FC Bihor Oradea edged FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 2-1 in a tense Romanian Cup tie on 27 October 2026, using a late goal to settle a match that swung back and forth at the Stadionul Municipal in Miercurea Ciuc. The away side struck first, absorbed pressure after the hosts equalised, and found the decisive moment in the closing stages to book their place in the next round of the competition.

Match overview

The Romanian Cup fixture pitted Csikszereda’s possession-based approach against Bihor Oradea’s compact, counter-attacking plan. The home side saw more of the ball and pushed numbers forward after falling behind, but Bihor defended their penalty area well and looked dangerous whenever they won the ball in midfield. The game was decided by fine margins: a sharp first-half finish, a well-worked equaliser, and a late winner that punished Csikszereda for leaving space at the back.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Bihor Oradea took the lead through Răzvan Popa, who latched onto a quick transition and finished low beyond the goalkeeper.
• 54th minute: Csikszereda drew level when Szilárd Bálint arrived at the back post to convert a measured cross from the left.
• 83rd minute: The decisive blow came from Mihai Toma, whose first-time strike from the edge of the box beat the goalkeeper after a neat lay-off.

Tactical story

Csikszereda controlled long spells of the contest, building patiently through midfield and trying to stretch Bihor with switches of play. Their equaliser was a reward for that pressure, but the hosts struggled to turn territory into clear chances against a disciplined back line. Bihor Oradea sat deeper after taking the lead, closed central spaces, and relied on quick breaks. That approach paid off in the final ten minutes when Csikszereda committed extra bodies forward and left themselves exposed.

Standout performers

Popa’s opener and Toma’s winner made the difference for Bihor, while goalkeeper Paul Gudea produced important saves during Csikszereda’s best spell. For the home side, Bálint was the most persistent attacking threat, and his equaliser briefly put Csikszereda in position to force the tie deeper into the night. In the end, Bihor’s efficiency in both boxes proved decisive.

What it means

The result sends FC Bihor Oradea into the next stage of the Romanian Cup with a notable away win, while FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc are left to regroup after a cup exit that will sting given their share of possession. Cup football often rewards teams that defend well and take their chances, and Bihor did exactly that in a 2-1 victory that will be remembered for its late drama.