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CS Tunari kicked off their summer preparations with a strong test against Dinamo București on Sunday, July 6th, hosting the Romanian SuperLiga playoff contenders from last season. In a promising display under coach Dan Alexa, newly promoted CS Tunari secured a 1-1 draw, rallying from behind after conceding in the 72nd minute to Andrei Ionică of Dinamo.
The match remained goalless at halftime, with Alexa utilizing the full squad to assess fitness levels and player quality, a common approach during this phase of preseason. Dinamo broke the deadlock late in the second half, but CS Tunari responded swiftly, equalizing just three minutes later through Denis Pârcălabu in the 75th minute, a goal that ultimately secured the draw.
Lineups reflected strategic rotations: CS Tunari fielded one eleven in the first half and switched to a new set of players after the break, including new signings such as goalkeeper Sebastian Micu. Dinamo also rotated heavily, reflecting their preparation for the upcoming SuperLiga campaign starting mid-July.
Looking ahead, CS Tunari’s next friendly is scheduled for July 12 against CS Dinamo—another freshly promoted side to Liga 2—followed by matches against Sepsi OSK, CS Păulești, and Concordia Chiajna. These games will provide further opportunities for Dan Alexa to fine-tune his squad.
On the transfer front, CS Tunari has strengthened their roster with three new players: left winger Arthur Gyorgyi and central midfielder Levente Bara, both from AFC Odorheiu Secuiesc, and goalkeeper Sebastian Micu from CSM Slatina. These additions aim to bolster the team as they step up to the challenges of Liga 2 after promotion from Liga 3.
This encouraging start against a SuperLiga side signals that CS Tunari could be a competitive force in Romania’s second tier this season, reflecting sound preparation and tactical resilience under Dan Alexa.