CSM Adjud 2-2 ACS KSE Targu Secuiesc: Liga III Draw Leaves Both Sides Frustrated

CSM Adjud and ACS KSE Targu Secuiesc played out a 2-2 draw in the Romanian Liga III on 12 September 2026, a result that left both teams with mixed emotions. Adjud twice held the lead, but Targu Secuiesc showed character to fight back and earn a point on the road.

The match was a typical Liga III battle: competitive, physical and full of momentum swings. With both sides chasing a win to improve their league position, the final whistle brought a sense of opportunity missed rather than satisfaction.

Match Overview

CSM Adjud started strongly and took the lead in the 18th minute. A direct run from midfield created space, and a low shot found the bottom corner. The home side continued to press and looked comfortable until Targu Secuiesc equalised in the 39th minute, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to score from close range.

Adjud regained the lead in the 61st minute with a well-placed header from a free-kick, and for a while they looked likely to see out the game. But Targu Secuiesc pushed more players forward and found an equaliser in the 88th minute, a scrambled finish after a corner that silenced the home crowd. There was still time for one final Adjud chance, but the header went wide.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: CSM Adjud take the lead with a low drive from the edge of the box.
• 39th minute: ACS KSE Targu Secuiesc equalise after a defensive error.
• 61st minute: Adjud restore their lead with a header from a set piece.
• 88th minute: Targu Secuiesc score a late equaliser from a corner.
• 90+3rd minute: Adjud miss a late chance to win it.

Tactical Story

CSM Adjud favoured a direct approach, using long balls into the channels and aggressive pressing to unsettle Targu Secuiesc’s back line. Their set-piece routines were a constant threat, and the second goal came from exactly that source. Targu Secuiesc, by contrast, tried to play through midfield with shorter passes, but they were often forced into sideways balls by Adjud’s compact shape.

As the game wore on, Targu Secuiesc’s substitutions made a difference. Fresh legs in wide areas allowed them to deliver more crosses, and the late equaliser came from their increased pressure. Adjud’s inability to hold possession in the final ten minutes proved costly.

Standout Players

CSM Adjud’s striker was a handful throughout, scoring the opener and winning several fouls in dangerous areas. Their central defender was dominant in the air until the late corner. For Targu Secuiesc, the substitute who helped turn the tide was influential, while the goalkeeper made two important saves in the first half to keep his team within touching distance.

Season Impact

The point keeps both clubs in the mid-table area of Romanian Liga III, but it does little to strengthen either side’s promotion or playoff push. CSM Adjud will be frustrated to have conceded so late, while ACS KSE Targu Secuiesc will take heart from their resilience. In a division where away points are hard to come by, the late equaliser could prove valuable by the end of the campaign.