FC Petrolul Ploieşti claimed a 1-0 win over SC Oțelul Galați in Liga I. Dan N'Lundulu's 34th-minute goal settled the match, and Petrolul held on despite seeing far less of the ball. Oțelul controlled possession but managed only one shot on target.
N'Lundulu struck the only goal of the afternoon. Oțelul had 65% of the ball and completed 386 passes to Petrolul's 181, yet Petrolul had 10 shots and three on target. A 77th-minute red card added tension to the closing stages.
Petrolul were out-passed but carried the greater attacking threat, with three shots on target to Oțelul's one. The home side protected their lead and turned efficiency into three points. It was a victory built on taking chances rather than controlling the game.
