Fenestela beat CSM Galati 9-0 in the Romanian Cup on 4 September 2026. Neither side has played a league game yet — both sit at zero points, one in second place, the other fourth. The cup match was a straight knockout, and the home side made it count.
The scoreline tells the story without needing detail. Fenestela ended a barren spell in front of goal, while CSM Galati's recent form — two heavy defeats in a row against Steaua Bucharest — offered little comfort. The away end never stopped, but there was nothing to cheer about.
Looking at the last five games, the home side had only one win, a 5-2 victory over Chixeredi. The rest were losses, including two 1-6 defeats. CSM Galati showed more promise earlier in February with two 16-goal matches, but those results came against Sportul Studentesc, not top opposition. Then came the Steaua games, and the pattern shifted.
What does this mean in the table? Neither team has moved — both remain at zero points after one game. But the gap between them feels different now. Fenestela can raise the tempo when they need to, as this performance suggests. CSM Galati will need to find their rhythm before the league starts.