Scolar Resita Stun Steaua Bucuresti with 2-1 Upset in Romanian Liga II

Scolar Resita pulled off a memorable upset on home soil, defeating former European champions CSA Steaua Bucuresti 2-1 in Romanian Liga II on August 29, 2026. The match was contested in an electric atmosphere as the hosts showed tremendous grit, taking the lead twice and shutting down Steaua's attempts to impose their technical quality.

Resita came out with aggressive pressing and were rewarded early when striker Adrian Munteanu latched onto a defensive miscommunication and slotted the ball calmly into the bottom corner. The goal galvanized the home support, but Steaua responded well, equalizing just after the half-hour mark through a well-taken free-kick from veteran midfielder Ioan Gheorghe. Both teams had opportunities to take the lead into the break, but it remained 1-1 at halftime.

Late Winner Delivers a Statement Victory

The second half was a tightly contested affair, with Steaua enjoying more possession while Resita remained dangerous on the break. The decisive moment arrived with 15 minutes remaining when a long throw-in caused chaos in the Steaua penalty area. The ball fell to substitute Ciprian Sandu, who powered a shot through a crowded box to send the home fans into raptures.

Steaua pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Resita's defense held firm under sustained pressure. The 2-1 result represents one of the biggest wins of the season for Resita, while Steaua will be disappointed to drop points against a team that fought with immense heart. For Romanian Liga II standings, this result adds another twist to the promotion race, proving that no fixture can be taken lightly.