FC Bacău earned a 3-1 away win against CSM Vaslui in a Romanian Cup match on August 6, 2025, progressing to the next round with a professional performance. The visitors demonstrated their higher-league status with a controlled display, overcoming their local rivals on their own patch. Bacău took an early lead and never looked back, adding a second goal before halftime to take firm control of the tie. CSM Vaslui showed fight in the second half, scoring a goal to reduce the deficit and put some pressure on the visitors, but Bacău sealed the victory with a third goal to end any hopes of a comeback. The match had the intensity of a local derby, but Bacău's quality in key moments made the difference. This cup victory is a positive step for FC Bacău's campaign, while CSM Vaslui's exit allows them to concentrate fully on their league objectives. The Bacău manager was satisfied with his team's application from start to finish.