Universitatea Alba Iulia secured a narrow 1-0 home victory over ACS Unirea Dmo in Romanian Liga III on Friday, March 20, 2026. The solitary goal, scored early in the second half, was enough to separate the two sides in a match defined by gritty determination rather than flowing football. The only goal of the game came from a defensive mix-up, with the Alba Iulia striker reacting quickest to poke the ball home from inside the six-yard box. Unirea Dmo pressed for an equalizer in the latter stages, forcing the Alba Iulia goalkeeper into two important saves, but they could not find a breakthrough. The standout performance came from Alba Iulia's central defensive partnership, which repelled everything thrown at them to secure a valuable clean sheet and the three points. This match result provides a vital boost for Alba Iulia's league table position as they chase a promotion playoff spot, while Unirea Dmo remains in the lower half. The Alba Iulia manager hailed his team's defensive resilience, and the Unirea coach was disappointed his team did not get a reward for their second-half effort. The winning starting XI was built around a solid defensive core that has been difficult to break down all season.