CSA Steaua Bucuresti continued their pursuit at the top of Romanian Liga II with a 1-0 away win at Afumati on March 7, 2026. The historic club ground out a professional victory, showing the maturity needed for a promotion challenge. The match was decided by a single goal, likely scored in the first half by Steaua's attacking unit. Afumati, defensively organized, made it difficult but ultimately could not find a way past Steaua's sturdy backline. The visitors controlled large portions of the game, managing the tempo and limiting Afumati to few genuine chances. This result kept the pressure on the league leaders, as Steaua collected another three points on the road. The Steaua manager emphasized the importance of winning ugly, and the Afumati coach acknowledged the quality difference between the sides.