ASA Târgu Mureș beat Georgeni 2-0 in the Romanian Cup semi-finals on Wednesday evening. The away side moved through to the final with a clean sheet and two goals. Georgeni's unbeaten run came to an end in this crucial tie.
The visitors had been struggling recently, losing three of their last five matches before this fixture. They came in with a poor run of form, including two straight defeats. The result suggests they found a way to reverse that pattern.
Georgeni had shown mixed results in their recent outings. They won 5-0 against Ceahlăul Piatra-Neamț and 1-0 versus Odorheiu Secuiesc in their last two games. But the heavy 1-5 loss to Gloria Bistrița two years ago remains a reminder of vulnerability.
ASA Târgu Mureș's recent record before this match was not encouraging. They had lost 0-2 to CSM Răcătău Suceava, 1-2 to CSM Reșița, and 0-2 to Gloria Bistrița. This semi-final performance marks a shift in their fortunes.
The hosts now face elimination from the competition. Georgeni cannot afford another slip if they want to progress in cup competitions. The visitors will travel to the final knowing they have done enough to reach the last stage.