Concordia Chiajna were eliminated from the Romanian Cup in a five-goal thriller, losing 3-2 to FC Botoșani on February 13, 2026. Botoșani advanced to the quarter-finals after a dramatic comeback victory at the Stadionul Concordia, overturning a deficit to win in the closing stages. The match process was full of twists, with Concordia taking an early lead and likely going into halftime ahead. Botoșani fought back in the second half, scoring twice to turn the game on its head before Concordia equalized to set up a grandstand finish. The decisive moment was a late, late winner from Botoșani, breaking Chiajna hearts and sending the away fans into celebration. Key incidents included a potential penalty and end-to-end action in the final minutes. The table impact was final: Botoșani progressed, Concordia exited. The Concordia manager was left to rue defensive lapses, while the Botoșani boss hailed his team's incredible spirit and never-say-die attitude.