CS Universitatea Craiova produced a ruthless statement performance in the Romanian Super Liga, crushing Fotbal Club FCSB 5-0 at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The scoreline was emphatic, but it was the manner of the victory that truly stood out: Craiova were faster, sharper and far more clinical than a FCSB side that endured a night to forget.

From the opening whistle, Craiova pressed high and forced FCSB into hurried decisions. The home side’s intensity set the tone, and they took the lead inside the first ten minutes when Alexandru Mitriță cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. It was the perfect start for Craiova and an immediate blow to FCSB’s confidence.

The second goal arrived midway through the first half. Elvir Koljić, who worked tirelessly as the central striker, latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper. FCSB tried to respond, but their midfield was repeatedly overrun, and Craiova’s defence held firm with a disciplined offside trap.

Match Overview

Craiova controlled the game in every phase. They won the midfield battle, created chances from wide areas and looked dangerous on the counter-attack. FCSB, by contrast, struggled to string together meaningful passes in the final third. Their defensive line was exposed repeatedly, and once Craiova scored the third goal early in the second half, the contest was effectively over.

The result is one of the most one-sided meetings between these two traditional Romanian powers in recent memory. Craiova’s supporters celebrated a famous win, while FCSB’s players and staff were left to reflect on a defensive collapse that raises serious questions about their title credentials.

Key Moments

• 9’ – Mitriță opens the scoring: A trademark cut inside and low finish gave Craiova the lead.
• 27’ – Koljić doubles the advantage: The striker ran onto a clever through ball and finished confidently.
• 52’ – Mitriță strikes again: A quick counter-attack ended with a composed finish for Craiova’s third.
• 68’ – Bancu adds a fourth: The captain arrived late in the box and swept the ball home.
• 79’ – Baiaram completes the rout: A fifth goal capped a dominant team performance.

Tactical Story

Craiova’s 4-2-3-1 shape allowed Mitriță and Baiaram to isolate FCSB’s full-backs, while Koljić occupied the centre-backs. The midfield duo protected the back four and recycled possession quickly, ensuring FCSB could not build sustained pressure. FCSB’s attempts to play out from the back were repeatedly intercepted, and their high defensive line proved suicidal against Craiova’s pace.

FCSB’s manager made changes in the second half, but the substitutions failed to stem the tide. Craiova’s confidence grew with every goal, and the final scoreline could have been even larger. The clean sheet was particularly satisfying for the home side, who have made defensive solidity a priority this season.

Standout Players

Alexandru Mitriță was the outstanding performer, scoring twice and tormenting the FCSB defence throughout. Elvir Koljić led the line with intelligence and strength, while Nicușor Bancu and Ștefan Baiaram provided constant width and energy. For FCSB, there were very few positives, though their goalkeeper made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

Title Race Impact

This 5-0 victory sends a powerful message to the rest of the Romanian Super Liga. Craiova have shown they can compete with the best and have the firepower to blow teams away. FCSB, meanwhile, must regroup quickly; a loss of this magnitude can damage confidence, especially in a title race where momentum matters. The head-to-head record between these clubs has taken a dramatic swing, and Craiova’s fans will remember this night for a long time.