Match report

Romania Defeats Cyprus 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Romania
Romania
2–0
FT
Cyprus
Cyprus
Jun 10, 2025

Romania emerged victorious against Cyprus in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, securing a 2-0 win. The match saw early yellow cards for both sides, but it was Romania who capitalized on their chances, with F. Tanase and D. Man scoring crucial goals in the first half. Cyprus struggled to keep pace, and despite making multiple substitutions, they could not find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Romania 2–0 Cyprus
  • • Goals: F. Tanase (43'), D. Man (45')
  • • Early yellow cards for G. Kastanos (Cyprus) and F. Tanase (Romania)
  • • Substitutions: Romania made 5 subs, Cyprus made 5 subs
  • • Var reviewed a card for Joel Mall (Cyprus)

Lineups

Romania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Moldovan (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 3 M. Popescu (D)
  • 15 A. Burca (D)
  • 23 D. Sorescu (D)
  • 8 A. Sut (M)
  • 21 V. Chiriches (M)
  • 10 D. Man (M)
  • 19 F. Tanase (M)
  • 13 V. Mihaila (M)
  • 9 D. Dragus (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Nita
  • 16 S. Tarnovanu
  • 4 V. Ghita
  • 5 I. Nedelcearu
  • 6 M. Marin
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 11 D. Miculescu
  • 14 V. Cretu
  • 17 V. Screciu
  • 18 R. Marin
  • 20 R. Oprut
  • 22 A. Mitrita

Cyprus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Mall (G)
  • 6 G. Satsias (D)
  • 15 C. Sielis (D)
  • 19 K. Laifis (D)
  • 14 G. Malekkidis (D)
  • 8 C. Kyriakou (M)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (M)
  • 17 L. Loizou (M)
  • 23 I. Kosti (M)
  • 7 Anderson Correia (M)
  • 11 A. Kakoullis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 D. Demetriou
  • 22 N. Michail
  • 2 K. Pileas
  • 3 N. Panagiotou
  • 4 A. Shikkis
  • 5 C. Charalampous
  • 9 M. Ilia
  • 10 P. Sotiriou
  • 12 N. Koutsakos
  • 16 E. Antoniou
  • 18 K. Artymatas
  • 21 M. Tzionis

Timeline

  1. Cyprus
    24' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kastanos

    Foul

  2. Romania
    26' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tanase

    Foul

  3. Cyprus
    39' Cyprus Var · Card reviewed
    Joel Mall
  4. Romania
    43' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tanase · Assist: D. Man
  5. Romania
    45' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Man · Assist: D. Drăguș
  6. Cyprus
    46' Cyprus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Kosti · On: C. Charalampous
  7. Cyprus
    46' Cyprus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Loizou · On: M. Ilia
  8. Cyprus
    46' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kakoullis · On: N. Koutsakos
  9. Romania
    56' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Chiriches · On: Razvan Marin
  10. Romania
    56' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: A. Mitriță
  11. Cyprus
    62' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Anderson Correia · On: M. Tzionis
  12. Cyprus
    64' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    G. Satsias

    Foul

  13. Romania
    73' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrei Burcă · On: V. Ghita
  14. Romania
    73' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Tanase · On: D. Alibec
  15. Cyprus
    81' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Kyriakou · On: K. Artymatas
  16. Romania
    82' Romania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Man · On: D. Miculescu

Match Stats

Stat Romania Cyprus
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 5
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 545 358
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 10 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 472 295
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Romania took control of the game in the first half, scoring two goals within two minutes (43' and 45')
  • ▸ Cyprus attempted to regain momentum with multiple substitutions but could not break through the Romanian defense