Kevin Luckassen’s stellar performance was the highlight of UTA Arad’s 3-1 victory over U Craiova 1948 in the Romanian Superliga on Monday night.
The Dutch-born player showcased his talent at the Arena Francisc Neuman, playing a crucial role in securing the win for his team.
Heading into the match, UTA Arad had the upper hand in their head-to-head record with 5 wins compared to U Craiova 1948’s 1 win and 3 draws. Luckassen, who started the game and played for 88 minutes, made the most of his time on the pitch.
Despite U Craiova 1948 holding more possession, UTA Arad dominated in shots. Luckassen wasted no time opening the scoring in the 6th minute with a powerful header, assisted by Imoh Ezekiel. Rares Pop extended the lead in the 31st minute with an assist from Razvan Trif, before Joao Pedro sealed the victory in the 67th minute. U Craiova 1948 managed to get on the scoresheet with a late consolation goal by Jibril Ibrahim in the 87th minute.
Looking ahead, UTA Arad are set to face FC Dinamo București in their next fixture, while U Craiova 1948 will go head-to-head with Hermannstadt.
Kevin Luckassen has been a standout player in the Romanian Superliga this season, featuring in 24 games, scoring seven goals, and providing two assists. His impressive performances have undoubtedly been instrumental in UTA Arad’s success so far in the league.
