Both of our academy teams defeated FCSB, who visited Miercurea Ciuc on Hungary’s national holiday, in the play-off matches played on Sunday afternoon.

Both of our academy teams defeated FCSB, who visited Miercurea Ciuc on Hungary’s national holiday, in the play-off matches played on Sunday afternoon.

Our youth team reacted strongly after the midweek cup disappointment and entered the match with great determination. The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Tóth-Pál Előd converted Brügger’s cross. In the 30th minute Noveli doubled our advantage with a close-range volley (2–0). After the break, the home side continued to dominate, and in the 54th minute Tóth-Pál Előd scored a beautiful goal to make it three for FK. Despite the scoreline, the visitors were far from passive and the intense battle continued even with a three-goal gap. In the 75th minute they pulled one back from a well-worked free-kick routine. Chances appeared at both ends during this period: the visitors tried to reduce the deficit, while our players threatened on counterattacks. One minute before the end of regular time, Antal Hunor finished one of these counters and sealed the match.

Youth League, play-off, Round 7
FK Csíkszereda – FCSB 4–1 (2–0)
Referees: Iviniș Darius Florin, Nistor Daniel, Nagy Daniel. Fourth official: Suvar Alexandru.
Scorers: Tóth-Pál E. (11, 54), Noveli (30), Antal (89) / Alecsandroaie (75)

FK squad: Deáky – Tóth-Pál E., Brügger, Noveli, Rónai, Kárándi, Nyitra, Papp (capt.), Bencze, Polgar, Kertész.
Substitutes: Forgács (GK), Szép, Kozma, Antal, Dandé, Kovács.
Head coach: Goran Kopunovic.

Other results: FC Argeș–Farul 2–1, Universitatea Cluj–Rapid 1–1, FC Bacău–UTA 1–6.

Standings:

1. Farul 32 pts, 2. Universitatea Cluj 29, 3. FCSB 25, 4. FC Argeș 22, 5. Rapid 21 (+4), 6. FK Csíkszereda 21 (−3), 7. UTA 16, 8. Bacău 15.

U17

Our U17 team practically started the match against FCSB from behind after conceding an early goal, but Oșvat Darius equalized in the 24th minute. The winning goal was scored by Bota Darius early in the second half following a well-rehearsed corner routine.

Elite League U17, play-off, Round 7
FK Csíkszereda – FCSB 2–1 (1–1)
Referees: Suvar Alexandru, Nistor Daniel, Nagy Daniel. Fourth official: Iviniș Darius Florin.

Scorers: Oșvat (24), Bota (47) / Florea (2)

FK squad: Györfi – Tóth Pál M., Máthé (capt.), Tatu-Józsa, Balázs, Bódi, Oșvat, Bota, Covaciu, Biró, Vass.
Substitutes: Karda (GK), Baior, Cătrinoi, Kelemen, Miara, Orbán, Prezsmer, Ilyés.
Head coach: Mitra Szilárd.

Other results: Dinamo–UTA 0–2, Craiova–Farul 1–2, Universitatea Cluj–Rapid 3–2.

Standings:

1. Farul 34 pts, 2. Craiova 27, 3. FCSB 26, 4. Universitatea Cluj 24, 5. FK Csíkszereda 22, 6. Rapid 20, 7. UTA 17, 8. Dinamo 14.