FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc edged FC Botosani 1-0 in a tight Romanian Super Liga encounter on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A solitary goal was enough for the hosts to claim all three points at the Stadionul Municipal in Miercurea Ciuc, a vital result in their campaign. The match's decisive moment came in the second half when Csikszereda broke the deadlock following a period of sustained pressure. FC Botosani had their chances to equalize, including a late flurry of attacks, but found the home defense and goalkeeper in resilient form. The clean sheet was a cornerstone of the victory for Csikszereda, who managed the game intelligently after taking the lead. The match result has significant implications for the league table, with Csikszereda moving into a more comfortable mid-table position, while Botosani's search for points continues. The home manager highlighted his team's defensive discipline and fighting spirit, whereas the Botosani coach expressed frustration at his side's inability to convert possession into clear-cut scoring opportunities.