# Romanian Liga 3 pre‑season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-liga-3-preseason-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-02T15:39:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early July, SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea recorded a 3‑2 win in a pre‑season friendly, marking the start of lower‑division clubs’ summer training. By early August, other Liga 3 sides were deep into their preparations. CSM Lugoj completed a series of friendlies, beating Millenium Giarmata, CSC Ghiroda II and drawing with CSM Deva, while rotating its squad under coach Cosmin Petruescu. The club scheduled further matches against Minerul Sasca Montană and Politehnica Timișoara II. Meanwhile, ACS USV Iași left its Vatra Dornei camp to compete in the Romanian Cup, securing a 1‑0 first‑round win over Știința Miroslava and planning a second‑round tie at Bradul Putna. Coach Cristian Ungureanu highlighted the compressed schedule and intensive training as the teams finalize squads for upcoming competitive fixtures.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Romanian Liga 3 clubs CSM Lugoj and ACS USV Iași gear up for upcoming fixtures

CSM Luguj and ACS USV Iași, two Romanian Liga 3 clubs, wrapped up pre‑season friendlies and are set for upcoming cup and league matches, with coaches detailing squad rotations and tight training schedules.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-liga-3-clubs-csm-lugoj-and-acs-usv-iai-gear-up-for-upcoming-fixtures

### 2026-07-04: SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea wins 3-2 pre‑season friendly

SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea beat Luceafărul Drobeta Turnu Severin 3‑2 in a July 4 friendly, with goals from Nistor, Lemac and Sălcianu; coach Schumacher praised squad depth ahead of the Liga 2 season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scm-rmnicu-vlcea-wins-3-2-preseason-friendly

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