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CFR kiss goodbye with pride intact

CFR kiss goodbye with pride intact

Manchester United FC defender Phil Jones hailed Luís Alberto's matchwinning strike as "a wonder goal", while CFR 1907 Cluj's exit was met with a mix of pride and frustration.

CFR coach Sérgio celebrates United scalp

CFR coach Sérgio celebrates United scalp

CFR 1907 Cluj coach Paulo Sérgio says despite elimination his team "should be proud" after beating Manchester United FC with what Sir Alex Ferguson described as a "wonder goal".

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CFR's Old Trafford celebrations fall flat

Manchester United FC 0-1 CFR 1907 ClujLuís Alberto struck a fine goal as CFR became the first Romanian team to win at Old Trafford, but events in Portugal meant it was not enough.

Sir Alex looks to tighten up and deny CFR

Sir Alex looks to tighten up and deny CFR

While Sir Alex Ferguson is preoccupied with Manchester United FC's lax defending, Paulo Sérgio wants his CFR 1907 Cluj side to seize the chance of an "amazing achievement".

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CFR seek a little Manchester miracle

CFR seek a little Manchester miracle

CFR 1907 Cluj could leapfrog Galatasaray AŞ into second place in Group H if they win at Manchester United FC and the section's other fixture in Braga goes their way.

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Rui Pedro delights in CFR's 'magnificent night'

Man-of-the-match Rui Pedro says CFR 1907 Cluj will go to Manchester United FC on matchday six with "nothing to lose" after his hat-trick put Group H rivals SC Braga to the sword.

Paulo Sérgio savours CFR's Braga victory

Paulo Sérgio savours CFR's Braga victory

CFR 1907 Cluj gave an "almost perfect" display in beating SC Braga 3-1 in Group H according to coach Paulo Sérgio, whose opposite number took responsibility for his side's exit.

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Four more progress as Chelsea fall

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Rui Pedro hat-trick ends Braga's hopes at CFR

CFR 1907 Cluj 3-1 SC BragaRui Pedro's 27-minute hat-trick kept the home side's Group H campaign afloat as an eventful first half ended the Arsenalistas' European season.

CFR coach launches Braga offensive

CFR coach launches Braga offensive

New coach Paulo Sérgio has told CFR 1907 Cluj that they have to "change their attitude" and compete hard if they are to get three more Group H points from his countrymen, SC Braga.

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Tough task ahead for Terim despite win

Tough task ahead for Terim despite win

CFR 1907 Cluj coach Paulo Sérgio was left to rue "childish mistakes" but is not ruling out qualification after defeat by Galatasaray AŞ, whose Fatih Terim knows tough tasks lie ahead.

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CFR 1907 Cluj 1-3 Galatasaray AŞBurak Yılmaz bagged a hat-trick as Galatasaray recorded their first European victory of the season and jumped into second place in Group H.

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New coach, old saw as CFR meet Galatasaray

"It is not the coach who chooses the team – the team chooses itself," said new CFR 1907 Cluj coach Paulo Sérgio, with Galatasaray AŞ's Fatih Terim having "surprises in store".

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Paulo Sérgio replaces Andone as CFR Cluj coach

Paulo Sérgio replaces Andone as CFR Cluj coach

Ex-Sporting Clube de Portugal and Heart of Midlothian FC boss Paulo Sérgio has been appointed as Ioan Andone's successor in charge of Romanian champions CFR 1907 Cluj.

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Galatasaray AŞ go in search of a first UEFA Champions League away win in a decade when they visit Group H rivals CFR 1907 Cluj, now coached by Paulo Sérgio, on matchday four.

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Andone leaves CFR by mutual consent

Andone leaves CFR by mutual consent

Second in UEFA Champions League Group H following Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Galatasaray AŞ, CFR 1907 Cluj have parted company by mutual consent with coach Ioan Andone.

Galatasaray downcast, CFR dream on

Dany Nounkeu is less than impressed with Galatasaray AŞ's Group H points' haul, but after earning a 1-1 draw in rainy Istanbul CFR 1907 Cluj's Felice Piccolo said: "Why not dream?"

