FC Ştiinţa Bacău was a

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located in

Bacău Bacău ( ; , ; ; ) is the main city in Bacău County, Romania. With a population of 136,087 (as of 2021 census), Bacău is the 14th largest city in Romania. The city is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, at the foothills of the ...

. The team was founded in 2008 and began playing in the

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. The club was dissolved in early 2009. Luceafărul Lotus Băile Felix had earned the promotion to

at the end of the 2007–08 Liga III, but they announced their withdrawal due to financial reasons. A group of businessmen from Bacău decided to form a new team to occupy the vacant spot. Thus, Ştiinţa Bacău was born. The club appointed Cristian Ciocoiu, a former football player who played for local team

FCM Bacău Asociația Sportivă a Suporterilor FCM 1950 Bacău (also known as ASS FCM 1950 Bacău, FCM 1950 Bacău or FCM Bacău) was a Romanian association football, football football team, club based in Bacău, Bacău County, Moldavia. Founded in 1950 a ...

and Steaua București, as president. The club was dissolved in January 2009 due to the

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. In February 2009 businessman Giani Nedelcu joined with Mircea Crainiciuc and refounded Luceafărul Lotus Băile Felix, which was dissolved during the previous summer. The club took Ştiinţa's place in the championship, but played in the remaining games under the name of ''Ştiinţa Bacău''. After the season's conclusion, Luceafărul reverted to its traditional name.

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