S. Camara came in and C. Afalna went out., at minute 80 F. Ilie came in and S. Pacionel went out.
Substitutions politehnica iasi: at minute 67 Tailson came in and V. Gheorghe went out., at minute 79 S. Stefanovici came in and A. Gheorghita went out., at minute 79 J. Marchioni came in and A. Roman went out., at minute 90 F. Ilie came in and F. Kamberi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Politehnica Iasi
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Unirea Slobozia
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