Petrolul Ploiesti secured a 3-1 away victory over CS Sanatatea Cluj in the Romanian Cup on February 10, 2026. The match, which started at 20:00, saw Petrolul overcome their hosts with a strong second-half performance. The first half was evenly contested, with both teams creating chances. Petrolul broke the deadlock after the interval and quickly added a second to take control of the tie. Sanatatea Cluj pulled a goal back to create a nervy finale, but Petrolul sealed the win with a third goal in the closing stages. This professional performance allowed Petrolul to advance, demonstrating their ability to manage a cup tie effectively away from home.