Politehnica Timisoara football team was eliminated in the second round of the Romanian Cup. At the Tineretului stadium in Lugoj, the white-violet ended the 90 minutes 0-0 against Phoenix Buziaș, after the hosts had a bar in the 80th minute.

But it ended 2-0 for Phoenix, with goals scored at the start and end of the second half of extra time respectively: Ferțu (min. 107) and Nagy (min. 119). Thus, the team coached by Cosmin Petruescu qualifies further.

Poli played in their new Errea branded kit, with white and purple horizontal striped shirts, shorts and white leggings. Coach Paul Codrea could not count on Mura (suspended), Careba, R. Ciurel and Olariu (injured).

Despite the defeat, the numerous Viola fans applauded their favourites at the end.

On the day of the match, before the start, the composition of the League III series was announced, with the two teams being placed in different series.

Politehnica: Murariu – D. Radu (D. Roșu), Bocșan (c), Vlaicu, Taub – Pureca (E. Adam), I.L. Rotariu (Curescu), D. Ciurel – Marincu (Ehling), Pașcalău (Huminic), D. Popa. Reserves: Miklos – M. Oprea.