Tîrgu-Jiu Claim First Win in National League Opener
Tîrgu-Jiu women secured their opening victory in the Romanian National League with a 34:25 win over Tîrgu-Mureș on Saturday afternoon. The match took place at the home venue under a 15:00 kick-off time, with the hosts ending a run of unconvincing results. By then, the away side had already dropped points in their own opener, making this a chance to close the gap.
The home team has not been the most consistent outfit recently. They lost 24:34 to Dunărea Brăila and 29:34 to CSM Slatina in late August, while also falling to CSM București in May. That 39:31 win over Rapid București in mid-May was the only bright spot in a difficult stretch. And here's the thing — this result felt different, a clean break from the pattern.
The table after round one shows Tîrgu-Jiu sitting second with three points from one game. Tîrgu-Mureș remain twelfth with a single draw and zero points. The home side's victory puts them on the board while the visitors continue without a win.
Looking at the broader context, Tîrgu-Jiu have had mixed fortunes against various opponents this season. Their previous encounters included losses to both Dunărea Brăila sides — one in April and another in August — plus the defeat to the capital club. They did manage to beat Rapid București comfortably, but overall the form has been uneven. This win ends a barren spell for the home supporters.
The final scoreline tells a straightforward story: Tîrgu-Jiu outscored their opponents by nine goals. The visitors will need to regroup quickly if they want to climb away from the bottom of the table. For the hosts, it is a positive start after a challenging summer period.