In one of the most lopsided results in Romanian Cup history, Bradul Putna demolished Bucovina Radauti with a staggering 9-0 victory on July 29, 2026. The match, played at the Stadionul Bradul, saw the home side register a goal every ten minutes on average, leaving the visitors shell-shocked from the opening whistle.

Match Overview

Bradul Putna came out with relentless energy, scoring three goals in the first 20 minutes to effectively end the contest early. Striker Mihai Lupescu netted a hat-trick inside the first half-hour, while midfielder Andrei Popa added a brace before the break. The second half offered no respite for Bucovina Radauti as Bradul continued to pour forward, adding four more goals to complete the humiliation.

Key Moments

• 8' – Lupescu opens the scoring with a tap-in after a defensive mix-up.
• 15' – Popa makes it 2-0 with a curling shot from the edge of the box.
• 22' – Lupescu scores again from a header.
• 28' – Lupescu completes his hat-trick with a penalty.
• 36' – Popa scores his second to make it 5-0.
• 52', 67', 74', 85' – Four further goals from various Bradul players.

Tactical Story

Bradul Putna played a high-pressing 4-3-3 that overwhelmed Bucovina Radauti’s 5-4-1 formation. The home side’s wingers consistently isolated the full-backs, creating an endless stream of crosses and cutbacks. Bucovina’s midfield was overrun, and their defense struggled with the pace and movement of Bradul’s attackers. The visitors had no answers and failed to register a single shot on target.

Standout Players

Mihai Lupescu was the star of the show with his three goals, displaying predatory instincts in the box. Andrei Popa also shone with two goals and two assists, orchestrating much of the attack. For Bucovina Radauti, goalkeeper Vlad Ionescu made several saves but was helpless against the onslaught.

Cup Impact

This result sees Bradul Putna advance to the next round of the Romanian Cup with a record-equalling margin. The victory will be remembered as one of the most dominant performances in the competition’s history. Bucovina Radauti will look to regroup after a nightmare outing, but the scoreline is a major blow to their confidence.