ACS Medias 2022 2-1 CS Tricolorul Breaza: Moldovan seals comeback win in Romanian Liga III

ACS Medias 2022 came from behind to beat CS Tricolorul Breaza 2-1 in a hard-fought Romanian Liga III encounter on 25 September 2026 at Stadionul Municipal Gaz Metan. After conceding early, the hosts responded with patience and quality, eventually taking all three points through Cristian Moldovan’s second-half winner.

The victory keeps ACS Medias 2022 in the hunt for a strong league position and highlights their ability to recover from setbacks. Breaza, who defended well for long periods, will be disappointed to leave with nothing after a disciplined away performance.

Match overview

Breaza started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through Robert Stan, who capitalized on a defensive hesitation and finished low into the corner. The early goal forced ACS Medias 2022 to increase their tempo, and they began to dominate possession. The equalizer arrived six minutes before half-time when Andrei Popa found space at the back post and converted a deep cross.

The second half was more controlled from the hosts. ACS Medias 2022 moved the ball quickly, stretched Breaza’s five-man defence and created several half-chances. The winning goal came in the 73rd minute when Cristian Moldovan struck from just inside the box after a neat lay-off. Breaza pushed for a late equalizer but could not find a way through a resilient home defence.

Key moments

• 18th minute – Breaza 1-0: Robert Stan punished a loose touch and scored with a composed low finish.
• 39th minute – 1-1: Andrei Popa equalized with a back-post finish after a measured cross from the right.
• 73rd minute – 2-1: Cristian Moldovan scored the winner with a first-time shot from the edge of the area.
• 88th minute: Breaza’s best chance of the second half was headed over from a corner.

Tactical story

ACS Medias 2022 set up in a 4-3-3 and tried to play through the thirds. Their midfield trio circulated the ball well, and the wide forwards stayed high to pin back Breaza’s wing-backs. After conceding, the hosts increased their pressing intensity and forced Breaza into several turnovers in their own half.

Breaza used a 5-3-2 formation, defending with a deep block and looking to counter through their two strikers. The system worked well in the first 20 minutes, but as the game wore on, the gap between their midfield and defence grew larger. ACS Medias 2022 exploited that space, especially in the second half, and eventually found the decisive goal.

Standout players

Cristian Moldovan was the match-winner and arguably the best player on the pitch, combining tireless running with a decisive finish. Andrei Popa also impressed with his equalizer and link-up play, while captain Vlad Ionescu controlled the midfield tempo. For Breaza, Robert Stan took his goal well, and goalkeeper Paul Marinescu made several saves to keep his side in the contest until the final whistle.

Season impact

The three points are valuable for ACS Medias 2022 as they look to climb the Romanian Liga III table. A comeback win can also build momentum and belief within the squad, especially with a busy run of fixtures ahead. CS Tricolorul Breaza remain competitive but will need to turn narrow defeats into draws if they are to move away from the lower reaches of the standings. The next round will be an important opportunity for both teams to build on this performance.