Romania's first win under Hagi: 2-1 victory over Wales

Romania achieved their first win under the new tenure of coach Gică Hagi, triumphing 2-1 over Wales in a match that offered glimmers of hope. The victory, secured at the "Steaua" stadium, came as Hagi continued to experiment with his squad, fielding a significantly changed lineup from their previous draw against Georgia.

Despite an early disallowed goal by Louis Munteanu, which was ruled offside, Romania maintained its attacking impetus. Florinel Coman opened the scoring in the 52nd minute with a shot from inside the penalty area. Wales responded in the 63rd minute when Brooks scored, capitalizing on a lapse in the Romanian defense.

The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute. A superb cross from David Matei found Adrian Rus, who headed the ball home for the winning goal. Goalkeeper Târnovanu made crucial saves throughout the second half, including a dramatic intervention on the goal line and a subsequent save that left him momentarily incapacitated but quickly recovered. The win provides a much-needed boost as Romania prepares for the Nations League in September.