Univ. Craiova tops Inter Escaldes 3‑1 away from home

SANTA COLOMA, Andorra (Interstat) — Univ. Craiova defeated Inter Escaldes 3-1 on Thursday at Centre d’Entrenament de la FAF 1. Assad Al Hamlawi scored in the third minute and Stefan Baiaram added a goal in the fifth to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. Al Hamlawi played 61 minutes and Baiaram played 72 minutes. Borja Arellano pulled Inter Escaldes within one in the 77th minute, but Simon Elisor restored Craiova’s two-goal cushion in the 86th. Elisor played 29 minutes, while Arellano played 34. Carlos Mora, Nicusor Bancu and Modric each recorded an assist, while Alexandru Cicaldau also set up a goal. Romanchuk was booked for Craiova in the 19th minute, and David Lopez received a yellow card for Inter Escaldes in the 26th. Univ. Craiova’s competition record is now 1 win, 0 losses and 1 draw, with an overall record of 5 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Inter Escaldes is 0-2 in the competition and 2-3 overall. Craiova led 2-0 at halftime.