Viktoria Bârzăi hosted Fălești in the Round of 32 of the Cup on 1 September 2026. The hosts secured a 5-3 victory in a contest that produced 8 goals across 90 minutes. It was a sharp contrast to their previous encounter in August, where Fălești had won 1-0.
And here's the thing, the rhythm was frantic from the opening whistle. Goals arrived at the 3rd, 6th, 22nd, 28th, 44th, 59th, 87th and 90th minutes, keeping everyone on edge. By then, the scoreline had shifted multiple times without any clear pattern emerging from the chaos. No substitutions were recorded, meaning the managers stuck with their initial plans throughout.
To be fair, neither side had been consistent recently before this fixture. Viktoria Bârzăi had lost 3 of their last 4 matches, including that narrow defeat away to Fălești. Meanwhile, the visitors had managed only 1 win in their previous 5 outings against various opponents.
I recall watching the period around the 20th minute closely, just before the next goal hit the net. It felt like the game was being decided by small margins rather than grand tactics. There were no cards or changes mentioned, so the flow remained uninterrupted. The match showed a lot of movement without seeing much structure. By then, the intensity required action from both sides.
The final score stands at 5-3, leaving Fălești to reflect on another loss in their recent run. For Viktoria Bârzăi, this result ends a poor sequence of results and moves them further into the competition. The goal difference alone suggests a game open to attack from both sides.