Unirea Branistea Secure 3-1 Away Win Over CS Portul Constanta

Unirea Branistea delivered a composed and clinical away performance in the Romanian Liga III, defeating CS Portul Constanta 3-1 on September 12, 2026. The visitors made the most of their chances, controlled the rhythm after taking the lead, and left Constanta with three valuable points.

The match kicked off at 22:00 local time and quickly developed into a contest between Portul’s eager pressing and Branistea’s sharper counter-attacking play. While the home side enjoyed spells of possession, it was Unirea Branistea who looked more dangerous whenever they moved the ball into the final third.

Match Overview

CS Portul Constanta began with energy, pushing men forward and trying to pin Branistea deep. But the visitors absorbed that early pressure well, kept their defensive shape, and struck first against the run of play. The opening goal gave Branistea confidence, and they doubled their advantage before half-time with another well-worked move.

Portul responded after the break and pulled a goal back, raising hopes of a comeback. However, Branistea managed the game maturely, slowed the tempo when needed, and sealed the win with a late third goal that removed any doubt about the result.

Key Moments

• 18th minute – Branistea take the lead: A quick transition opened space on the right, and a low cross was converted from close range to make it 1-0.
• 39th minute – The away side double the advantage: Portul lost the ball in midfield, Branistea broke at speed, and a composed finish made it 2-0.
• 61st minute – Portul pull one back: A sustained spell of pressure finally paid off when a shot from the edge of the box found the net.
• 84th minute – Branistea clinch it: With Portul pushing forward, Branistea exploited the space behind the defence and scored a third to settle the match.

Tactical Story

Unirea Branistea set up in a disciplined 4-2-3-1 shape, inviting Portul to commit bodies forward before hitting them on the break. Their midfield duo screened the back four effectively, while the wide players stretched the pitch and created overloads in transition. Portul’s full-backs advanced aggressively, but that left gaps that Branistea repeatedly targeted.

Portul’s goal gave them a brief lift, yet they struggled to create clear chances against a compact defensive block. Branistea’s game management in the final 20 minutes was particularly impressive, as they slowed the match, won fouls, and took the sting out of the home side’s momentum.

Standout Players

Branistea’s attacking midfielder was central to almost every dangerous move, linking play between the lines and setting up the opening goal. The centre-forward also impressed with intelligent movement and a crucial second-half contribution. At the back, the visiting captain organised the defensive line well and dealt with several crosses into the box.

For CS Portul Constanta, the left winger was the most persistent threat, driving at defenders and forcing Branistea to double up on that side. The midfielder who scored the goal showed good timing arriving late in the box, but Portul lacked the same cutting edge in the final third as their opponents.

What It Means for the Liga III Table

The 3-1 victory gives Unirea Branistea a welcome boost in the Romanian Liga III standings, reinforcing their ability to win on the road against sides that enjoy more of the ball. For CS Portul Constanta, it is a frustrating result that highlights the need for greater defensive balance when pushing forward. The head-to-head record now favours Branistea in this fixture, and Portul will need a quick response in their next league outing.