Rapid Edges Politehnica Iasi in a Thrilling Match
Rapid Bucharest triumphed over Politehnica Iasi on Friday by a score of 2-1 in a match corresponding to the 7th round of the Romanian Liga I. The match, played at the Stadionul Emil Alexandrescu in Iaşi, was characterized by intensity and a battle between the two teams.
Rapid took the lead in the 44th minute with a goal from Alexandru Pascanu, assisted by Cristian Petrila. However, Rapid’s joy was short-lived, as Iasi equalized in the 78th minute with a goal from Guilherme Teixeira, assisted by Fatos Kamberi. Rapid secured the final victory in the 53rd minute with a goal from Robert Pop, assisted by Luka Gojkovic.
The match was marked by discipline from both teams, with a total of 26 fouls, but also by yellow cards. Rapid received 3 yellow cards (Papeau, Braun, and Ignat), while Iasi received 2 (Bordeianu and Samayoa).
Despite the defeat, Politehnica Iasi dominated possession (58%), took more shots (17), and earned more corners (5). However, Rapid proved more effective in attack, with 5 shots on goal resulting in 2 goals.
Substitutions politehnica iasi: at minute 46 S. Stefanovici came in and A. Gheorghita went out., at minute 59 R. Miskovic came in and S. Oum Gouet went out., at minute 59 G. Teixeira came in and D. Atanaskoski went out., at minute 60 Tailson came in and V. Gheorghe went out., at minute 74 S. Harrison came in and A. Roman went out.
Substitutions rapid: at minute 55 C. Ignat came in and C. Sapunaru went out., at minute 69 C. Micovschi came in and R. Pop went out., at minute 69 F. Hasani came in and J. Papeau went out., at minute 90 T. Jambor came in and B. Burmaz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Politehnica Iasi
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Rapid
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