Former Romanian international Ilie Dumitrescu, watching CFR Cluj’s 0-0 away draw against Paksi in the Europa League first qualifying round, expressed full confidence that CFR will advance comfortably in the return leg at Cluj on July 17. Despite the goalless stalemate, Dumitrescu highlighted CFR’s superior play and control during the match, asserting that Paksi is unlikely to pose a serious threat offensively in the second leg. The analysis suggests that once CFR finds its rhythm at home, they should seal qualification without difficulty, easing concerns for coach Dan Petrescu’s side early in the season[1][2].
