Steaua secured their place in the Romanian Cup final with a 3:0 victory over Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu in the semi-finals on 2026-08-12. The away side controlled proceedings from start to finish, closing out the tie without the home side registering a single shot on target. And here's the thing — this was not a game that needed drama. Steaua had the result inside twenty minutes and never looked back.
The visitors arrived with mixed results on their travels, having lost to CSM Râmnicu-Vâlcea and Slătina in their two most recent away fixtures. To be fair, they had bounced back with a 1:0 win against Popești-Leordeni, suggesting they were finding their rhythm. By then, Steaua had already established what this match would become — a straightforward progression to the final.
Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu came into the semi-final with a better run at home, including a 3:0 victory over Alexandria and a 2:1 win against Dunărea Turris. Their recent form suggested confidence, but confidence does not translate to the pitch when the opposition is this class ahead. The home side had nothing to do all evening.
This result means Steaua will now face their opponents in the final, with the advantage of having won away from home. The goal difference of three goals away from their own supporters is not something many teams can overturn. A straight knockout, this time, the visitors were the ones advancing.
The semi-final tie was decided in moments, not minutes. Three goals, clean sheet, and a comfortable passage to the next stage. That is how you handle pressure in cup football.