Corvinul Hunedoara shines with a decisive 3-0 victory over CFR Cluj

In an impressive display of skill, Corvinul Hunedoara secured a 3-0 win against CFR Cluj, marking a significant moment in the SuperLigii. The match took place during the fifth round and showcased the team's growing prowess.

Manolache opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, followed by Ivancevic's goal in the 71st. Goodlad sealed the victory with a late goal in the 89th minute, delighting the home crowd in Arad.

This win propelled Corvinul Hunedoara to 4th place in the league, amassing a total of 8 points. In contrast, CFR Cluj finds itself struggling in 13th place with just 3 points, despite having one game in hand.

Narcis Răducan, impressed by the team's performance, highlighted the contributions of Florin Maxim, the club's coach. Maxim, 45, has been leading Corvinul since 2021 and has already made a significant impact, including winning the Cupa României when the team was in Liga 2.

Under his guidance, Corvinul Hunedoara returned to the top league after a 34-year absence. Florin Maxim is also notable for being the first Romanian coach since Dumitru Anescu in 1974 to start in the first league with a trophy to his name.

Maxim's coaching journey includes a period as an assistant at FC Voluntari from 2016 to 2019 and a head coach role at Șelimbăr from 2019 to 2021. His career as a player began at Aurul Brad, and he has played for several notable clubs, including Corvinul and Steaua.

Looking ahead, Florin Maxim expressed hopes of leading Corvinul Hunedoara to the play-off stage, a testament to his ambition and the potential he sees in his team. Răducan emphasized that Maxim deserves more recognition for his achievements, underscoring the bright future ahead for both the coach and the club.