Slătina and Sepsi met in the Romanian Cup final on 19 August 2026, with the visitors taking the trophy after a 2:0 win. The match stretched into extra time before Sepsi's goals sealed the result. N. I. Paun opened the scoring in the 91st minute, and M. Mawa added a second in the 115th.
The opening goal came late in regular time, catching Slătina off guard. Paun's strike shifted the momentum, and the hosts had to chase the game. By then Sepsi had established control, their structure holding firm against the pressure.
Extra time offered few chances for Slătina to respond. Mawa's goal in the 115th minute ended any lingering hopes. The visitors saw it out with discipline, keeping their shape when fatigue set in.
Sepsi's recent form had been cautious. They had drawn three of their last five matches before this final, showing a pragmatic approach. Slătina, by contrast, had been scoring freely — beating Dinamo București 5:1 and Turunari 6:0 in the weeks prior.
The victory puts Sepsi among the domestic cup winners. Slătina will have to wait another season for silverware. The final scoreline, 2:0, reflects a match decided in the closing stages.