Politehnica Timișoara secured a convincing 3-0 victory over ASA Târgu Mureș in the fifth round of Liga II's Regular Season on Saturday. The result keeps the hosts at the summit of the table, extending their unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions. ASA Târgu Mureș remain rooted in 17th place after another defeat.
I. Doana opened the scoring in the sixth minute, giving Politehnica an early advantage that they never surrendered. The game changed shape after A. Artean received a red card in the 41st minute, leaving the visitors to play with ten men for the remainder of the contest. Politehnica managed the situation with patience rather than panic.
Coaching staff made several changes around the interval, with both sides bringing on fresh legs. I. Doana and S. Stefanovici were substituted together in the 46th minute, while R. Trif, A. F. Iancu and A. Moga came on for Politehnica in the 55th minute. The visitors also made multiple changes as they searched for a way back into the match.
Politehnica added two more goals to put the result beyond doubt. A. Chitu scored in the 84th minute before being substituted himself two minutes later. K. Appiah Nyarko then added the third goal in stoppage time, with the clock reading 90+2 minutes. The visitors never threatened to mount a comeback despite having more possession.
The statistics tell a story of efficiency over dominance. Politehnica recorded four shots on target and four off target, converting three of their opportunities. ASA Târgu Mureș had slightly more possession at 49 per cent and registered five shots on target, but failed to find the net. Both sides won four corners and committed no offsides throughout the entire match.
The result extends Politehnica's perfect start to the campaign, with four wins and one draw from five games. They sit on 13 points at the top of the table, with a comfortable margin over their nearest challengers. ASA Târgu Mureș remain in the relegation zone with just four points from five matches, their form failing to improve since last season's encounters with Politehnica.
