FC Politehnica Iasi
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Fotbal Club Politehnica Iaşi (shortened to Poli Iaşi) was a football
club from Iaşi
, Romania
. Its colours were blue and white. Its home stadium was the Emil Alexandrescu Stadium
. It was founded in 1945 and dissolved in 2010.
during the periods: 1960/61, 1962–1967 (under the name CSMS Iaşi), 1968–1972, 1973–1981, 1982–1990, 1995/96, and 2004-2010.
2004/05 season
The start of the 2004/05 season was disastrous, the team winning only two points in eight rounds. After manager Vasile Simionaş was replaced with Ionuţ Popa
, Politehnica won the following fixture away against would-be champions Steaua Bucureşti, Adrian Cristea
scoring the only goal of the match. The team gradually lifted itself from the bottom of the table, finally finishing 9th with 38 points.
In the Romanian Cup
they were elimitated in the first round (sixteen-finals) by UTA Arad with 1-0.
2005/06 season
The 2005/06 season was a relatively good one for the Iaşi-based team, whose objective was to avoid relegation. They narrowly lost both matches against the future champions Steaua and the away match with runners-up Rapid Bucureşti, all with the score of 1-0, after three penalty kick
s. They also lost 2-0 against Dinamo Bucureşti at home, after a better first half and some controversial decisions by the referee. However, they drawed away against a weakened Dinamo team, after a second-half goal by Daniel Rednic
. Politehnica Iaşi eventually finished 10th with 39 points.
In the Romanian Cup
they reached the quarter-finals, eliminating Unirea Dej (2-0) and FC Vaslui
(2-1 AET) in the progress. They were eliminated by Rapid after a last-minute goal and after the referee disallowed a controversial goal scored in the second half by Politehnica.
During the season Politehnica experienced major financial problems, which resulted in the impossibility to buy better players for the team and difficulties encountered in receiving the club license necessary for playing in the 2006/07 season in Liga I
. The license was finally obtained after the efforts made by chairman and mayor
of Iaşi
Gheorghe Nichita
.
2006/07 season
Politehnica Iaşi started the season with the same financial problems, resulting in only four players joining the team in the pre-season break and many salaries and debts paid late. In addition, the conflict between Gheorghe Nichita and Iaşi prefect
Radu Prisăcaru concerning public funding of the club and interference by the press spiced up the atmosphere. Despite all odds, Politehnica kept itself between the top six teams after the first 12 matches and was unbeaten for eight consecutive matches (seven in Liga I
and one cup match), drawing at home with Steaua (1-1), Rapid and FCU Politehnica Timişoara (0-0). A negative run followed with one point in seven league matches and was followed by a 4-0 away victory against local rivals Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ
. Politehnica finally finished 13th with 40 points.
The team qualified for the second time in a row in the quarter-finals of the Romanian Cup
, disposing of Universitatea Cluj (2-1) and Farul Constanţa (1-0), however, they were eliminated by Poli Timişoara, score 1-2.
2009/10 season
The club relegated from the Liga I
at the end of the season and was dissolved.
:
Liga II
:
Liga III
:
and Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ
and later on with FC Vaslui
, other great clubs from the Moldavia
region.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club from Iaşi
Iasi
Iași is the second most populous city and a municipality in Romania. Located in the historical Moldavia region, Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life...
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. Its colours were blue and white. Its home stadium was the Emil Alexandrescu Stadium
Emil Alexandrescu Stadium
Emil Alexandrescu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Copou, Iaşi, Romania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home field of CSMS Iaşi. The stadium is named after the former Politehnica Iaşi player and Iaşi Mayor, Emil Alexandrescu, who died in 1991...
. It was founded in 1945 and dissolved in 2010.
History
Politehnica was established on April 27 1945, and first received this name in 1967. Politehnica alternated between Romania's second and first leagues; they were present in the Liga ILiga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
during the periods: 1960/61, 1962–1967 (under the name CSMS Iaşi), 1968–1972, 1973–1981, 1982–1990, 1995/96, and 2004-2010.
2004/05 season
The start of the 2004/05 season was disastrous, the team winning only two points in eight rounds. After manager Vasile Simionaş was replaced with Ionuţ Popa
Ionut Popa
Ionuţ Popa is a Romanian football coach and former player. Since October 2010 he has been manager of Liga II club CS Mioveni....
, Politehnica won the following fixture away against would-be champions Steaua Bucureşti, Adrian Cristea
Adrian Cristea
Adrian Cristea is a Romanian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Universitatea Cluj. He is a technical skilled player, capable of playing as a wing on either side or central midfielder....
scoring the only goal of the match. The team gradually lifted itself from the bottom of the table, finally finishing 9th with 38 points.
In the Romanian Cup
Romanian Cup
The Cupa României is a football competition which was held annually since 1933-34, except during the World War II. It is the country's main cup competition, and it is open to all clubs affiliated with FRF and the county football associations regardless of the league they belong to...
they were elimitated in the first round (sixteen-finals) by UTA Arad with 1-0.
