CFR Cluj edged past Hermannstadt with a 2-1 victory in a Romanian Super Liga match played on October 5, 2025. The title-chasing hosts secured three important points at their home stadium, though they were made to work hard by a resilient Hermannstadt side. CFR Cluj dominated possession and took the lead through a penalty in the first half. They doubled their advantage early in the second period with a powerful strike from outside the box. Hermannstadt refused to capitulate and scored a late consolation goal, creating a nervy finish, but CFR Cluj held on. The focus point was CFR Cluj's ability to control the game's tempo, though their failure to kill the game off earlier will be a slight concern. The win keeps CFR Cluj firmly in the hunt at the top of the league table. The CFR Cluj manager acknowledged the tough challenge posed by Hermannstadt and expressed satisfaction with the result.