Chiesd 1–4 Sighetu Marmatiei – Romanian Cup, First Round | July 29, 2026, 22:30

Sighetu Marmatiei stormed into the next stage of the Romanian Cup with a convincing 4‑1 away victory over Chiesd, turning a tight contest into a one‑sided affair thanks to a dominant second‑half performance. The visitors, playing at a lower‑tier venue, showed superior organisation and clinical finishing to leave the hosts with little hope of a comeback.

Match Overview

Chiesd, the underdogs, started brightly and even managed to open the scoring in the 23rd minute through a well‑worked counter‑attack. However, Sighetu Marmatiei responded quickly: a set‑piece equaliser just before half‑time (41’) restored parity and changed the momentum.

The second half belonged entirely to the visitors. Striker D. Popescu (52’) put them ahead with a composed finish, and further goals from I. Mihalcea (68’) and a late penalty converted by C. Gheorghiu (85’) sealed the emphatic win.

Key Moments

• 23’ – Chiesd’s surprise opener: a long ball over the top was volleyed home by forward A. Sabău.
• 41’ – Sighetu equalised from a corner; defender R. Chirilă rose highest to head in.
• 52’ – Popescu latched onto a through‑ball and slotted past the keeper.
• 68’ – Mihalcea curled a free‑kick over the wall to make it 3‑1.
• 85’ – A handball in the box gave Gheorghiu the chance to add gloss to the scoreline.

Standout Performer

Sighetu’s midfield general D. Popescu was the heartbeat of the team: one goal, one assist, and constant driving runs. His movement unsettled Chiesd’s defence throughout the second half.

Season Context

Sighetu Marmatiei now advance to the second preliminary round of the Romanian Cup, where they will face a higher‑seeded opponent. For Chiesd, the focus returns to their regional league campaign, where they will hope to recover from this heavy elimination.