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Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Man | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| Florin Tanase | 2 | 7 | 1 | |
| Ianis Hagi | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Ratiu | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Dennis Man | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
| Razvan Marin | 1 | 7 | 1 |