Promising start for Polytechnic’s large junior squad for the 2022-23 season. The U18 team, with a few reinforcements, achieved a precious victory in the new Youth League at Miercurea Ciuc, a ground on which the U17 white-violet team later succumbed. On Saturday, the U16s kicked off the championship with a score victory.

Youth League

The big blue-and-white juniors got an important result against a very strong team at this level. Daniel Olariu opened the scoring in the first half following a combination in the opponent’s box. The hosts equalised, but Armin Mada headed home from a corner.

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc – POLITEHNICA 1-2 (0-1)

They scored for Politehnica: D. Olariu and A. Mada

Politehnica U18 (coach Sorin Brîndescu): Urdeș – An. Manea, Bălănescu, A. Mada, M. Oprea, D. Olariu, A. Pop, Bakoș, Avramescu, E. Adam, Boariu. Also entered: Archindeanu, P. Paleacu and R. Țurcaș.

Next game: Sunday, 28 August, 12.00, against LPS Banatul (at Politehnica Base 2, Timisoara).

U17 Elite League

The hosts opened the scoring, Răzvan Erceanu equalized with an impeccably executed free kick, but in the end the team from Miercurea Ciuc won categorically.

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc – POLITEHNICA 4-1 (0-0)

He scored for Politehnica: Erceanu

Politehnica U17 (coach Cristian Gălan): Balica – Vela, Tătaru, Vlaicu, Hus, Tudor, Roșca, Macovei, Erceanu, Avramescu, Semenciuc. Also entered: Antal, Imbroane, Leoveanu and Chelariu.

Next game: Sunday, 28 August, 14.00, against LPS Banatul (at Politehnica Base 2, Timișoara).

U16 Elite League

A clear victory for Paul Codrea’s white-violet team at the first official impact with the field of Giroc, “home” of the U16 juniors in the next period.

POLITEHNICA – ACB Ineu 15-0 (10-0)

Scorers: Rosu (3 goals), Bratu (2), Steta (2), An. Mircea (2), Al. Matei, A. Radu, M. Lazăr, Ardel, R. Laza, Kulcsar

Politehnica U16 (coach Paul Codrea): Novak – Chiș, Ardel, M. Lazăr, D. Nagy, Al. Matei, An. Mircea, Kulcsar, F. Roșu, Șteta, Bratu. The following were also present: Sârbu, Goia, R. Laza, Fazekaș and A. Radu.

Next game: Saturday, 27 August, 12.00, against Ripensia Timișoara (at the “Comunal” stadium, Giroc).