Match Report: ACS Poli Timisoara 1–0 ACS Dumbravita
International Club Friendly – 4 July 2026

ACS Poli Timisoara started their pre‑season preparations with a narrow 1‑0 win over local rivals ACS Dumbravita. The match, played on 4 July 2026, provided an early‑season test of fitness and cohesion for both Romanian sides.

Match Overview

In a contest that lacked high‑quality chances, Poli Timisoara’s discipline in defence and efficiency in attack made the difference. The home side struck early in the first half with a well‑worked move that left Dumbravita’s defence flat‑footed. From that point onward, Poli Timisoara managed the game carefully, denying their opponents any clear path back into the fixture.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: A precise through ball split the Dumbravita backline, and the Timisoara forward finished calmly under the goalkeeper.
• Second half: Dumbravita pushed forward but lacked precision in the final third; their best chance came from a long‑range effort that sailed just wide.
• Late stages: Poli Timisoara’s goalkeeper made one crucial save in the 85th minute to preserve the clean sheet.

Tactical Story

Poli Timisoara set up in a pragmatic 4‑2‑3‑1, prioritising compactness and quick counter‑attacks. Dumbravita, playing a 3‑5‑2, found space in wide areas but could not convert crosses into goals. The result underlines Poli Timisoara’s defensive solidity early in their pre‑season schedule.

Standout Players

• Poli Timisoara goalscorer: Clinical finish set the tone for the afternoon.
• Poli Timisoara centre‑back pairing: Limited Dumbravita to speculative efforts outside the box.