Dunarea Giurgiu vs Alexandria – Romanian Cup

Dunarea Giurgiu delivered a dominant performance in the Romanian Cup on July 29, 2026, defeating Alexandria 3‑0 at the Stadionul Municipal. The home side controlled proceedings from kick‑off to final whistle, advancing comfortably to the next round.

Match Report

Dunarea Giurgiu imposed their authority early, pressing Alexandria in their own half and forcing mistakes. The opening goal came in the 22nd minute when a swift move down the right flank ended with a low cross turned in at the near post. The lead was doubled just before half‑time: a long‑range effort from 30 meters flew into the top corner, leaving the visiting goalkeeper with no chance.

The second half saw Dunarea manage the game intelligently. They added a third goal in the 65th minute through a penalty after a handball in the box. Alexandria rarely threatened, and the home side cruised to a clean‑sheet victory.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Dunarea Giurgiu 62% – 38% Alexandria
• Shots on target: 6 – 2
• Corners: 8 – 3

Standout Players

Dunarea’s central midfielder scored a spectacular goal and provided an assist. The goalkeeper had a quiet night but made one crucial save when the match was still 1‑0. For Alexandria, the right‑back worked hard but could not prevent the rout.

Cup implications

With this 3‑0 win, Dunarea Giurgiu book their place in the next round of the Romanian Cup. The margin of victory sends a message to potential future opponents that they are a force to be reckoned with, especially on home soil.