Representing a municipality in Cluj county, Dej, Unirea was founded, like Politehnica Timișoara, in 1921, so this year it celebrates its centenary. The team played its highest level in the second division, where it returned after 14 years, this summer, through a play-off, where they eliminated Minaur Baia Mare and SCM Zalău. The coach of the team is the young Dragoș Militaru, only 31 years old. The home stadium, also…

Our team doesn’t have time to enjoy the Cup success against Rapid very much. On Sunday, the white-violets have another important match in League 2, on the field of newly promoted Unirea Dej. Politehnica hopes that after yesterday’s success they can change their course in the championship. “It gives us hope that it can be done, we have tough games ahead, we are worried at the same time because the…

   “A salute from old Troy / To Dan Coe’s fame / And once again it’s okay / Ahoe!” In 2016, a 93-year history came to an end. With the bankruptcy of Rapid, something in Romanian football died. Nothing could ever be the same again. Just as it was never the same when Universitatea Craiova was buried, at least temporarily. Nor was it when the record of Politehnica Timișoara became…

Politehnica won 2-0 (1-0) against FC Rapid in the Romanian Cup final round. Erik Gerbi and Octavian Ursu scored the goals to qualify for the Dan Paltinisanu Arena. The white-violet started the game determined and opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Doru Andrei broke inside the opponent’s half, passed to Erik Gerbi and the Italian striker sent the ball into the goal from the long corner. The Giullis then…

Politehnica Timișoara faces Rapid in the knockout stages of the competition, after last season the two teams were rivals in the fight for the elite. Unfortunately, tomorrow night’s game at the “Dan Paltinișanu” arena will be played without spectators. “A very difficult game awaits us, we meet a team from League I. Rapid has had a very good season so far, with appreciated games, even the latest developments, especially the…

The good news continues to come from the academy troops involved in the Elite League. Politehnica U19 was the big performer of the 10th round, winning 2-1 at the field of champions FK Csikszereda, the team that represented Romania in the UEFA Youth League and also the leader of the western series before this weekend! Ralf Kuhn and Dan Pureca scored the goals for the white-violets, who are now closer…