In a major upset in the Romanian SuperLiga, FC Universitatea Cluj claimed a memorable 2-1 victory over local rivals and title contenders CFR Cluj. The derby clash, played at the Cluj Arena, saw the underdogs fight back from a goal down to stun their more illustrious neighbors. CFR Cluj started as favorites and took an early lead, seemingly on course for a routine win. However, Universitatea grew into the game and found an equalizer just before halftime, changing the complexion of the match. The second half was fiercely contested, and the winner arrived for Universitatea from a set-piece, a towering header that sent the home fans into raptures. CFR Cluj pushed for an equalizer but found the Universitatea defense and goalkeeper in inspired form. This result shakes up the title race, denting CFR's ambitions, while providing a massive morale boost for Universitatea's season. The victorious manager praised his team's heart, while the CFR coach rued missed opportunities to kill the game early.