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Universitatea Craiova and Rapid Draw in a Yellow Card-Filled Encounter
Craiova, Romania – Universitatea Craiova and Rapid played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Complex Sportiv Craiova. The match was marked by a fast pace and numerous yellow cards, with both teams pushing for victory from the start.
Rapid took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from C. Braun, assisted by C. Petrila. However, Universitatea Craiova equalized through a penalty in the 33rd minute, with A. Mitrita converting the spot kick.
The first half was characterized by intensity, with G. Sierra (Universitatea Craiova) and C. Petrila (Rapid) both receiving yellow cards in the opening minutes. The frenetic tempo continued into the second half, with more yellow cards being shown to both sides, including two in quick succession for Universitatea Craiova in the 52nd and 53rd minutes.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the even contest on the pitch. Universitatea Craiova enjoyed more possession (64%) and had more shots (13), but Rapid was more clinical in front of goal.
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Substitutions universitatea craiova: at minute 65 A. Ivan came in and E. Koljic went out., at minute 65 S. Bana came in and S. Baiaram went out., at minute 88 D. Barbu came in and C. Mora went out., at minute 88 V. Screciu came in and M. Capatina went out.
Substitutions rapid: at minute 69 C. Ignat came in and R. Pop went out., at minute 69 C. Micovschi came in and C. Sapunaru went out., at minute 74 J. Papeau came in and F. Hasani went out., at minute 80 A. Borza came in and C. Braun went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Universitatea Craiova
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Rapid
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