Metalurgistul Cugir earned a solid 3-1 home win against ACS CIL Blaj in Romanian Liga III action on December 5, 2025. The hosts controlled large portions of the game to secure a deserved three points. Metalurgistul Cugir took the lead in the first half and never looked back, adding a second goal to strengthen their position before the break. ACS CIL Blaj managed to score after halftime to give themselves hope, but Cugir quickly extinguished any chance of a comeback by netting a decisive third goal. The result helped Metalurgistul Cugir consolidate a mid-table position, while leaving ACS CIL Blaj looking over their shoulder. The Cugir manager was pleased with his team's professional performance, and the Blaj coach pointed to a slow start as their downfall. The lineups showed Cugir's experienced core dictating the tempo of the match.