Kevin Luckassen, the Dutch-born Ghanaian striker, showcased his skills on the pitch as he played a key role in UTA Arad’s recent 2-0 victory over CSM Politehnica Iasi in the Romanian Superliga. Luckassen, who scored a goal in the game, helped secure the win for UTA Arad.
This victory not only secured the three points for UTA Arad but also improved their head-to-head record against CSM Politehnica Iasi, which now stands at three wins and zero draws. The clash saw UTA Arad facing a tough opponent, as CSM Politehnica Iasi had more possession and managed to create more shots on target.
In the 62nd minute of the game, Rares Pop displayed his playmaking skills by setting up Imoh Ezekiel, whose shot deflected into the empty net to put UTA Arad in the lead. In the 70th minute, VAR canceled a penalty for CSM Politehnica Iasi, which was set to be taken by Cristian Mihai.
Luckassen further extended UTA Arad’s lead in the 84th minute, receiving a precise pass in the box from Imoh Ezekiel and finding the back of the net. Despite CSM Politehnica Iasi’s efforts to fight back, it was too little, too late, as UTA Arad held on for a well-deserved 2-0 victory.
With this impressive performance, Kevin Luckassen has now scored six goals and provided two assists in 23 appearances in the Romanian top flight this season. His contribution to UTA Arad’s success on the pitch has not gone unnoticed, and he continues to play a pivotal role for the team.
