CSM Targu Jiu produced a confident attacking display to beat ACSO Filiasi 3-1 in Romanian Liga III on 5 September 2026. Playing on home turf, CSM Targu Jiu showed the kind of direct, effective football that can make them a difficult side to face on their own ground this season.

Home side set the tone early

Targu Jiu were on the front foot from the first whistle and took the lead inside the opening stages. Their opener came from a well-orchestrated set-piece, with the home defender rising highest to glance a header into the corner. That early breakthrough settled any nerves and allowed Targu Jiu to dictate the tempo of the contest.

Filiasi threaten but Targu Jiu extend the lead

ACSO Filiasi attempted to answer back and did manage spells of possession, but the Targu Jiu midfield pressed well and denied them sustained time in the final third. The pressure told as the hosts doubled their advantage before halftime with a quick counter-attack, finished decisively from close range.

Second-half drama and a late goal for the visitors

The second half followed a similar pattern. Filiasi threw more men forward in search of a route back into the match, and they managed to pull one goal back to make the closing stages more tense. However, Targu Jiu responded almost immediately, restoring their two-goal cushion with a composed finish after a neat exchange in the penalty area.

With the score settled at 3-1, CSM Targu Jiu comfortably controlled the final minutes and secured three important Liga III points. For ACSO Filiasi, the defeat is a reminder of the defensive concentration required on the road, but they showed enough character to suggest they can recover quickly if they tighten up in their next outing.