ACS Medias 2022 2-1 CS Tricolorul Breaza: Late winner settles Romanian Liga III contest

ACS Medias 2022 secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over CS Tricolorul Breaza in their Romanian Liga III fixture on 25 September 2026. The match, which kicked off at 22:00 at the Stadionul Municipal in Mediaș, was decided by a late goal that sparked wild celebrations from the home side.

Medias started the game on the front foot and took the lead after 23 minutes. Andrei Popa found space on the edge of the box and curled a left-footed shot into the bottom corner. The home side controlled the remainder of the first half, though Breaza threatened on the break. Just before half-time, Breaza equalised through Florin Ionescu, who pounced on a loose ball and slotted home.

Match overview

The second half was a tense affair. Both teams had chances to take the lead, but excellent goalkeeping and some last-ditch defending kept the score level. Medias pushed forward in the final twenty minutes, bringing on fresh legs to increase the tempo. Their persistence paid off in the 87th minute when Cristian Munteanu scored the winner, heading in a cross from the right. Breaza threw everything forward in stoppage time, but Medias held on.

Key moments

• 23’ – Andrei Popa gives ACS Medias 2022 the lead with a fine curling effort.
• 45+1’ – Florin Ionescu equalises for CS Tricolorul Breaza.
• 65’ – Medias goalkeeper makes a crucial save to deny Breaza.
• 87’ – Cristian Munteanu heads in the winning goal for Medias.
• 90+3’ – Breaza’s final attempt goes over the bar.

Tactical story

ACS Medias 2022 set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their front three looking to press Breaza’s defence. Their first goal came from a quick turnover in midfield, catching Breaza out of shape. Breaza, using a 4-4-2, relied on long balls to their strikers and set pieces. Their equaliser came from just such a scenario, as a long throw caused confusion in the Medias box.

In the second half, Medias switched to a more direct approach, using their wingers to deliver crosses. This paid off with the late winner. Breaza struggled to cope with the aerial threat and were ultimately undone by a well-worked set piece. The game was physical, with numerous fouls, but the referee kept control.

Standout players

Andrei Popa was excellent for Medias, scoring the opener and causing problems throughout. Cristian Munteanu made the decisive contribution with his late header. The Medias goalkeeper also deserves credit for a vital save at 1-1. For Breaza, Florin Ionescu was their best player, taking his goal well and working tirelessly. Their captain in defence made several important interceptions.

League impact

This win lifts ACS Medias 2022 up the Romanian Liga III table and gives them momentum in their push for promotion. The three points are especially valuable because they came against a direct rival. CS Tricolorul Breaza remain in the lower half but will take encouragement from a competitive away performance. The result highlights Medias’ ability to grind out wins, a quality that could prove crucial in the race for promotion.