Universitatea Craiova - Swindon Town 0-1

Universitatea Craiova's players lost their first game in this summer. F. Costea, Mitchell, Soava, Busu and Rose did not participate to this game and Julius Wobay was used as left side defender.

Mihai Dina scored in the 71 minute of the game but the refere said it was off side.

Our team was:

S. Lung jr. - Dănănae, V. Găman, R. Barbu, Wobay ('45 Barboianu) - Prepeliţă, Nicolae, Dilevski ('58 D. Stoica), M. Costea - Dina, Baird ('61 V. Badea)

Universitatea Craiova - Notts County 3-2

Universitatea Craiova met Notts County today. This team is known as being the oldest proffesional footbal club in the World. They set up in 1862. Craiova used the following players: S. Lung jr. - Dănănae, V. Găman, R. Barbu, Şoavă - Prepeliţă, Dilevski, Ologu, M. Costea - Baird, Dina

The scorers for our team were: Dina ('21, '24) and Baird ('52). The most valuable player of Universitatea Craiova, Florin Costea, the top scorer of last Romanian Championship was not used in this game.

Universitatea Craiova - Zell Am See 9-1

Universitatea Craiova met in the second test game of this summer an amateur team from Austria. The score tells almost everything about this game. The scorers of our team were: Prepelita, Dina (2), M. Costea (3), Gogosoiu, Fl. Costea and Ologu.

In the first half, the team was: Lung - Dănănae, Stoica, Barbu, Şoavă - Prepeliţă, Dilevski, Nicolae, M. Costea - Dina, Gogoşoiu.

In the second half, Daniel Mogosanu used the following players: Merlier - Bărboianu, Popescu, Stoica, Rose - Firţulescu, Wobay, Ologu, Roman (Bran) - F. Costea, Badea.

Gaman, Mitchel, Baird and Busu had medical problems and they did not play in this game.

Universitatea - SV Wacker Burghausen 2-2

Universitatea Craiova played a friendly game against SV Wacker Burghausen. This is a team from 3rd German football league. The game was played in Austria, in Kaprun. This is the place where Craiova is preparing for the next season.

The goals of Universitatea Craiova were scored by Mihai Costea ('65) and Dina ('80).

The new trainer of our team is Daniel Mogosanu, a former player of Craiova in the years '90. He used the following team: Lung - Bărboianu, I. Popescu, Stoica, Rose - Firţulescu, Gogoşoiu, Ologu, Wobay - F. Costea, Badea in the second half, Craiova had the following players: Lung - Dănănae, Găman, Barbu, Şoavă - Firţulescu (Roman ‘70), Dilevski, Nicolae, M. Costea - Dina, Badea (Bran ‘65). Prepeliţă and Baird did not play because of some medical problems.

Universitatea Craiova's fans

These pictures were taken at 450 Km distance from Craiova. In a place called Baile Felix, situated at the frontiere between Romania and Hungary.

Oltenia Eterna Terra Nova

It is a very well know fact that in Oltenia the weddings are very special. The anthem of our football team is a must for every wedding. Check this out:

Universitatea Craiova - FC Vaslui 0-1

It was a very important game for our team. We needed only a draw to qualify for Europa League. Unfortunately, the team from Vaslui scored int he 12th minute of the game and Craiova produced a great disappointment for its fans. 20.000 people went home with this great defeat in their faces. Craiova finished this year on the 7th row in the table.The only success for this year is Florin Costea. He was declared as being the best scorer in Romania for 2008-2009 season.
1 Urziceni 34 21 7 6 51-20 70
2 FC Timişoara 34 20 7 7 58-38 67
3 Dinamo 34 20 5 9 56-30 65
4 CFR Cluj 34 16 11 7 44-26 59
5 FC Vaslui 34 17 6 11 44-37 57
6 Steaua 34 14 14 6 44-27 56
7 Craiova 34 15 11 8 44-25 56
8 Rapid 34 16 7 11 44-34 55
9 FC Brasov 34 14 13 7 35-25 55
10 FC Arges 34 12 8 14 41-47 44
11 Pandurii 34 11 10 13 27-36 43
12 Oţelul Galaţi 34 11 7 16 37-48 40
13 Gloria Bistriţa 34 11 5 18 32-44 38
14 Poli Iasi 34 10 7 17 32-47 37
15 Gaz Metan Mediaş 34 10 6 18 36-51 36
16 Farul Constanţa 34 8 6 20 27-56 30
17 CS Otopeni 34 5 7 22 32-54 22
18 Gloria Buzau 34 4 5 25 23-62 17

Steaua Bucharest - Universitatea Craiova 2-1

Unfortunately Universitatea Craiova lost this game. But it is still on the 5th position in the table. Steaua scored first in the 18th minute of the game. Only 2 minutes after, Florin Costea scored a beautiful goal for a draw. In the second half Steaua scored again and Craiova lost a new game against a big rival.

Our team for this game: Bornescu - Dananae, Gaman, Stoica, Rose - Prepelita, Dilevski ('82 Dina), Soava - Wobay ('58 M. Costea), N'Jock ('46 Baird), F. Costea

For this game, Romanian Football League did not permit to the fans to enter in stadium. Because of this Craiova's Municipality posted a big screen right in the metropolitan area of this city. Just take a look what happened there:

Rapid Bucharest - Universitatea Craiova 0-3

A crazy match of Universitatea against Rapid Bucharest. The score speaks about what happened in the field.

