Csikszereda hosted CFR Cluj in the opening match of the seventh round of Superliga, starting at 16:00 and broadcast live on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
Csikszereda entered the match with only one point after a goalless draw against Sepsi, seeking their first win of the season. Meanwhile, CFR Cluj aimed to secure consecutive victories after defeating FCSB despite facing financial difficulties.
Match Summary: Csikszereda – CFR Cluj 1-1
In a thrilling encounter, the match concluded in a 1-1 draw. Goals were scored by Biliboc for Csikszereda in the 29th minute and Eppel equalized in the 33rd minute.
- Biliboc (Csikszereda): Scored in the 29th minute after intercepting a poor pass from goalkeeper Pap.
- Eppel (Csikszereda): Equalized in the 33rd minute with a header from a corner taken by Paszka.
The early minutes of the match saw both teams testing each other, with no significant chances until Biliboc’s goal. Csikszereda showed great responsiveness to level the score shortly after.
Starting Lineups
Csikszereda (3-4-2-1): Pap – Szabo, Palmeș, Csuros – Czekus, Veres, Horvath, Trif – Paszka, Eppel, Toth
Substitutes: Karacsony, Hegedus, Magyar, Deaky, Dolny, Nyitra, Oniga, G. Papp, Stahl, Szalay, Bota, Tajti
Absentees: Bakos (injured), Odor (suspended); Coach: Istvan Szabo;
CFR Cluj (4-2-3-1): Vâlceanu – Braun, Kresic, Abeid, Camora (cpt.) – Kun, Perianu – Cordea, Korenica, Biliboc – Drazic
Substitutes: Gal, C. Pușcaș, Rocha, A. Radu, Pantalon, Barrios, Ziblim, Gligor, A. Păun, Șfaiț, N. Sula
Absentees: Fică, Masic (injured), Tordai (not registered); Coach: Marius Șumudică;
The match took place at the Municipal Stadium in Miercurea Ciuc, officiated by Horia Mladinovici.
“Support from the fans is vital for us. Our performance against FCSB proved that we can beat strong teams, regardless of their issues,” said Csikszereda coach Istvan Szabo.
CFR Cluj suffered three consecutive defeats away this season with a goal differential of 2-8. Coach Marius Șumudică emphasized the need to distance the team from the relegation zone, focusing on immediate improvements.
Prior to this match, Csikszereda had a strong home record, having suffered only one defeat at home in the calendar year against FCSB.
Andrei Cordea from CFR Cluj leads the league’s scoring charts with nine goals.
