Article by Marius Mărgărit – Published Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4:33 p.m. / Updated Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4:34 p.m.
FC Argeș – CFR Cluj, the first duel of the day in the Super League, a clash with implications in the race for the play-offs, is being played NOW. The game on “Orășenescul” in Mioveni started at 16:30 and is liveTEXT on GSP.ro and live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.
With morale at its highest after the no-show victory with Rapid, Daniel Pancu's CFR aims for the third consecutive success in the championship, which would bring the “railwaymen” back into the calculations for the play-offs. Transylvania meet a team losing momentum, defeated by the giants Rapid and Craiova in the previous two stages.
LIVE. FC Arges – CFR Cluj 0-0
FC Argeș – CFR Cluj, starting teams:
FC Arges Pitesti: Lazar – Oancea, M. Tudose, Sadriu, Borța – Sierra, Seto, Rață – N. Pîrvu, Matos, Bettaieb
Reserves: Straton, Tofan, Crăciun, Orozco, Garutti, R. Popescu, Radescu, Blagaic, Caio, Tchassem, R. Moldoveanu, F. Manole
Coach: Bogdan Andone
CFR Cluj: Hindrich – Kun, Sinyan, M. Ilie, Camora – Emerllahu, Djokovic, T. Keita – Cordea, L. Munteanu, Korenica
reserves: Valceanu, Abeid, Coco, Zouma, Kresic, Muhar, Perianu, Fică, Biliboc, Deac, Sfaiț, Badamosi
Coach: Daniel Pancu
Stadium: “Townie”, Mioveni
Referee: Marian Barbu (Făgăraș) / A1: Ovidiu Artene (Vaslui) / A2: Laszlo-Imre Bucsi (Sfântu Gheorghe – Covasna) / VAR Referee: Horia Mladenovici (Bucharest) / AVAR Referee: Iulian Dima (Bucharest) / R1: Cristian Moldoveanu (Sfântu Gheorghe – Covasna) / Referees Observer: Adrian Comănescu (Râmnicu Valcea)
Bogdan Andone praises the CFR: “The change of coach brought them a plus, but the value was already there”
Bogdan Andone, the “purple eagles” technician, spoke cautiously about the duel with CFR Cluj, revealing that the preparation for the match was not ideal, taking into account the adverse weather conditions:
“We are meeting a very good team, coming off two consecutive wins. Their clear success from the last stage (No. 3-0 vs. Rapid) shows the shape it is in. The change of coach gave them a boost, but the individual value of the players was already there.
They have offensive players capable of deciding the match at any moment. We have to be focused, aggressive, attentive to every detail. We want to apply pressure, be more effective in front of goal and take advantage of the fact that we are playing at home.
It was a delicate week. The training grounds suffered, but we found solutions and the boys prepared well. Mentally I am OK, with good attitude and enthusiasm. We look forward to the game with confidence.
I'm sorry for the matches with Rapid and Universitatea Craiova, because the boys worked hard. With Craiova we had 13 corners, we created situations (…), but I have great confidence in the group. I know how they train, I know how much desire they have”, said Andone, according to arges-sport.ro.
“In the Super League, you can't afford to relax. Last season, a team close to the play-offs was relegated. Two years ago, the same. Every point weighs enormously. We have to be careful until the last stage”, added the coach of the newly promoted team.
We have some players who are still not fully fit (no. Radescu, Blagaic). Those coming back from injury are not ready for 90 minutes, but we will assess them before the game. Otherwise most guys are available.
It is essential that those who enter from the bench do it with a good attitude, to make an impact. We have a competitive squad and I'm sure whoever comes in will do their job.
– Bogdan Andone, FC Argeș coach
It will be a very difficult match. We must remain calm, organized and react quickly to counterattacks. In such duels, the details make the difference.
We are a family. The supporters help us a lot, especially when the hard times come. They push us forward and give us energy.
– Rober Sierra, FC Argeș midfielder, according to the quoted source
It will be a difficult match, we meet a strong team. We have to be very focused and raise our level to get a good result. The atmosphere in the dressing room is very good, we are united and ready.
– Franck Tchassem, FC Argeș striker
George Ciorceri, Pancu's assistant, is optimistic: “The atmosphere is good, we hope to continue like this”
George Ciorceri, the man who holds the UEFA PRO license at CFR Cluj, until Daniel Pancu solves this bureaucratic obstacle, prefaced the match with FC Argeș:
“The atmosphere is good, the boys are happy after the victory over the leader. We have a very difficult match, FC Argeș is a pleasant surprise so far.
It's a good team, and we go there focused and determined. He is a formidable opponent and we want to counter him. We focus on our game and hope to get as many points as possible to be in the play-offs.
I collaborate well with Daniel Pancu. He is very well prepared, has optimism and fits our team. He brought enthusiasm, which was seen in the two victories, and we hope to continue like this for at least another 10 stages”, Ciorceri pointed out, according to Ziua de Cluj.
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FC Arges – CFR Cluj | The goals of the match, filtered by GSP statistician Liviu Manolache
–Four successes, one draw and three lost games the Argesians registered in the current edition as hosts.-
– One win (1-0 vs. Unirea Slobozia), four draws and three defeats is the record recorded by Cluj in the current championship on the opponent's field.
–27 players used the Pitesti boots in the first 17 stagesof which Roberto Sierra, Mario Tudose and Caio Ferreira ticked presences in all parties. On the other side, CFR is the formation that was based on the most footballers – 36.
– CFR Cluj is the team that sent the most shots into the opponent's goal area – 110, in which FC Argeș is second to last, only 54.
– The two teams have met in the main domestic competition 31 times, eight times Pitesti prevailed, 18 times Transylvania won, and five other games ended in a draw. Records with FC Argeș host: 15 games – 7 victories FC Argeș – 1 draw – 7 successes CFR Cluj.
– The last successful victory of Pitesti at home in the Super League: April 27, 2005, FC Argeș-CFR Cluj 2-0.
The “Purple Eagles” have not beaten CFR Cluj “at home” since 2005 / Photo source: Gazeta Sporturilor Archive
– The first match took place on October 26, 1969, FC Argeş-CFR Cluj 3-0 (triple C-tin Radu I), coaches Constantin Teaşcă, respectively Constantin Rădulescu. The first success for Cluj: July 1, 1970, CFR Cluj-FC Argeş 2-1.
– The biggest score difference also meant the clearest success scored by Cluj away on the first stage: May 7, 2022, FC Argeș-CFR Cluj 0-6
– The most recent direct match in the championship: July 27, 2025, CFR Cluj-FC Argeș 0-2 (scorers Roberto Sierra, Leard Sadriu).
