CFR Cluj surge past Voluntari 4-0 in Superliga round two
CFR Cluj are crushing FC Voluntari 4-0 in Superliga matchday two at Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium, with Andrei Cordea and debutant Stefan Drazic each scoring twice after Mihai Roman's early red card left the visitors with 10 men in Gruia. The cfr cluj voluntari clash opened with a solemn tribute before the hosts took full control.
Key Takeaways
- CFR Cluj lead FC Voluntari 4-0 in Superliga round two, with braces from Cordea (26, 49) and Drazic (39, 43).
- Voluntari's Mihai Roman was sent off in the 12th minute for a reckless foul on Fică.
- An early Guțea goal for the visitors was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
- The kickoff was given by the youngest son of late CFR legend Gabi Mureșan, who died this summer at 44.
- Coach Antonio Folha is managing amid a club financial crisis, with players filing memoranda at the FRF.
What is the score in the CFR Cluj Voluntari match?
According to GSP's live report, CFR Cluj lead 4-0. Andrei Cordea opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a powerful finish into the top corner after a long pass from Aly Abeid, a goal confirmed by VAR.
New signing Stefan Drazic, making his first appearance in CFR colors, scored in the 39th minute from a Rocha assist, then added a spectacular second four minutes later. Cordea completed his brace immediately after the break in the 49th minute, set up by Drazic. Official attendance was listed at 3,159.
How did Voluntari end up with 10 players so early?
The visitors' night unraveled quickly. In the eighth minute, Șuteu hit the post on a counter and Guțea finished into an empty net, but the goal was chalked off for offside after VAR review.
Four minutes later, referee Roman George Cătălin showed Mihai Roman a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Fică at heel height. Playing a man down, Voluntari struggled to escape their own half as CFR poured forward.
Why did the night start with emotion in Gruia?
Before kickoff, a moment of silence honored former Cluj players Gabi Mureșan and Radu Mărginean, both of whom died this summer. PrimaSport reported that Mureșan's youngest son performed the ceremonial kickoff, adding a deeply emotional note to the evening in Gruia.
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What is the bigger picture for Antonio Folha's CFR?
Despite the dominant scoreline, CFR Cluj remain in financial turmoil. Digi Sport reported that key players including Andrei Cordea and Karlo Muhar have filed memoranda with the Romanian Football Federation over unpaid dues. Portuguese coach Antonio Folha, appointed this summer, said he focuses only on training and what he can control on the pitch.
CFR had opened the Superliga campaign with a 1-2 loss at Oțelul, while Voluntari drew 2-2 at home with FC Botoșani. Historically, Cluj dominate this fixture: 18 wins in 22 Superliga meetings. The hosts had also not lost a league home game since Farul beat them 2-0 on 25 October 2025.