FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia fell to a 3-1 home defeat against UTA Arad in a Romanian Super Liga match on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The visitors secured a convincing away victory at Slobozia's Stadionul 1 Mai, with the three points boosting UTA Arad's position in the league table. UTA Arad took control early, netting two first-half goals to put the hosts under significant pressure. FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia managed to pull a goal back after the break to offer a glimmer of hope, but UTA Arad sealed the match result with a decisive third goal late in the game. The away side's clinical finishing was the key difference, as they capitalized on their chances while Slobozia struggled to maintain defensive solidity. This head-to-head result sees UTA Arad climb away from the relegation zone, while FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia will be disappointed with a home performance that leaves them looking over their shoulder in the battle for survival. The home manager lamented his team's slow start, while the UTA Arad coach praised his players' professional attitude and execution of the game plan.