FC Voluntari 1:2 FC Petrolul Ploieşti — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

FC Petrolul Ploieşti came from behind to beat FC Voluntari 2-1 in Liga I, with Breston Malula's 71st-minute strike settling the game. The visitors had led through Alejandro Bran's early goal before Voluntari levelled midway through the first half.

Bran put Petrolul ahead after nine minutes, but Mihai Roman II equalised for the hosts ten minutes later. The game stayed level until Malula scored with 19 minutes left, with Léo Teixeira providing the assist.

Petrolul edged a lively contest statistically, posting 19 shots to Voluntari's 16 and four big chances to one, yet Voluntari had more of the ball with 55% possession. The visitors were the more clinical side, scoring two of their big chances to Voluntari's one, while the respective goalkeepers made four and three saves.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of FC Voluntari vs FC Petrolul Ploieşti?

FC Voluntari 1-2 FC Petrolul Ploieşti (Liga I).

Who scored?

Alejandro Bran (9') for FC Petrolul Ploieşti; Mihai Roman II (19', assist Ion Gheorghe) for FC Voluntari; Breston Malula (71', assist Léo Teixeira) for FC Petrolul Ploieşti.

Was FC Petrolul Ploieşti's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; FC Petrolul Ploieşti won on finishing.

Were there any cards in FC Voluntari vs FC Petrolul Ploieşti?

Yellow cards: Mihai Roman II (FC Voluntari); Paul Papp (FC Petrolul Ploieşti); Mihael Onișa (FC Voluntari); Adrian Chica-Rosa (FC Voluntari); Rodrigo Martins (FC Petrolul Ploieşti); Florian Haita (FC Voluntari).

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