Romanian Liga II Round: FC Bacau 3-2 CSM Slatina A thrilling encounter at the Stadionul Municipal in Bacau saw the home side edge out CSM Slatina 3-2 in a five-goal spectacle. The match, filled with momentum swings and late drama, provided a compelling advertisement for the excitement of Liga II football. FC Bacau flew out of the traps, scoring two quick goals within the first twenty minutes to stun the visitors and send the home crowd into raptures. However, CSM Slatina showcased impressive resilience, pulling a goal back before halftime to change the complexion of the match. They carried that momentum into the second half, equalizing with a well-taken finish to set up a grandstand finish. Just as the game seemed destined for a draw, Bacau found a winner in the 88th minute, a scrappy goal from a goalmouth scramble that sparked wild celebrations. The key incident was undoubtedly the late winner, a testament to Bacau's never-say-die attitude. The match also featured a standout performance from Bacau's attacking midfielder, who was involved in all three goals, scoring one and assisting the other two. For Slatina, their fightback from two goals down will offer some consolation, but their defensive organization in the final minutes will be a point of contention. The three points are crucial for FC Bacau's league position, moving them into a more comfortable mid-table zone and providing a significant boost in confidence. For CSM Slatina, a valiant defeat still leaves them with work to do near the lower half of the table. "Football is about moments, and we seized the decisive one. The character shown by the boys was magnificent," said the Bacau manager. The Slatina coach reflected, "To fight back like that and come away with nothing is heartbreaking. We switched off for one moment and were punished." FC Bacau's lineup featured an attacking trident that caused problems all night, while Slatina adjusted their shape after the early setbacks to good effect.