Dunarea Calarasi Cruise Past CSA Axiopolis in International Friendly

Dunarea Calarasi made a strong statement in their preparation for the upcoming season, routing CSA Axiopolis 3–0 in an international club friendly played on 18 July 2026. The Romanian side controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing sharp finishing and solid defensive organisation in a match played at the Stadionul Ion Comșa.

Match Overview

With both teams using the fixture to build match fitness and experiment with tactics, Dunarea Calarasi seized the initiative early. A well‑worked move in the 14th minute saw the home side take the lead, a delicate chip over the advancing goalkeeper from a tight angle. The hosts doubled their advantage before half‑time after a corner was met with a powerful header at the near post.

Key Moments

• 14′ – Dunarea open the scoring with an exquisite finish.
• 37′ – A headed goal from a set‑piece makes it 2–0.
• 62′ – The third goal arrives after a swift counter‑attack, slotted home confidently.

Tactical Story

Dunarea Calarasi employed a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation that allowed them to press high and win the ball back quickly in advanced areas. CSA Axiopolis struggled to cope with the intensity and often lost possession in dangerous positions. The visitors’ best chance came midway through the second half when a shot from distance rattled the crossbar, but Dunarea’s goalkeeper remained largely untroubled.

Standout Players

• Dunarea’s left winger – Scored the opener and provided the cross for the second goal, a constant threat.
• Dunarea’s defensive midfielder – Broke up play efficiently and distributed the ball with accuracy.
• CSA Axiopolis’s goalkeeper – Despite conceding three, made several sharp saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

Friendly Context

The friendly served as valuable preparation for Dunarea Calarasi as they fine‑tune their squad ahead of competitive fixtures. For CSA Axiopolis, the heavy defeat highlighted areas of improvement, particularly in defensive transitions and set‑piece defending, but the result will not affect their campaign preparations.