Liga I · Matchday 1: Oţelul beat CFR 1907 Cluj 2-1. The match was played on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at Stadionul Oțelul (Galati); refereed by Florin Andrei, Romania.
J. Lameira 4' (Oţelul) · A. Cordea 58' (CFR 1907 Cluj) · Patrick 86' (Oţelul)
After a 1-0 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Oţelul held 45% of possession against 55%, attempting 15 shots to CFR 1907 Cluj's 15.
Shots on target read 6-4 and corners 6-4.
Substitutes: M. Contra, D. Paharnicu, R. Olteanu, G. Christopoulos, T. Lungu, D. Neicu, D. Neicu, M. Frunza, D. Aftene, A. Balanica
Coach: Stjepan Tomas
Substitutes: R. Gal, V. Kun, N. Sula, R. Gligor, L. Zahovic, A. Paun, S. Rocha, L. Biliboc, C. Matei
Coach: Antonio Folha
Pedro Nuno (Oţelul) — named player of the match with a 8.7 rating.