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February 18, 2017, Drobeta, Stadium: “Municipal”, time: 18:00 (Ligue 1 – Round 23)
CS U. Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova played poorly in matches played away against FC Botosani, being defeated 1-0 (Benjamin Kuku 87). It was the 4th defeat Oltenians the “municipality” Botoşani in as many meetings. In the first game this year, Craiova FC beat the Volunteers 5-0, so the fans did not expect to lose again in Botosani.
Future FC had no problems with the Miami Dolphins (3-0) and increased its lead over the Craiova and Steaua. After 23 rounds, the squad coached by Gheorghe Mulţescu remained 3rd in League 1 standings, with 40 points. “White-blue” are 8 points and 2 points The future leader of Steaua Bucharest, which will play Saturday night. If they manage to win, they will climb in the rankings to No. 2 over Steaua, but in case of a defeat, can reach the 4th position, especially since medieşenii have recovered from TAS 3 penalty points.
So far, in 5 matches played in Ligue 1, CSUC drew once with FCSB, the rest had only defeats. Players want very much to “break the ice” and tick the first successful against Steaua. They do have a moral good too, because they lost to Botosani and are a little tense, because Steaua and Dinamo will play. It remains to be seen if they manage to pass safely over these games, to demonstrate that science is a candidate for the title or will be satisfied only with qualification play-off.
The hosts have players injured or suspended for the match against Steaua, except French stopper Alexandre Barthe, who is behind the physical training. “The lot is valid, but with some reservations to the playability of Barthe. It is possible to show changes in the first eleven, “said the technician Mulţescu. Compared to the match in Botosani will return after suspension stage left defender Marius knife.
-CS Universitatea Craiova has 3 consecutive wins in home matches
-Gheorghe Mulţescu’s team has 9 wins in 11 home games
-“White-blue” have one draw in the last 10 rounds
FC Steaua
Steaua Bucharest failed to defeat FC Volunteers, which drew for the first time in the championship, 2-2 (Boldrin Fernando 31, 87P Gnohéré Harlem-Eddy – Peter Ivanovich 3 Florin Cernat 81P). The team coached by Lawrence Reghecampf played poorly, disappointing and the few fans who came to the National Arena.
After 23 rounds, FCSB is No. 2 in the rankings, 6 points of leader FC Future. Two difficult matches ahead, both traveling at Craiova and Medias at the end of which you will see if “red-blue” are favorites to win the championship. Without Denis Alibec, they showed poor with ilfovenii in any case as a candidate for the title.
Steaua had no problems so far with CS Universitatea Craiova, but this time will be more difficult to win. They played so poorly against CFR Cluj and especially with FC Volunteers. Players do not have a moral good too because it did not manage to win a match this year. In addition are affected by the name change and the FCSB and that supporters come increasingly less encouraging them. It remains to be seen whether they have the strength to overcome this difficult period and continue fighting for the title or will arrive in Craiova at the end of the 24th stage.
Guests can use the do not lock Pintilii Michael, who accused muscle problems in training yesterday. Striker Florin Tanase’s still not one hundred percent ready, but will leave Craiova. Compared to the match against FC striker Denis Alibec Volunteers will return, which was suspended for a red card received in step with CFR Cluj.
-Steaua Bucharest has the best defense in Ligue 1
-Lawrence Reghecampf’s team has 6 wins in 11 trips
-Steaua have won only one point in the last 4 games played “outside”
Probable teams CS Universitatea Craiova – Steaua Bucharest:
► CSUC: Calancea – Dimitrov, Kelić, Popov knife – Mateiu Zlatinski – Nuno Rocha, Băluţă, Bancu – Ivan A.
Reserves: Mingote, joy, R. Petre, Madson, Gustavo, Fajić, Mazarache
► FCSB: Fl. Nita – Bălaşa Tamas, Moke, Momcilović – Ov. Popescu, Muniru – Jakoliš, V. Achim, De Amorim – Alibec
Reserves: Stăncioiu, Enache, Philip L., Man, Tudorie, Fl. Tanase Gnohéré