Kevin Luckassen proved to be the difference-maker for UTA Arad in their 3-1 victory against U Craiova 1948 in the Romanian Superliga on Monday evening.
Born in the Netherlands, Luckassen displayed his skills at the Arena Francisc Neuman, playing a crucial role in the team's win.
Before the clash, the head-to-head record showed UTA Arad with 5 wins, U Craiova 1948 with 1 win, and 3 draws. Luckassen started the game and lasted 88 minutes, making the most of his time on the pitch.
UTA Arad dominated in shots, while U Craiova 1948 held more possession throughout the match. Luckassen opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a powerful header, assisted by Imoh Ezekiel. Rares Pop added to the lead in the 31st minute, assisted by Razvan Trif, and Joao Pedro sealed the victory in the 67th minute. Jibril Ibrahim scored a late consolation goal for U Craiova 1948 in the 87th minute.
In their upcoming fixtures, UTA Arad will face FC Dinamo București, while U Craiova 1948 will go head-to-head with Hermannstadt.
Notably, Kevin Luckassen has been a standout player in the Romanian Superliga this season, having played 24 games, scored seven goals, and provided two assists.