March 2nd features a match where CFR Cluj will host UTA Arad in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Liga 1 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. CFR Cluj is fresh off their 5-2 win against Petrolul 52. Ciprian Deac struck first for CFR Cluj in the 11th minute, then Daniel Birligea added another in the 49th minute on a feed from Karlo Muhar. CFR Cluj should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 19 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 15th placed UTA Arad, recorded a 0-1 loss against SSC Farul. Adrian Mazilu scored the first goal for SSC Farul in the 60th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, UTA Arad was frustrated by SSC Farul’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. SSC Farul ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches.
CFR Cluj and UTA Arad last played eachother at the Stadionul Motorul on Mon Oct 10th. UTA Arad and CFR Cluj battled to a 1-1 draw. Bismark Adjei-Boateng struck first for CFR Cluj in the 32nd minute, then Alexandru Benga tied it up for UTA Arad in the 59th minute earning UTA Arad at least a draw.
Stefan Milosevic has been the most effective weapon for UTA Arad lately. The attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches. CFR Cluj is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Rangelo Janga and Ciprian Deac each having 2 goals in their last five.