The 2005/06 season was a relatively good one for the Iaşi-based team, whose objective was to avoid relegation. They narrowly lost both matches against the future champions Steaua and the away match with runners-up Rapid Bucureşti, all with the score of 1-0, after three penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
s. They also lost 2-0 against Dinamo Bucureşti at home, after a better first half and some controversial decisions by the referee. However, they drawed away against a weakened Dinamo team, after a second-half goal by Daniel Rednic
Daniel Rednic
Daniel Rednic is a Romanian football player.-Career: 1994 - 1997 FC Baia Mare 45 games / 5 goals 1997 - 1998 Oţelul Galaţi 11/6 1998 - 1999 Dinamo Bucharest 35/7 1999 FC Argeş Piteşti 28/3...
. Politehnica Iaşi eventually finished 10th with 39 points.
In the Romanian Cup
Romanian Cup
The Cupa României is a football competition which was held annually since 1933-34, except during the World War II. It is the country's main cup competition, and it is open to all clubs affiliated with FRF and the county football associations regardless of the league they belong to...
they reached the quarter-finals, eliminating Unirea Dej (2-0) and FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui is a professional football club from Vaslui, Romania. The club plays in Liga I and was founded in 2002. The best league finishes were achieved in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, when they managed to end up third. Since foundation, they finished each season in a higher rank than in the...
(2-1 AET) in the progress. They were eliminated by Rapid after a last-minute goal and after the referee disallowed a controversial goal scored in the second half by Politehnica.
During the season Politehnica experienced major financial problems, which resulted in the impossibility to buy better players for the team and difficulties encountered in receiving the club license necessary for playing in the 2006/07 season in Liga I
Liga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
. The license was finally obtained after the efforts made by chairman and mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Iaşi
Iasi
Iași is the second most populous city and a municipality in Romania. Located in the historical Moldavia region, Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life...
Gheorghe Nichita
Gheorghe Nichita
Gheorghe Nichita is a Romanian engineer and politician, who has served as the mayor of Iaşi since 2003. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he was the interim mayor in 2003 after his predecessor, Constantin Simirad , was appointed Romanian ambassador to Cuba by President Ion Iliescu.Nichita...
.
2006/07 season
Politehnica Iaşi started the season with the same financial problems, resulting in only four players joining the team in the pre-season break and many salaries and debts paid late. In addition, the conflict between Gheorghe Nichita and Iaşi prefect
Prefect
Prefect is a magisterial title of varying definition....
Radu Prisăcaru concerning public funding of the club and interference by the press spiced up the atmosphere. Despite all odds, Politehnica kept itself between the top six teams after the first 12 matches and was unbeaten for eight consecutive matches (seven in Liga I
Liga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
and one cup match), drawing at home with Steaua (1-1), Rapid and FCU Politehnica Timişoara (0-0). A negative run followed with one point in seven league matches and was followed by a 4-0 away victory against local rivals Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ
Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
Fotbal Club Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ is a Romanian football club based in Piatra Neamţ, established on October 20, 1919.The club's home ground is Ceahlăul Stadium with a capacity of 18,000 seats...
. Politehnica finally finished 13th with 40 points.
The team qualified for the second time in a row in the quarter-finals of the Romanian Cup
Romanian Cup
The Cupa României is a football competition which was held annually since 1933-34, except during the World War II. It is the country's main cup competition, and it is open to all clubs affiliated with FRF and the county football associations regardless of the league they belong to...
, disposing of Universitatea Cluj (2-1) and Farul Constanţa (1-0), however, they were eliminated by Poli Timişoara, score 1-2.
2009/10 season
The club relegated from the Liga I
Liga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
at the end of the season and was dissolved.
Honours
Liga ILiga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
:
- Winners (0):, Best finish: 6th in 1965–66
Liga II
Liga II
Liga II is the second tier league of the Romanian football league system. The league acquired this name in the 2006-07, being previously called Divizia B....
:
- Winners (6): 1959–60, 1961–62, 1967–68, 1972–73, 1981–82, 2003–04Divizia B 2003–04The Divizia B 2003-04 season was the 64th season of Divizia B, the second tier of the Romanian football league system. It was the first in this format ....
- Runners-up (4): 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1993-94Divizia B 1993–94The Divizia B 1993–94 season was the 54th season of Divizia B, the second tier of the Romanian football league system.The winner of each series of the Divizia B was promoted to the Divizia A. The bottom two teams were relegated to the Divizia C.- Seria I :...
Liga III
Liga III
Liga III is the third level of the Romanian football league system. Its name was changed from Divizia C into Liga III before the start of the 2006-07 season.-Relegation:...
:
- Winners (1): 2001–02
Rivalries with other clubs
Politehnica Iaşi had a great rivalery with FCM BacăuFCM Bacau
FCM Bacău is a Romanian football club, founded in 1950, currently playing in the Liga II. It's the best placed Moldovan team in the Liga I All-Time Table, ranking 9th with 42 seasons played.-History:...
and Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ
Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
Fotbal Club Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ is a Romanian football club based in Piatra Neamţ, established on October 20, 1919.The club's home ground is Ceahlăul Stadium with a capacity of 18,000 seats...
and later on with FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui is a professional football club from Vaslui, Romania. The club plays in Liga I and was founded in 2002. The best league finishes were achieved in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, when they managed to end up third. Since foundation, they finished each season in a higher rank than in the...
, other great clubs from the Moldavia
Moldavia
Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river...
region.