Dunărea Brăila women took the points on Saturday, beating Steaua București 22:31 in the Romanian National League. The fixture took place on 30 August at the home ground, and the visitors carried their advantage through to the final whistle. By then it was clear enough that the away side had done their homework.
The scoreline told the story without need for embellishment. Thirteen goals separated the two sides, and Dunărea never looked like surrendering their cushion. Steaua found themselves chasing the game for long stretches, and here's the thing — when you're eleven behind, the tactics shift from control to damage limitation.
Both clubs sit at the foot of the table with no points on the board. The standings say nothing meaningful yet, so the focus turns to what each side brought from their recent outings. Steaua's last five matches showed mixed fortunes, including a narrow defeat to Zalău and a loss to Târgu Jiu. Dunărea, meanwhile, are on a good run with four wins in their last five outings.
The visitors' attacking efficiency was the difference. They took their chances when they came, while Steaua struggled to convert their opportunities into goals. There were no dramatic moments or controversy — just a straightforward performance from the team that needed the points badly.
The result extends Dunărea's momentum going into the league campaign. For Steaua, it is a setback to recover from, though one that does not define the season. To be fair, the opening round rarely settles debates — but on this evidence, the visitors arrived prepared.