Selimbar and Metalul Buzau share spoils in hard-fought Liga II draw

Selimbar and AFC Metalul Buzau played out a competitive 1-1 draw in Romanian Liga II on 5 September 2026. Both sides created meaningful chances at the 16:00 kickoff, but neither could find a late winner in a match defined by tactical discipline and strong defending.

The hosts edged the opening exchanges and looked the more adventurous side in the early stages. Selimbar's midfielders worked tirelessly to cut off passing lanes and launch quick attacks into the final third. Their pressure eventually told when a well-taken finish gave them the lead and raised hopes of a home victory. Metalul Buzau, however, showed resilience and gradually grew into the contest. The visitors began to win the midfield battle and forced the home side deeper onto the back foot.

A balanced contest after the equaliser

Metalul Buzau’s persistence was rewarded with a deserved equaliser that shifted the momentum. Both teams then had opportunities to seal all three points, with the final ten minutes particularly open. Selimbar pushed forward in search of a winner, while the visitors threatened on the break, but the two goalkeepers stood firm in the decisive moments.

What the result means

• Selimbar remain difficult to beat at home and will be satisfied with their overall performance despite dropping two points.
• Metalul Buzau continue to show signs of progress, demonstrating the organisation and spirit needed to compete in a demanding league.
• A share of the spoils feels fair after a game that swung back and forth without a decisive breakthrough.

The point keeps both clubs in a promising position as the Liga II season takes shape. Selimbar will want to convert more of their home dominance into victories, while Metalul Buzau can build on this gritty away display in the rounds ahead.