Stiinta Poli Timisoara edged out ACS Viitorul Arad 1-0 in a tense Romanian Liga III derby match played on December 13, 2025. The solitary goal was enough to separate the two sides in a contest where chances were at a premium and defensive discipline was paramount. The only goal of the game came in the 32nd minute, when a Timisoara midfielder unleashed a long-range effort that took a slight deflection and found the bottom corner. Viitorul Arad responded positively and enjoyed periods of possession, but they struggled to break down a well-drilled Timisoara backline. The home side managed the second half intelligently, slowing the tempo and frustrating their opponents to protect their slender lead. The match result was a crucial one in the context of the local rivalry and the league table, moving Stiinta Poli Timisoara ahead of their opponents. The Arad manager would have been left to rue his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third.