FC Vaslui kept its slim Europa League hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over Pandurii Târgu Jiu. The victory leaves Viorel Moldovan's Vaslui side ninth in the table, six points behind Cluj in the final Europa League spot with five matches remaining. Mike Temwanjera gave Vaslui the lead eighteen minutes into the match with his sixth goal of the campaign.
FC Vaslui returns to play on Saturday against resurgent Gaz Metan Mediaş whilst Pandurii Târgu Jiu welcomes Poli Iaşi.