Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, March 16, 2026, 10:33 p.m. / Updated Monday, March 16, 2026, 10:35 p.m.
Oucasse Mendy (24 years old), the right wing of U Cluj, scored the shot in the match with CFRthe city derby, from the first round of the Superliga play-off.
Mendy's goal came in the 90th minute as Cristiano Bergodi's men attacked in waves as they hoped to start the play-offs with a win. After several missed opportunities and a goal disallowed for foul play, the decisive breakthrough finally came.
VIDEO. The goal scored by Oucasse Mendy, with which U Cluj defeated CFR
The hosts got a corner from the left side of the field and Macalou was the one assigned to take it. He sent the ball into the small box, at the far corner.
Lukic was also in that area, but the ball went past the Bosnian striker. It went straight to the head of Mendy, who sent it towards the goal. The ball went to the long corner, and Mihai Popa failed to intervene.
The goal blew up Cluj Arena, where no less than 20,155 spectators were present. U Cluj stops the series of 11 victories in a row in the championship of the great rival. It was the fourth championship game in a row won by Bergodi's team.
It was the third goal scored by Oucasse Mendy in the 7 matches he played for U Cluj. He also has two assists.
U Cluj climbs to second place, with 30 points, one behind the leader Rapid. CFR remains on 5th, with 27.
