LIVE Petrolul – Craiova University, in group B of the Romanian Cup

Olteni have three points in the group and with a success they would take a serious option to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition. Prahoven, with a win, would also enter the qualification calculations in the next phase. Craiova made a successful debut, 4-1 with Sănătatea Cluj, Petrolul with a draw, 1-1 with UTA.

The schedule, results and scorers of stage #2 of the Cup groups + standings

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Petrolul – Craiova University, starting teams

The oil: Bălbarău – Hanca, Guilherme, Onguene, Dumitriu – Doukansy, Boțogan, Tolea, Dulca, Rafinha – Doumtsios
reserves: Krell, Roche, Ricardinho, Mateiu, Jyry, Dongmo, V. Gheorghe, Paraschiv, Chica-Roșa
Coach: Eugene Neagoe

Craiova: L. Popescu – Romanchuk, Stevanovic, Badelj – Teles, Cicâldău, A. Crețu, F. Ștefan – Hours, Etim, Băsceanu
reserves: Lung Jr., Bancu, Screciu, T. Baluta, D. Matei, Anzor, Baiaram, Al Hamlawi, Falcusan
Coach: Filipe Coelho

Stadium: “Ilie Oana” (Ploiesti)
Referee: Florin Andrei // Assistants: Mihai Marica, Ferencz Tunyogi
VAR Referee: Cătălin Popa // AVAR Referee: Catalin Porumbel

Ranking in group B

We meet a very strong team, with a large and balanced team, which can line up a valuable 11 regardless of the name of those sent on the field.

It's not the first time I play against Craiova, I've done it many times before. I've won, I've lost… I'm from Olt, from my great-grandparents, I grew up there, with the great players of that formidable team, with whom I had the opportunity to play, but whatever it is, I want to win in front of any team, no matter if it's the one I grew up with

– Eugen Neagoe, Petrolul coach

How are the calculations in group B

• At this moment, in group B, UTA is the leader, with 4 points. On Thursday, the last match of the second stage is played, Petrolul Ploiești – Universitatea Craiova, a match that will further clarify the situation in group B.

• FCSB remains with 3 points after two matches, the same as Gloria Bistrița. Craiova also has three, but one match in the minus, and depending on what it will do on Thursday evening, in Ploiesti, it could take a serious option to qualify for the quarters.

• It will be important what will happen in the Gloria Bistrita – UTA match, from the last stage. With a success, the Aradians would score 7 points and be 100% qualified, with at least one of Craiova or FCSB being eliminated!

Possible scenarios:

1. If Craiova wins with Petrolul

• Olteni reach 6 points and are almost certain of qualification; Oil remains with one point and has no chance;

• In the last step:

• if Craiova wins, score 9 points and win the group;

• if they win FCSB, Craiova remains with 6, all that FCSB has to do, and it depends on what will happen in the Gloria Bistrița – UTA match. With a success, the people of Arad reach 7 points, and the tie for 2nd place will be between Craiova and FCSB. In the direct match, the Romanian champion has the advantage and Craiova is OUT;

• if Craiova and FCSB end in a tiethe Oltenians reach 7 points, FCSB to 4 and, no matter what happens in Gloria Bistrita – UTA, FCSB cannot overcome UTA, the Aradians having the advantage of the direct result.

2. If Craiova and Petrolul end in a draw

• Olteni reach 4 points, the same as UTA. Oil makes 2 points

• In the last step:

• if Craiova winsscores 7 points and is sure of qualifying for the quarters;

• if they win FCSBCraiova remains with 4, FCSB will make 6, and the Oltenians have little chance of finishing second in the group, given that UTA has a trip at hand with Gloria Bistrița.

• if Craiova and FCSB end in a tieCraiova will score 5 points, FCSB 4, and it is important what will happen in the other matches as well. UTA can successfully overcome both in Bistrita, Petrolul can overcome FCSB if they win with Sănătatea Cluj

3. If Craiova loses with Petrolul

• Craiova would remain with 3 points and would be overtaken in the ranking by Petrolul, which would score 4, tied with UTA;

• In the last step:

• if Craiova winsCraiova would make 6, but might not reach the quarters, if Petrolul and UTA win their matches and reach 7 points;

• if they win FCSBCraiova would remain with 3, FCSB would make 6, and Olteni would be OUT of the competition;

• if Craiova and FCSB end in a tieCraiova would score 4 points, FCSB also 4, and both could be overtaken by Petrolul and UTA, if they win their matches