Karansebeș and Minerul Lupeni played out a goalless draw in the Romanian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday evening. The match ended 0:0 after ninety minutes at the home ground. Neither side managed to break the deadlock despite creating opportunities.
The stalemate means both clubs will need a replay to decide who advances to the semi-finals. For Karansebeș, the result preserves their unbeaten run, though they failed to convert dominance into goals. Minerul Lupeni will take comfort in avoiding defeat away from home.
Karansebeș arrived with momentum after beating Giroda and Jarmata Vii 2:1 in their last outing. Minerul's recent record shows inconsistency — two losses to Jiul Petroșani in different seasons, a 2:2 draw with Păulișana Păuliș, and victories against Viitorul and Jiul Răușeni. The away side has not lost to Karansebeș before in competitive football.
The quarter-final stage typically separates the stronger sides, and this draw suggests neither team pulled away decisively. Both managers will likely be satisfied with not going home empty-handed, even if neither was happy with the outcome. The replay will provide a second chance to settle the tie.