Zalău claims comfortable away win over Știința Baia Mare in friendly
Zalău secured a 3-1 victory away at Știința Baia Mare in a club friendly match on Saturday afternoon. The result came just one day after the hosts had beaten Unirea Dej 3-0, while the visitors had gone down 0-3 to the same side the previous day.
And here's the thing about these friendlies — teams often switch priorities when they're not counting points. Știința started brightly enough, but Zalău's visitors did not travel to make up the numbers. The away side showed more organisation, particularly in the second half when they reached for their pocket and took control.
By then the pattern was clear. Zalău had won three of their five recent matches, including two victories over Steaua Bucharest, while Știința's form had been mixed — two wins and three losses in that same period. The result suggests the away team found a way through against a hosts side that switched off at the back.
To be fair, these fixtures are about finding rhythm rather than building momentum. But Zalău's ability to bounce back from a heavy defeat suggests the relationship between the players and coaching staff has not soured. Șiința, meanwhile, will need to work on maintaining concentration for full ninety minutes.
The final scoreline reflects a straightforward afternoon. Zalău took their chances and held on grimly, while the hosts were unable to respond after going behind. In a competition where results carry no weight, the performance tells more than the numbers.
