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Universitatea Cluj defeats Rapid in Bucharest thriller
Universitatea Cluj secured a 2-0 victory over Rapid in a thrilling match at the Superbet Arena-Giulești in Bucharest on April 19th, 2025. The game, part of the Liga I Championship Round, round 5, was officiated by Sebastian Coltescu. Universitatea Cluj held a slight possession advantage (52%).
Ovidiu Bic put Universitatea Cluj ahead in the 44th minute, assisted by Mamadou Thiam. Rapid, despite registering 14 shots (3 on target), failed to break down a resolute Universitatea Cluj defense. Issa Macalou secured the win with a goal in the 78th minute, unassisted.
While Rapid had more corner kicks (10 to Universitatea Cluj’s 3) and committed fewer fouls (7 to 13), Universitatea Cluj controlled the game and took all three points. Rapid received one yellow card to K. Keita in the 56th minute.
Substitutions rapid: at minute 61 B. Burmaz came in and M. Kait went out., at minute 76 R. Pop came in and A. Dobre went out., at minute 76 C. Grameni came in and T. Christensen went out.
Substitutions universitatea cluj: at minute 63 D. Nistor came in and O. Bic went out., at minute 63 I. Macalou came in and M. Thiam went out., at minute 75 R. Silaghi came in and D. Codrea went out., at minute 88 B. Mitrea came in and L. Cristea went out., at minute 88 A. Miranyan came in and V. Blanuta went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Universitatea Cluj
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