Craiova used the following players: Bornescu - Dănănae, Găman, D. Stoica, Rose - Prepeliţă, Dilevski ('68 Barboianu), Şoavă - Wobay, Njock ('72 M.Costea), Fl. Costea

Universitatea Craiova - Gloria Buzau 1-1

A hard to get draw for Craiova. The score was 0-1 until the 80th minute of the game. Universitatea's goal was scored by Florin Costea.

Our team: 23.Bornescu - 27. Rose, 8.F. Şoavă, 6.D. Stoica, 2.Bărboianu - 28.Gângioveanu(46' M.Costea), 3.Barbu(74' N'Jock), 30.Prepeliţă - 10.F. Costea, 20.Dina(46' Baird), 77.Wobay

CS Otopeni - Universitatea Craiova 0-1

Craiova get 3 more points in the table against Otopeni. One of teams which are easier to win against them from Romanin football championship. As in most of the cases, Universitatea's goal was scored by Florin Costea. This time in the 80th minute of the game.

Universitatea Craiova - Gaz Metan Medias 2-0

It was a nice game. Nobody had a doubt concerning the winner of this game. Universitatea Craiova attacked all the time, from the 1st minute until the end. The guessts made also a nice match. They tried to score but they did not have chance this match. Maybe in the future.

For Universitatea Craiova scored Florin Costea('38) and Mihai Dina('69).

Our team: S. Lung-jr - Dananae, Gaman, D.Stoica, Rose - Prepelita, Gangioveanu, Dilevski ('84 Gogosoiu) - Wobay ('79 R. Barbu), M.Costea ('46 Dina), F. Costea

Pandurii Tg Jiu - Universitatea Craiova 1-0

This was a really hard game. Universitatea Craiova got a goal in the 25th minute of the match and this was a shock. All the rest of the game our players tried to score but they didn't succeded. In football, such situations may appear. Let's wait for the next games.

Universitatea Craiova - FC Arges 1-0

After 3 matches without win, we succeded yesterday. It was 0-0 until the 75th minute of the game. It was really a boring game. But a good pass from Dorel Stoica sent the ball right on the head of Jeremie N'Jock. The giant from Cameroon scored for 3 points and we are happy again. Craiova is still on the 5th place in table.

Our team: 23. Bornescu, 27. Rose, 6. D. Stoica, 7. V. Găman, 18. Dănănae, 28. Gîngioveanu ('91 R. Barbu), 13. Dilevski, 30. Prepeliţă, 77. Wobay, 20. Dina('60 33.NJock), 9. M. Costea('86 2.Barboianu)

FC Brasov - Universitatea Craiova 1-1

It was a terible game. With a ful stadium and an impresive atmosphere. Craiova did not a very good game but we have 2 of our best players out for this match. In the 5ht minute of the game FC Brasov already had 1-0. Craiova ran after a goal almost all the rest of the game. We finally scored in the 88th minute thanks by Florin Costea. After this day we are still on the 5th place in the table. 

Our team: 23. Bornescu - 18. Dănănae, 7. Găman, 6. D. Stoica, 27. Rose - 77. Wobay, 2. Bărboianu, 13. Dilevski (3. Barbu '80), 16. Ologu (28. Gângioveanu '46) - 9. M. Costea (20. Dina '61), 10. Fl. Costea

Universitatea Craiova - Unirea Urziceni 0-0

It was a blind fight. All the game both teams ran for a goal. Nobody succeded. Maybe next time...

Our team: Bornescu - Dananae, Stoica, Gaman, Rose - Prepelita ('75 Ologu), Barboianu, Soava ('45 Gangioveanu) - F. Costea, M. Costea ('60 Dina), Wobay

FC Timisoara - Universitatea Craiova 1-0

It was really a sad game. Universitatea Craiova received a goal after a long period of time. We also had the possibility to make a draw because we had a penalty kick. Unfortunately, Dorel Stoica spent this good opportunity for nothing.

Our team: Bornescu - Dananae, Gaman, Stoica, Rose ('56 Gangioveanu) - Prepelita, Dilevski ('66 Dina), Soava - F. Costea, M. Costea ('90 Craciun), Wobay

Universitatea Craiova - Dinamo Bucharest 2-0

The brothers are striking again. Florin and Mihai Costea scored one more time for Universitatea Craiova and we wonn the game of the year. Craiova lives all the year for the game against Dinamo. There is a big rivality between these two teams. Universitatea Craiova did a perfect match and now is on the 5th place in the table.

Our team: 

Bornescu – Dănănae, V. Găman, D. Stoica, Rose – Wobay, Prepeliţă, Dilevski (’59 Bărboianu), Şoavă – Fl Costea (’90 R. Barbu), M. Costea (’84 Gângioveanu)

Our team's fans:

Otelul Galati - Universitatea Craiova 0-2

A new victory for Universitatea Craiova today. It was 2-0 in the 40th minute of the game. After this score, our team get back in defense thinking at the next game. Our goals were scored by Fl. Costea 9' and Julius Wobay 40' .

Our team: Bornescu – Dănănae, V. Găman, D. Stoica, Rose – Wobay (’71 R. Barbu), Prepeliţă, Dilevski (’58 Bărboianu), Şoavă – Fl. Costea, M. Costea (’65 Gângioveanu)

Austria - Romania 2-1

Romania lost another game today. This time against Austria. For Austrian team there were 9 players missing. Romania's goal was scored by Cristian Tanase in the 24th minute of the game.

Romanian team: Lobont - Contra, Tamas, Goian, Rat - Cocis, Radoi (D. Stoica 46'), Tanase, Nicolita (Max Nicu 84') - Marica, Bucur (M. Niculae 68')