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February 19, 2017, Giurgiu, Stadium: “Marin Anastasovici”, time: 18:00 (Ligue 1 – Round 24)
Astra
Astra Giurgiu managed to postpone the match at Politehnica Iasi with CSM, which will be held on March 2. In Copou ground was frozen and it was -12 degrees at game time, so LPF decision to postpone the match was welcomed.
This year, the squad coached by Marius Şumudică played in Ligue 1 with just ASA Targu Mures (1-0), and has significantly increased chances to qualify for the playoffs. Astra won four consecutive wins in Ligue 1, while Dinamo had 4 defeats in recent 5 rounds. Both have 32 points, but the champion has a game less played. So “black devils” depends on them to qualify for the playoffs. If Astra will get 12 points in future matches against FC Concordia Chiajna FC Botosani and Iasi CSMP will be mathematically in the play-off.
Thursday evening, Astra Giurgiu played on stadium “Marin Anastasovici” with KRC Genk in the first leg of the sixteenth finals of the Europa League, the score equal 2-2 (Constantin Budescu 43, Takayuki Seto 90 – Timoty Castagne 25, Leandro Trossard 83 ).
Players have a moral good enough, because they have not lost a match on December 1, 2016 (1-2 against CFR Cluj). They are a bit disappointed after the draw with Belgium’s Genk, but still hopes they will qualify into the round, relying on the fact that UEFA have performed better away than at home. Until then it will be game Future, leader of the League 1 which champions are obliged to win, to capitalize and her court advantage and especially to not depend in the last stages of the regular season with his results CFR Cluj and Dinamo.
The hosts have players injured or suspended for the match against FC Future.
-Astra Giurgiu has 4 consecutive wins in Ligue 1
-Marius Şumudică’s team has 5 wins in 11 home games played
-“White-blacks” have no draw in the last 8 rounds
► The following opponents: Concordia Chiajna (travel), CSMP Iasi (travel, arrears) and FC Botosani (home)
FC Viitorul
Viitorul FC had emotions in the match played at Ovidiu with the Miami Dolphins, which they won 3-0 (Gabriel Iancu 30, Aurelian Chitu 37p, Florinel Coman 81). This season, the team owned and coached by Gheorghe Hagi won twice with gorjenii, 1-0 in the first leg and 3-0 in the return.
Round 23 has been very good for Dobrogea, because they won the match against Newcastle, while Steaua drew with FC Volunteers (2-2) and CS Universitatea Craiova lost to Botosani (0-1). The future has increased FCSB the lead to 6 points and 8 points CSUC.
In the last three games of the regular season, FCV will play against Astra Giurgiu, then ACS Poli Timişoara and CFR Cluj, the only favorite Banat. Players have a moral good, because they won no less than seven victories in Liga 1. Dinamo have won this year and Pandurii, but “dogs” have not convinced, and with gorjenii was just a public workout, the acesora the League 3. Now, with the champion Astra Giurgiu, that team is in great shape, with four consecutive wins in Ligue 1, will see the true value of the Future.
Guests who were still suspended stopper Sorin Radoi. It was suspended six stages Disciplinary Committee FRF for a red card received after the end of the match with CS Universitatea Craiova. So far Radoi stayed with Concordia Chiajna, Pandurii Targu Jiu in Romanian Cup, FC Botosani Dinamo and Pandurii Targu Jiu. Liberian striker will miss and Alex Nimely, who is injured.
-Viitorul FC has the most wins in Ligue 1
-Gheorghe Hagi’s team has 6 wins in 11 trips
-Dobrogians have three consecutive victories away
► Astra Giurgiu Probable teams – FC Viitorul:
► Astra S. Lung jr. – Al. Stan Săpunaru Fabrício, Morais Júnior – Seto, Lovin, Filipe Teixeira – Al. Ionita II, D. Niculae Budescu
Reserves: P. Iliev, Geraldo Alves Pitiana, Balaure, Nicoara D. Florea, S. Buş
► Viitorul: Râmniceanu – Benzar, Taru, K. Diseases, Cr. Ganea – N. Red, Dr. Nedelcu, Purece – A. Chitu, Morar, G. Iancu
Reserves: Buzbuchi, Hodorogea, D. Dumitrescu, Cicâldău, Fl. Coman hunt, Casap