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Romanian SuperLiga round 3 developments 3: Craiova leads FCSB keeper issue
In round three Universitatea Craiova’s 4‑0 demolition of the 2025‑26 Romanian SuperLiga, FC Argeș kept its strong start with a 1‑0 win over CS Csikszereda, Robert Moldoveanu converting a penalty after a tribute to Petrolul Ploieşti, highlighted by Steven Nsimba’s 41‑second opener, lifted the late Constantin “Gogu” Covaciu. Oțelul Galaţi and Dinamo București drew 1‑1, with Alberto Soro and Patrick Fernandes scoring, extending Dinamo’s 11‑year winless run at Galaţi. Newly promoted FC Voluntari recorded its first league victory, beating UTA Arad 1‑0 thanks club to a goal from Marvin Schieb. Universitatea Craiova thrashed Petrolul Ploieşti 4‑0, opening the scoring after just 41 seconds – top of the season’s fastest goal – when Steven Nsimba struck, and adding goals from Ştefan Baiaram and Simon Elisor. early‑season table. The win moved Craiova confirmed Craiova’s strong start after earlier moves to six points, securing second place and widening the gap to the leaders. Coach Filipe Coelho praised place. Off the team’s resilience after pitch, FCSB faced a recent Champions League exit, while former goalkeeper Florin Prunea highlighted Elisor’s quality. The victory also set up Craiova’s Europa League third‑qualifying round tie against KuPS Kuopio. Other fixtures included controversy. Owner Gigi Becali removed Ştefan Târnovanu from the squad following a live‑texted disappointing European outing, while coach Marius Baciu said the final decision on the starting keeper would be taken on match between Corvinul Hunedoara and Sepsi Sf. Gheorghe, and upcoming games such day. Other round‑3 results remained as FCSB versus Farul Constanţa. Coaches previously reported: Voluntari’s 1‑0 win over UTA Arad, Dinamo București’s 1‑1 draw with Oțelul Galaţi, Argeș Piteşti’s 1‑0 victory over Csikszereda, and players across the league, including Adrian Mihalcea and Victor Becali, commented on tactical adjustments Corvinul Hunedoara‑Sepsi OSK fixture. The combined outcomes reshaped the league standings, with Craiova now leading, FCSB holding a solid position, and squad issues. several clubs battling for playoff qualification.