Gloria 2018 Bistrita Nasaud Women Hold Farul Constanta Women 1-1 in Romanian Women's Cup

The Romanian Women's Cup served up an evenly contested tie on 20 May 2026 as Gloria 2018 Bistrita Nasaud Women played out a 1-1 draw with Farul Constanta Women at home. The result means the tie is finely poised ahead of the second leg, with everything to play for.

Farul Constanta started the game with confidence and took the lead in the 23rd minute. A swift passing move down the left flank ended with a low cross being turned into the net by the visitors' striker from close range. Gloria struggled to impose themselves early on but grew into the match as the first half progressed.

After the break, the home side came out with renewed energy. They equalized in the 56th minute when a long-range effort took a heavy deflection and wrong-footed the Farul goalkeeper. Both teams then had chances to win the match. Gloria hit the post with a header from a corner, while Farul forced a fine save from the home keeper in the 80th minute.

The 1-1 scoreline leaves the cup tie finely balanced. Gloria will feel they can finish the job away from home, while Farul will be confident of progressing on their own turf. The second leg promises to be an exciting contest.