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FC Botoșani Surprises Universitatea Cluj on Their Home Turf
Cluj-Napoca, October 18, 2025 – FC Botoșani secured a victory at the Cluj Arena in a hard-fought match corresponding to Round 13 of the Romanian Liga I. The match, officiated by Szabolcs Kovacs, saw Botoșani prevail with an effective attacking game.
Although Universitatea Cluj maintained slightly less possession (49%) than their rival (51%), it was Botoșani who showed greater attacking prowess. The visitors accumulated a total of 21 shots, 10 of which were directed on target, while Cluj only managed one shot on target in their 9 attempts.
The score was opened in the 53rd minute with a goal by G. Cimpanu, assisted by H. Ongenda, giving Botoșani the lead. Subsequently, in the 68th minute, Ongenda himself extended the lead, solidifying the victory for his team. Cluj tried to react, but a goal was disallowed by VAR due to an offside. The match was also marked by fouls, with 21 committed by Botoșani and 9 by Cluj, who also received two yellow cards (A. Chipciu and J. Cisse). Ultimately, Botoșani took all three points, leaving Cluj needing to rethink their strategy for the upcoming matches.
Substitutions fc botosani: at minute 46 A. Dumitru came in and G. Cimpanu went out., at minute 46 Z. Mitrov came in and S. Mailat went out., at minute 72 Aldair came in and E. Papa went out., at minute 77 M. Kovtalyuk came in and A. Dumiter went out., at minute 88 H. Ongenda came in and G. David went out.
Substitutions universitatea cluj: at minute 59 O. Bic came in and D. Nistor went out., at minute 59 A. Tosca came in and I. Macalou went out., at minute 59 A. Chipciu came in and M. Silva went out., at minute 60 A. Murgia came in and M. Drammeh went out., at minute 73 A. Fabry came in and A. Trica went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Universitatea Cluj
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FC Botosani
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