Politehnica Timisoara lost in the 2nd round of the 3rd League. It was 1-2 against Șoimii Lipova. Bain (72nd min.) and Dinu (penalty, 80th min.) scored for the hosts, and D. Popa reduced the deficit in the 90th+2nd min. In the 89th min. Poli also had a shot from 11 yards, but newcomer Tudoran missed.

In very warm weather, the fans in the South Peluza made the trip in large numbers to the city on the banks of the Mures and frantically supported their favourites.

Politehnica: Murariu – Halos, Bocșan (c), Vlaicu, Taub (14, Pașcalău) – D. Ciurel, Pureca (77, Oprea), Olariu (61, I. L. Rotariu) – Curescu (61, Tudoran), D. Reserves: Mikloș – D. Rosu. Coach: Paul Codrea

Lipova: Iliescu – Candreanu, Petruț, Bain, Franklin – Șimăndan, Said, Jichici, Brad – Ciubăncan, Gavra. Reserves: Buta – Adamcsik, Bulboacă, Chelea, Puta, Bickling, D. Salka, Dinu, Vlad. Coach: Cristian Todea

In the next round, Poli will welcome CS Socodor on Saturday, September 9, at 5 pm, at Electrica stadium.