International Club Friendly – July 3, 2026

Arges Cruise Past Jadran Dekani with Dominant Display

Romanian Liga I side Arges kicked off their pre-season preparations in style, recording a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Slovenian second-tier outfit Jadran Dekani on Friday. The match, played behind closed doors at a neutral training ground, served as both teams’ first test of the summer and gave Arges manager Eugen Neagoe plenty of positives to build on.

Match Overview

Arges controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, pressing high and moving the ball with purpose. Jadran Dekani, who compete in the Slovenian Druga Liga, struggled to cope with the pace and technical quality of their Romanian opponents. The scoreline reflected the gulf in class, though the match remained competitive in spells.

Key Moments

• 12′ – 0-1: Arges forward Andrei Burlacu latched onto a through ball from midfielder Dan Nistor and slotted calmly past the Jadran goalkeeper.
• 34′ – 0-2: A well-worked corner routine saw defender Bogdan Țîru rise highest to head home, doubling the lead before half-time.
• 58′ – 0-3: Young winger Valentin Cojocaru cut inside from the right flank and unleashed a curling effort into the far corner.
• 76′ – 0-4: Substitute striker Gabriel Paraschiv pounced on a defensive error to add the fourth, finishing with a low drive.

Standout Performers

Dan Nistor dictated play from midfield, completing over 90% of his passes and creating three clear chances. His vision and set-piece delivery were key in breaking down a compact Jadran defense. For the hosts, goalkeeper Matej Kovačevič made several sharp saves to keep the scoreline from becoming even more lopsided.

Preseason Context

For Arges, this result builds momentum ahead of their upcoming friendlies against stronger opposition, while Jadran Dekani will look to shake off rust as they continue preparations for the start of the Slovenian season. The match also gave both coaching staffs the opportunity to evaluate trialists and younger squad members in competitive conditions.

Arges next face a test against a Hungarian top-division side later in the week, while Jadran Dekani are expected to return to training before another closed-door friendly.