Romanian clubs UTA Arad and FC Argeș win friendlies in Slovenia

UTA Arad cancelled its scheduled friendly with Serbian side Radnički Niš after the Serbian team withdrew from the agreed venue in Slovenia. The Romanian club will instead play Croatian side NK Istra 1961 on 8 July, having already recorded a 4‑0 win over Dumbrăvița in Arad as part of its summer camp.

FC Argeș continued its preparation in Slovenia with a third friendly, beating Slovenian second‑division side NK Jadran Dekani 4‑0 at the Zreče stadium. Goals came from Ricardo Matos, Patrick Dulcea, Mike Idowu and Florin Borța, completing a dominant performance by Bogdan Andone’s squad.

Both clubs are adjusting their training programmes ahead of the upcoming league season, seeking match fitness through these expatriate friendlies.