Tromsø 2-1 CFR Cluj: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa Conference League · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Alfheim Stadion, Tromso · referee D. Dickinson · full time
Full time: Tromsø 2-1 CFR Cluj
Tromsø beat CFR Cluj 2-1 in Europa Conference League on Thursday 13 August 2026 at Alfheim Stadion. The goals: Leon Hien 6', Isak Vådebu 48', Meriton Korenica 79'.
How Tromsø won it
Tromsø struck first through Leon Hien in the 6th minute, set up by Lars Olden Larsen. Isak Vådebu made it 2-0 to Tromsø in the 48th minute, set up by Troy Nyhammer. Meriton Korenica made it 2-1 to CFR Cluj in the 79th minute, set up by Andres Sfait.
It was 1-0 at half-time.
The referee, D. Dickinson, showed 3 yellow cards: 1 to Tromsø and 2 to CFR Cluj.
Tromsø: J. Vik, 5-3-2 · CFR Cluj: A. dos Santos Folha, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
Tromsø had 6 shots on target, CFR Cluj 1.
Tromsø had 68% of the ball and turned it into the win.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Tromsø came into it with 4 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 0.29 expected goals for and – against, and had won 50% of their matches.
CFR Cluj came into it with 4 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 2.0 a match, and had won 25% of their matches.
Tromsø vs CFR Cluj: the match in numbers
| Tromsø | Match statistics | CFR Cluj |
|---|---|---|
| 68% | Ball possession | 32% |
| 6 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 9 | Corners | 0 |
| 17 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Meriton Korenica (CFR Cluj), rated 6.8 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Tromsø
- Troy Nyhammer 6.6 1 assist
- Lars Olden Larsen 6.6 1 assist
- David Edvardsson 6.5
- Daniel Braut 6.5
- Isak Dahlqvist 6.5
CFR Cluj
- Meriton Korenica 6.8 1 goal
- Andres Sfait 6.5 1 assist
- Mateo Miclăuș 6.5
- Bruno Costa 6.5
- Lorenzo Biliboc 6.4
The lowest-rated starter was Octavian Vâlceanu at 5.9. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
Questions about Tromsø vs CFR Cluj
What was the score in Tromsø vs CFR Cluj?
Tromsø 2-1 CFR Cluj (half-time 1-0), Europa Conference League, Thursday 13 August 2026.
Who scored in Tromsø vs CFR Cluj?
Leon Hien 6', Isak Vådebu 48', Meriton Korenica 79'.
Did Moneyball predict Tromsø vs CFR Cluj correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Tromsø vs CFR Cluj?
Meriton Korenica, rated 6.8 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Tromsø vs CFR Cluj?
D. Dickinson.
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