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Universitatea Craiova Edges out Rapid in Thrilling Bucharest Encounter
Universitatea Craiova defeated Rapid 2-1 in a thrilling match played at the Superbet Arena-Giulești in Bucharest on March 29th, 2025. The game, part of the Championship Round – Matchday 2 of the Romanian Liga I, saw Universitatea Craiova dominate possession (53%), but both sides created numerous chances.
A. Mekvabishvili opened the scoring for Universitatea Craiova in the 18th minute. Rapid equalized through an own goal by G. Zajkov in the 55th minute. The second half was a tense affair, with Rapid receiving three yellow cards and Universitatea Craiova one. A. Mitrita’s late goal in the 90th minute secured the victory for Universitatea Craiova.
Rapid managed 14 shots (5 on target), while Universitatea Craiova had 13 shots (8 on target). The match was officiated by Istvan Kovacs. A fiercely contested match showcasing the competitiveness of the Romanian Liga I.
Substitutions rapid: at minute 46 R. Onea came in and C. Manea went out., at minute 60 B. Burmaz came in and E. Koljic went out., at minute 60 M. Kait came in and K. Keita went out., at minute 78 C. Micovschi came in and C. Braun went out., at minute 86 R. Pop came in and C. Petrila went out.
Substitutions universitatea craiova: at minute 73 B. Ndong came in and V. Mogos went out., at minute 77 J. Lukic came in and Alisson Safira went out., at minute 78 T. Oshima came in and A. Mekvabishvili went out., at minute 81 M. Capatina came in and L. Houri went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rapid
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Universitatea Craiova
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