CS Paulesti 6-2 CS Blejoi
Romanian Cup – Preliminary Round
29 July 2026, 22:30 local time

CS Paulesti produced a stunning attacking display to crush CS Blejoi 6-2 in a high‑scoring cup thriller. The home side’s relentless pressure and clinical finishing left the visitors chasing shadows from the first whistle.

Match Report

From the opening minutes, Paulesti looked intent on ending the tie early. They raced into a 3‑0 lead by the 25th minute, with two quick goals from their prolific striker and a stunning long‑range effort from the midfield. Blejoi pulled one back before half‑time, but any hope of a comeback was extinguished soon after the restart.

Paulesti added three more goals in the second period, including a penalty and a header from a corner. Blejoi’s second goal came in stoppage time, a consolation strike that did little to mask the gulf in class between the two sides.

Key Statistics

• Goals scored: 8 in total – the highest goal tally of the evening in the preliminary round.
• Paulesti’s top scorer: The centre‑forward bagged a hat‑trick and assisted another.
• Shots on target: Paulesti recorded 12 shots on target to Blejoi’s 4.

Tactical Dominance

CS Paulesti employed an aggressive high press that forced Blejoi into errors deep in their own half. The home side’s full‑backs pushed high, providing width and crossing opportunities that led to three headed goals. Blejoi, meanwhile, lacked organisation at the back and were exposed repeatedly on the counter.

Player of the Match

The Paulesti striker who scored three goals was the clear standout. His movement, strength, and finishing ability were too much for the Blejoi defence. He also dropped deep to link play, demonstrating a complete forward performance.

Cup Impact

With this emphatic victory, CS Paulesti will enter the next round with confidence. Such a high‑scoring win often sends a message to potential opponents that the team is a dangerous outsider. For CS Blejoi, it is a heavy defeat that will require introspection, though the cup run is over for another season.