Football Result
Charalampos Charalampous 76'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Cyprus
Draws
Romania
The FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA match between Cyprus and Romania at GSP Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw. Romania took an early lead with two goals from Denis Dragus in the 2nd and 18th minutes. Cyprus responded with a goal from Loizos Loizou in the 29th minute. In the second half, Charalampos Charalampous scored for Cyprus in the 76th minute, leveling the score.
Cyprus dominated possession with 58.7%, and had more shots, 18 total, 8 on target, compared to Romania's 8 total shots and 5 on target. However, Romania committed significantly more fouls (21) than Cyprus (7). The AI's pre-game prediction favored a Romania win, which did not materialize. This game was not expected to be balanced according to the AI.
Cyprus, rated 0.234, has struggled recently, losing to Austria and Romania in previous qualifiers and barely managing a draw against Bulgaria in a friendly. Romania, rated 0.548, suffered a heavy defeat against Canada in a friendly after defeating Cyprus in their previous encounter. Romania had lost 3 of the previous 5 games. Both teams need to improve their form for their upcoming matches.
Compared to their previous meeting where Romania won 2-0, Cyprus showed improvement in this match by securing a draw. Cyprus lost the previous match against Austria. Romania lost the last friendly game against Canada. Considering their previous head-to-head record heavily favored Romania, this draw is a positive result for Cyprus.