Petrocub vs Politehnica UTM Match Recap - Oct 26, 2025

In a commanding display at Stadionul Municipal, Petrocub triumphed over Politehnica UTM with a resounding 4-1 victory on October 26, 2025, cementing their position as serious contenders in the Super Liga. The match was a stark contrast to the struggles faced by Politehnica, who now languish at the bottom of the league with just four points.

From the outset, Victor Bogaciuc made his presence felt, scoring not once but twice in the opening seven minutes, launching Petrocub into a 2-0 lead that seemed to set the tone for the rest of the match. His quick double ignited the home crowd and left Politehnica reeling. By the 34th minute, Petrocub had extended their lead to 3-0 with a third goal from an unnamed player, effectively sealing Politehnica's fate before halftime.

The visitors, who had entered the match with a single win in their last 16 outings, appeared disjointed and lacked the resilience needed to mount a comeback. Politehnica's season has been characterized by a series of unfortunate results, and this match was no different, as they struggled to contain Petrocub's relentless attack.

Despite falling into a three-goal deficit, Politehnica managed to forge some late pressure. Their efforts were rewarded in the 88th minute when an unidentified player found the back of the net, offering a brief glimmer of hope. However, it was too little, too late. As if to underline their dominance, Mihai Lupan capped off the scoring for Petrocub at 84 minutes, completing a masterclass performance as he netted their fourth goal.

The result pushes Petrocub into second place in the standings with 36 points from 17 matches, maintaining their chase for the league title. Meanwhile, Politehnica's plight worsens; they now have just one victory and 15 losses to their name this season, firmly anchored in eighth place. This defeat adds further pressure on a team desperately seeking to rediscover its form.

Reflecting on my pre-match predictions, the expectation was that Petrocub would indeed pressure Politehnica, but the extent of their dominance exceeded even the most extravagant hopes. This match not only highlighted the disparity in form but also exposed the chasm in confidence between the two sides. As the season progresses, Petrocub looks poised to challenge for silverware, while Politehnica must urgently regroup and find a way to salvage at least some pride in their remaining fixtures. Every match is now a critical juncture as they seek to ascend from the depths of despair.