"U" Cluj and FC Argeş share points in Superliga draw

Universitatea Cluj and FC Argeş finished level at 2-2 in matchday 12 of the Superliga. The result extended a run of mixed form for both sides as they navigated the middle stage of the campaign.

The visitors took the lead in the 25th minute. Matos converted a penalty for FC Argeş after Mikanovic was judged to have committed a handball inside the area.

The home side responded quickly. In the 27th minute, Lukic scored for "U" Cluj. The goal came from a free kick delivered by Drammeh, restoring parity on the scoreboard.

An earlier effort by Lukic in the 16th minute did not count. VAR disallowed the goal for "U" Cluj due to a handball infringement during the buildup.

FC Argeş regained the advantage before halftime. In the 44th minute, Borţa scored an own goal for "U" Cluj. This error made the score 2-1 in favor of the visitors at the break.

The second half saw further action. In the 62nd minute, Pîrvu scored for FC Argeş. The goal followed a pass from Dulcea, extending the lead for the away side.

The final score remained 2-2. Reports indicated that the home side was penalized for ceding initiative in the second period, though the points were shared.

Before this fixture, "U" Cluj sat fifth in the table. They trailed the league leader by 11 points, highlighting the gap at the top of the standings.

FC Argeş entered the match with 11 points. This total placed them in a relegation play-off spot, underscoring the pressure on the team to secure results.

Away form has been a challenge for FC Argeş this season. The team had earned only three points from road games prior to this match, scoring two goals and conceding seven.

In the previous round, FC Argeş lost 1-0 to CFR. Anton Kresic scored the decisive goal in that defeat, adding to the difficulties faced by the squad.