UTA Arad defeat Steaua Bucareste

UTA Arad edged out Steaua Bucareste in a close win on Monday, 2x1, in a game relating to matchweek 7. To this matchweek, Mircea Rednic's team came from a defeat, and Ilias Charalambous's team came from three wins.

After 4 minutes, Florin Coman opened the scoring for Steaua Bucareste. With 18 minutes on the clock, Andrej Fábry fired home for UTA Arad, from the penalty spot. Shortly before the interval, Ilias Charalambous's team saw Alexandru Pantea get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.

Godberg Cooper netted the last goal in the 60th minute. After 83 minutes, Florin Coman saw a red card after receiving his second yellow

After the result Steaua Bucareste are 1st in the table, with 15 points, while UTA Arad sit 12th place, with 7 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Mircea Rednic's team will play away against Sepsi OSK, whilst Ilias Charalambous's team will host CS Universitatea Craiova.