The group stage of the Betano Cup in Romania begins today, featuring five matches starting with Progresul Spartac facing Concordia Chiajna at 16:00. The games will also continue on Wednesday and Thursday.
This evening’s highlight match is set for 21:00, where U Cluj will take on Petrolul, as the hosts seek revenge for their recent 2-3 defeat in the league.
At 18:00, CFR Cluj will meet Sepsi on their home turf, with coach Marius Șumudică aiming for a third consecutive victory.
The day’s schedule also includes Corona Brașov against FC Bihor at 18:00 and Chindia facing FC Voluntari at 20:00.
Group A Matches
On Wednesday, September 2:
Minerul Lupeni vs. UTA Arad, live at 16:00
Broadcasting live on FRF TV.
FC Botoșani vs. Corvinul, live at 16:45
Available on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
Group B Matches
LIVE » Progresul Spartac vs. Concordia Chiajna 1-3
Live coverage on FRF TV.
Scorers included: Nicolae Carnat (11), Alexandru Jipa (25, 33).
Starting teams for Progresul Spartac are Ciontoș, Coșeru, Istrate, Stanciu, Geană, Tong, Mirea, Ohaci, Dumitrescu, Preda, and Belibrov. Reserves include Vlaicu, Neagu, Marinescu, and others, coached by Andrei Erimia.
The Concordia Chiajna lineup features Stanciu, Dumitrașcu, Pop, Fălcuşan, Pădureanu, Licsandru, Iancu, Jipa, R. Ion, Chiriţoiu, and Carnat. Their substitutes include Munteanu and Pareja, under the guidance of coach Adrian Scarlatache.
Sepsi vs. CFR Cluj, live at 18:00
Follow the action on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
Probable lineups include Sepsi with Gyenge, Gustavo Cascardo, and others, while CFR Cluj will field Rareș Gal, Braun, and their respective key players.
U Cluj vs. Petrolul, live at 21:00
Also available on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1, with expected formations for both teams highlighted.
Group C Matches
Corona Brașov vs. FC Bihor, live at 16:00
Live on FRF TV.
Probable teams feature Popa for Corona Brașov and Chirilă for FC Bihor.
On Wednesday, September 2:
Gloria Bistrița vs. Csikszereda, live at 18:00
Broadcast on FRF TV.
FC Argeș vs. FCSB, live at 21:30
On PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
Group D Matches
Chindia vs. FC Voluntari, live at 20:00
Coverage on FRF TV.
Probable lineups for both teams have been provided.
On Wednesday, September 2:
Sporting Liești vs. Dinamo, live at 19:00
Available on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
On Thursday, September 3:
FC Bacău vs. Universitatea Craiova, live at 17:30
Also airing on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
