Romanian Liga II Round: Selimbar 1-1 Scolar Resita The match kicked off at 18:30 local time in Selimbar, ending in a 1-1 draw that felt like a fair reflection of a tightly contested Liga II encounter. The shared points did little to dramatically alter the mid-table fortunes of either side, but the result highlighted the competitive nature of Romania's second tier where every point is fiercely contested. The home side started brightly, applying early pressure, but it was Scolar Resita who struck first against the run of play midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to take a lead into the break. Selimbar emerged with renewed vigor in the second period and their persistence paid off with a well-worked equalizer around the 65th minute. Both teams had chances to snatch a winner in the closing stages, with Selimbar hitting the crossbar and Scolar Resita's goalkeeper making a crucial stop in added time, but a decisive second goal eluded them. The key focus was Selimbar's resilience to fight back after a disappointing first-half performance. Their midfield engine gained control after the restart, dictating the tempo and creating the openings that eventually led to the equalizer. For Scolar Resita, the draw away from home will be seen as a solid, if unspectacular, result, built on a disciplined defensive structure for large parts of the game. The point moves both teams incrementally up the crowded Liga II table, but leaves them needing more wins to mount a serious push for promotion or to pull clear of any lingering relegation concerns. "We showed good character to come back, but we need to start games with that same intensity," said the Selimbar manager post-match. His Resita counterpart noted, "A point on the road is always valuable. We were organized but lacked the final punch to kill the game." Selimbar's starting XI likely featured their usual defensive bloc and a lone striker, while Scolar Resita set up in a compact 4-5-1 formation aimed at stifling the hosts.