Terim: Galatasaray have it all to do

Terim: Galatasaray have it all to do

Fatih Terim said his Galatasaray AŞ team are up against it in Group H after being held by a ten-man CFR 1907 Cluj side that coach Ioan Andone lauded for their "intelligence and fight".

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Galatasaray dampen CFR ardour

Galatasaray dampen CFR ardour

Galatasaray AŞ 1-1 CFR 1907 ClujBurak Yılmaz got the home side off the hook against ten men after an own goal and a missed penalty looked to have spelled Group H disaster.

Galatasaray relaxed ahead of CFR test

Galatasaray AŞ coach Fatih Terim says the visit of CFR 1907 Cluj "will not be a match which decides our destiny", despite Cimbom sitting bottom of Group H without a point.

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Galatasaray seek change of fortune against CFR

Galatasaray seek change of fortune against CFR

Fatih Terim's history against Romanian opposition and Galatasaray AŞ's poor start in Group H do not augur well against CFR 1907 Cluj but the home side are hoping their luck will turn.

Humble Van Persie praises United team-mates

Humble Van Persie praises United team-mates

Manchester United FC's two-goal match winner Robin van Persie refused to take the credit after his side's 2-1 success at CFR 1907 Cluj, Gabriel Mureșan pointing to home mistakes.

Sir Alex delight at Rooney-Van Persie partnership

Sir Alex delight at Rooney-Van Persie partnership

Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson was left purring over the combination of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney after victory at CFR 1907 Cluj, who rued costly mistakes.

Van Persie digs United out of a hole at CFR

CFR 1907 Cluj 1-2 Manchester United FCRobin van Persie scored his first European goals for Manchester United as the visitors came from behind to take pole position in Group H.

BATE, Barcelona, United perfect, Celtic smile

After beating FC Bayern München 3-1, FC BATE Borisov have six points like FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC, while Celtic FC ended their 21-game wait for a group stage away win.

CFR eager for a crack at United

CFR 1907 Cluj coach Ioan Andone said Romania was buzzing ahead of Manchester United FC's Group H visit, adding: "It will be nice to qualify for the next stage together."

Goalkeeper 12 Grzegorz Sandomierski
Goalkeeper 34 Cristian Bălgrădean
Goalkeeper 74 Ionuț Rus
Goalkeeper 89 Otto Hindrich *

Defender 3 Andrei Burcă
Defender 13 Denis Ciobotariu
Defender 16 Mateo Sušić
Defender 21 Kevin Boli
Defender 27 Alexandru Chipciu
Defender 45 Camora
Defender 55 Paulo Vinícius
Defender 92 Mike Cestor

Midfielder 8 Damjan Đoković
Midfielder 10 Ciprian Deac
Midfielder 11 Michael Pereira
Midfielder 28 Ovidiu Hoban
Midfielder 37 Mihai Bordeianu
Midfielder 62 Claudiu Petrila
Midfielder 94 Cătălin Itu
Midfielder 99 Mário Rondón

Forward 7 Constantin Păun
Forward 18 Ionuţ Costache
Forward 22 Gabriel Debeljuh
Forward 23 Cătălin Golofca
Forward 96 Dodi Joca *

Coach

Coach Dan Petrescu

Legend

* Player list B

Matches

19 August 2020

First qualifying round

Centenary Ta' Qali

26 August 2020

Second qualifying round

Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Cluj-Napoca

Dinamo Zagreb win on penalties

Dinamo Zagreb win on penalties

Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)

Form guide

W

FLO Floriana 0-2 CFR CFR Cluj
2020/08/19 UEFA Champions League 19/08/2020
L

CFR CFR Cluj 2-2 DZ Dinamo Zagreb
2020/08/26 UEFA Champions League 26/08/2020
W

DJU Djurgården 0-1 CFR CFR Cluj
2020/09/24 UEFA Europa League 24/09/2020
W

CFR CFR Cluj 3-1 KUP KuPS
2020/10/01 UEFA Europa League 01/10/2020
W

SOF CSKA-Sofia 0-2 CFR CFR Cluj
2020/10/22 UEFA Europa League 22/10/2020

Statistics

Assists 3

Saves 7

Fouls committed 30

Fouls suffered 33

Played 2

Lost 0

Won 1

Drawn 1

Average scored 2

Average conceded 1

Cards 11 Yellow cards

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