BUCHAREST (Interstat) — Metaloglobus Bucharest beat visiting Ramnicu Valcea 2-0 Monday in a Romanian Liga II football match, using two second-half goals to turn a tight contest into a home victory. Metaloglobus Bucharest improved its record in the competition to 4 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, while Ramnicu Valcea fell to 3 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws. Across all competitions, Metaloglobus Bucharest is now 4 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, and Ramnicu Valcea is 3 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws.

The first half ended without a goal, but Metaloglobus Bucharest broke through three minutes after halftime. Ime Ndon scored in the 48th minute, giving the home side the lead. Ndon was among the game’s most influential performers, finishing with 74 minutes played and one goal. The goal changed the match’s shape, forcing Ramnicu Valcea to chase the game after a scoreless opening period. Metaloglobus Bucharest protected its advantage and continued to press for another goal as the second half developed.

Metaloglobus Bucharest added insurance in the 77th minute when Andrei Dumitru scored. Dumitru’s statline read 16 minutes and one goal, making him the second key performer in a match that was decided by Metaloglobus Bucharest’s finishing in the second half. The assist and buildup details were not provided, but the timing of the goals left Ramnicu Valcea with little room to respond. Ramnicu Valcea pushed for a reply after the second goal but could not break through.

Ramnicu Valcea’s A. Dandea was shown a yellow card in the 78th minute, shortly after the second goal. Ramnicu Valcea made substitutions in the 59th minute with E. Nistor and D. Huiban, then made two more changes in the 72nd minute with D. Toma and C. Gogor. Metaloglobus Bucharest made changes in the 68th minute with L. Banu and N. Constantinescu, then made two more in the 74th minute with I. Ndon and L. Stoica. The substitutions continued a busy second half, but Ramnicu Valcea could not find a goal.

Metaloglobus Bucharest’s defense held Ramnicu Valcea scoreless, preserving the clean sheet and the 2-0 result. Ramnicu Valcea scored 0 goals total, while Metaloglobus Bucharest scored 2 goals total. The win gave Metaloglobus Bucharest the full result at home and extended Ramnicu Valcea’s difficult run in the competition. The final whistle confirmed a home win and a shutout for Metaloglobus Bucharest. Ramnicu Valcea finished the match without a goal.

Ramnicu Valcea’s previous results included a 1-0 home loss to Politehnica Timisoara, a 1-0 loss at Gloria Bistrita, a 3-0 loss at Ludogorets, a 3-2 home win over Oradea, a 4-0 loss at Cetatea, a 2-1 home loss to Resita, a 1-0 win at CSC Dumbravita, a 2-2 home draw with FC Bacau, a 1-0 home loss to Slatina and a 0-0 draw at CSM Targu Jiu. Metaloglobus Bucharest’s previous results included a 0-0 draw at Steaua Bucuresti, a 3-0 home loss to Popesti Leordeni, a 1-0 win at Stefanesti, a 1-1 home draw with Satu Mare, a 3-2 loss at Targu Mures, a 3-1 home loss to Chiajna, a 2-1 win at Slobozia, a 3-1 home win over Selimbar, a 2-1 loss at Progresul Draganesti and a 3-1 loss at Chindia. Ramnicu Valcea next faces Afumati at home, while Metaloglobus Bucharest next travels to FC Bacau.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Ramnicu Valcea 2, Metaloglobus Bucharest 1, and Interstat’s ELO system had projected Metaloglobus Bucharest with a 59.9 percent probability to win. Metaloglobus Bucharest had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 2 went over the over/under line of 2.5.