Farul defeated Csikszereda 3-2 in an exhilarating Superliga match, marking their third game of the season. Despite a strong performance in the first half, the victory was not without its tense moments as Csikszereda fought back in the latter stages. With this win, Farul has accumulated a total of 7 points, while Csikszereda continues to struggle without a victory.
The match, held at Ovidiu, experienced an 11-minute delay due to technical issues with the VAR system and communication errors among the referees. As the game commenced, Farul quickly established dominance, with significant early chances.
First Half Highlights
In the 10th minute, Sîrbu narrowly missed scoring with a strike from the edge of the box, but goalkeeper Pap managed to save. Farul’s push paid off in the 24th minute when Iustin Doicaru scored directly from a free kick, placing the ball beyond Pap’s reach to take the lead. This was noted as the second goal scored from a free kick against Csikszereda this season.
Farul doubled their lead just four minutes later when Radaslavescu scored from inside the box after a well-timed pass from Sîrbu. Csikszereda responded shortly after, with Czekus netting their first goal of the season in the 35th minute following a defensive error by Farul.
However, Farul regained control before halftime, with Ahlinvi scoring again in the 40th minute, sending the teams into the break with a 3-1 scoreline.
Second Half Tensions
After halftime, Csikszereda intensified their efforts to close the gap. Toth’s assist led to Czekus scoring his second goal in the 69th minute, bringing the score to 3-2 and igniting hopes for an equalizer.
The closing minutes saw Farul defend their lead under pressure, with Doicaru making attempts to extend their advantage. In a nail-biting finish, Csikszereda sought to find an equalizer, but Farul’s defense held firm to secure all three points.
Match Summary
Final Score: Farul 3 – 2 Csikszereda
Goals: Doicaru 24, Radaslavescu 28, Ahlinvi 40 / Czekus 35, 69
The match drew an official attendance of 2,876 fans. In a dramatic moment just before the final whistle, Vînă nearly scored an own goal, hitting the crossbar.
Despite Csikszereda’s calls for a penalty late in the game, the referee allowed play to continue, underscoring the intensity of the final minutes as both teams pushed for crucial points in the Superliga standings.
