Minerul Lupeni qualifies for Romanian Cup group stages

Minerul Lupeni has qualified for the group stages of the Romanian Cup following a victory against Unirea Slobozia. Despite Unirea Slobozia being a Liga II side and the favorite for the match, Minerul Lupeni secured the win with a last-minute goal scored by Erwin Tiganj.

The club was recently re-established through a public-private partnership involving the Lupeni Mayor's Office and local business leaders. The team currently competes in Liga III and has seen significant growth in its supporter base and local community engagement.