Match report

CFR 1907 Cluj 0–0 CSKA Sofia: Europa League Draw

CFR 1907 Cluj
CFR 1907 Cluj
0–0
FT
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Dec 3, 2020

In a closely contested match, CFR 1907 Cluj and CSKA Sofia locked horns in the UEFA Europa League, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The game was marred by a red card for CFR's A. Chipciu, who was dismissed for simulation in the 85th minute. Both teams showcased strong defensive resilience and tactical discipline, leading to a goalless encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: CFR 1907 Cluj 0–0 CSKA Sofia
  • • A. Chipciu (CFR 1907 Cluj) received a red card for simulation in the 85th minute
  • • Substitutions: M. Pereira replaced C. Deac (CFR 1907 Cluj) in the 61st minute
  • • Substitutions: A. Păun replaced N. Cărnat (CFR 1907 Cluj) in the 75th minute
  • • Substitutions: G. Yomov and Y. Sankharé replaced Henrique and Tiago Rodrigues (CSKA Sofia) in the 77th and 78th minutes

Lineups

CFR 1907 Cluj

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 C. Bălgrădean (G)
  • 16 M. Sušić (D)
  • 45 Camora (D)
  • 3 A. Burcă (D)
  • 4 C. Manea (D)
  • 27 A. Chipciu (M)
  • 8 D. Đoković (M)
  • 11 M. Pereira (M)
  • 7 A. Păun (M)
  • 99 M. Rondón (M)
  • 22 G. Debeljuh (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Deac
  • 98 N. Cârnat
  • 77 J. Vojtuš
  • 13 D. Ciobotariu
  • 23 R. Haiduc
  • 12 G. Sandomierski
  • 96 A. Joca
  • 94 C. Itu
  • 14 I. Latovlevici
  • 93 B. Checicheș

CSKA Sofia

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Busatto (G)
  • 11 P. Zanev (D)
  • 2 J. Mattheij (D)
  • 15 T. Vion (M)
  • 3 Geferson (M)
  • 26 V. Antov (D)
  • 13 Y. Sankharé (F)
  • 8 G. Carey (M)
  • 21 A. Youga (M)
  • 30 G. Yomov (F)
  • 22 A. Sowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Henrique
  • 20 Tiago Rodrigues
  • 19 I. Turitsov
  • 18 B. Mazikou
  • 14 J. Keita
  • 10 S. Beltrame
  • 23 A. Ahmedov
  • 28 P. Galabov
  • 17 A. Peñaranda
  • 25 D. Evtimov
  • 12 I. Iliev

Timeline

  1. CSKA Sofia
    1' CSKA Sofia Card · Yellow Card
    Thibaut Vion

    Foul

  2. CFR 1907 Cluj
    33' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow Card
    M. Susic

    Argument

  3. CSKA Sofia
    54' CSKA Sofia Card · Yellow Card
    Geferson

    Argument

  4. CFR 1907 Cluj
    61' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pereira · On: C. Deac
  5. CFR 1907 Cluj
    75' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Păun · On: N. Cârnat
  6. CSKA Sofia
    77' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Yomov · On: Henrique
  7. CSKA Sofia
    78' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Sankharé · On: Tiago Rodrigues
  8. CFR 1907 Cluj
    85' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow Card
    A. Chipciu

    Simulation

  9. CFR 1907 Cluj
    85' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Red Card
    A. Chipciu

    Simulation

  10. CFR 1907 Cluj
    86' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Debeljuh · On: J. Vojtuš

Match Stats

Stat CFR 1907 Cluj CSKA Sofia
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 65% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 0 6
Total Passes 322 565
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 209 449
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ CFR 1907 Cluj's A. Chipciu was sent off in the 85th minute, significantly altering the momentum and forcing Cluj to play with ten men for the remainder of the match.
  • ▸ CSKA Sofia's early yellow card for Thibaut Vion in the 1st minute set a cautionary tone for the match, leading to a defensive approach from both teams.