Minaur Baia Mare — Corvinul Hunedoara: 2:3, Cupa României

Corvinul Hunedoara saw off Minaur Băia Mare 3-2 in the Romanian Cup final on Tuesday evening. The match took place on 19 August 2026 and went to the visitors, who completed a comeback after an early deficit. By then, the stage was set for something far more interesting than a routine final.

Minaur struck first at the six-minute mark, catching the defence before they could switch off. However, R. Steau levelled almost immediately, seven minutes in, and the momentum shifted. To be fair, that early exchange set the tone for an open contest.

M. Bratu took control from there. He opened his account at twenty-five minutes, doubled his tally forty minutes in, and completed his hat-trick at sixty-seven. Minaur pulled one back at seventy-nine, but it was too little, too late for the hosts who played the second half a man down in spirit if not in numbers.

The statistics tell part of the story. Corvinul held 55 per cent possession and registered twelve shots off target alongside five on target. Minaur were more clinical with seven shots on target but only three off target, yet their 102 attacks yielded just one goal kick. Both sides won six corners each.

The result extends Corvinul's unbeaten run to eight across all competitions. Minaur's recent form had been strong, including a 5-0 victory over CSM Satu Mare, but this final exposed the fragility that often surfaces under pressure. The visitors fancy their chances in European competition next season, provided they can keep their side in it for ninety minutes.