ACS Unirea DMO 0–4 Jiul Petroșani – Romanian Cup, First Round | July 29, 2026, 22:30

Jiul Petroșani delivered a ruthless performance, dismantling ACS Unirea DMO 4‑0 to advance comfortably in the Romanian Cup. The hosts, from a lower division, were outclassed from start to finish as the visitors showcased their superior fitness and technical ability.

First Half Dominance

Jiul Petroșani took just 12 minutes to break the deadlock: a well‑worked move down the right flank ended with R. Gheorghe crossing for E. Stoica to head home. Unirea DMO struggled to cope with the pace of the game, and the visitors doubled their lead in the 31st minute through a low drive by M. Radu after a corner was only partially cleared.

Just before half‑time, Stoica grabbed his second of the night (44’), volleying in a cross from the left to make it 3‑0.

Second Half Consolidation

The second half was more controlled, with Jiul Petroșani conserving energy. They added a fourth in the 73rd minute when substitute C. Dinu latched onto a defence‑splitting pass and calmly rounded the goalkeeper. Unirea DMO never threatened a consolation.

Key Stats

• Possession: Jiul 65% – 35% Unirea
• Shots on target: Jiul 8 – Unirea 1
• Corners: Jiul 7 – Unirea 2
• Yellow cards: Unirea 3 – Jiul 1

Man of the Match

E. Stoica (Jiul Petroșani) – two goals, constant threat in the box, and a tireless work rate. His movement unsettled the Unirea backline all night.

Impact on the Competition

Jiul Petroșani, a club with a proud history in Romanian football, will now face a tougher opponent in the second preliminary round. For ACS Unirea DMO, the cup dream ends, but the experience of facing higher‑level opposition will serve their young squad well in the league season ahead.