The 10th round of Liga 2 showcased thrilling matches, highlighted by a serious injury to Constantin Robicek during the game between SC Popești Leordeni and CS Afumați. On Saturday, Poli Timișoara edged out Râmnicu Vâlcea with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Sunday’s action continues with a match between FC Bacău and Gloria Bistrița at 13:30, broadcast live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1. The round will conclude on Tuesday, October 20, with ASA Târgu Mureș facing Chindia Târgoviște at 17:30.
FC Bacău vs. Gloria Bistrița Live at 13:30
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Results from Saturday’s matches included CSM Slatina maintaining its strong form with a 1-0 win against Unirea Slobozia, bringing their points total to 25. CSM Reșița, starting the day in third place, suffered a 0-2 defeat against Cetate Suceava, dropping them in the standings.
Concordia Chiajna and CS Dinamo Shine
Concordia Chiajna delivered the most impressive performance of the day, defeating CSC Șelimbăr 5-0 on home ground. CS Dinamo also recorded a significant win, beating CSL Ștefănești 4-1, while Steaua and Metaloglobus played to a 0-0 draw.
Following their victory, CS Dinamo now sits 7 points clear of the competition. The win against Ștefănești marks their second victory of the season, with their previous win occurring in the fourth round against Chindia.
Poli Timișoara Strengthens Second Place Position
In the concluding match of the day, Poli Timișoara secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Râmnicu Vâlcea, thanks to a goal from 18-year-old Robert Burlacu in the 50th minute. This win brings Poli Timișoara’s points total to 24, keeping them in the second spot, just one point behind CSM Slatina.
Live Standings in Liga 2
FINAL: Râmnicu Vâlcea vs. Poli Timișoara 0-1
Approximately 900 fans attended the match, with Burlacu scoring the only goal.
The match atmosphere was tangible, with Timișoara supporters outnumbering the home crowd despite a lackluster turnout.
SCM Rm. Vâlcea: Frățilă – Croitoru, Sălceanu, Dandea, Georgescu – Danciu, Toma – Trașcu, Constantin, Lemac – Huiban. Reserves included: Crăciun, Gîsă, Dumitra, Achim, Purice, Mitulețu, Ivan, Pitulac, Butișteanu. Coach: Constantin Schumacher.
Poli Timișoara: Coșa – Vasluian, Toma, Paul, Huszti – Drăghici, Artean, Burlacu – D. Popa, Chițu, Ștefanovici. Reserves included: Rus, Ene, Nyarko, Vlaicu, R. Benzar, Doană, I. Rotariu, Dolghi, Spătaru. Coach: Dan Alexa.
FINAL: Concordia Chiajna vs. CSC Șelimbăr 5-0
Goals scored: Soler 19′, Pănoiu 48′, Sula 52′, 82′, Ganea 70′.
Concordia: Stanciu – Dumitrașcu, Pareja, Carrasco, Pădureanu, Pănoiu, Carnat, Soler, Fălcușan, Sula, Samanes. Coach: Adrian Scarlatache.
CSC Șelimbăr: Măluțan – Natea, Giafer, Oroian, Luca, Iancu, Cătălina, Monea, Șerban, Bucuroiu, Petrescu. Coach: Ioan Luca.
FINAL: CSC Dumbrăvița vs. FC Bihor 0-2
Goals scored: De Sousa 23′, Hora 90+1′.
FINAL: Olimpia Satu Mare vs. Metalul Buzău 0-0.
FINAL: CSM Reșița vs. Cetate Suceava 0-2.
FINAL: CSM Slatina vs. Unirea Slobozia 1-0.
FINAL: Popești Leordeni vs. CS Afumați 2-0.
Goals scored: Leafu 13′, Taiwo 78′.
SC Popești Leordeni: Rădulescu – Leaf, Duțu, Nadolu, Balgiu, Tudorică, Căpraru, Iacob, Taiwo, Firțînescu, Niecuțescu. Coach: Cătălin Gheorghe.
CS Afumați: Dumitrescu – Păun, Lazăr, Diomande, Robicek, Enache, Zaina, Mihorceanu, Liș, Kaplan, Raicu. Coach: Vasile Neagu.
Horrific Injury
In the 25th minute, a seemingly innocuous play resulted in a horrific injury to Constantin Robicek, the 37-year-old central defender for CS Afumați. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital after being unintentionally struck by SC Popești Leordeni’s Robert Neicuțescu during a duel for the ball. The injury was severe, with visible bone damage in the ankle area.
Referee Cristian Vîrgolici did not issue a yellow card to Neicuțescu, who was visibly shaken by the incident.
FINAL: Steaua vs. Metaloglobus 0-0
FINAL: CSL Ștefănești vs. Dinamo 1-4.
Marți’s match features ASA Tg. Mureș against Chindia, scheduled for 17:30.
