# Romanian Cup qualification progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-cup-qualification-progress
> Updated: 2026-08-20T10:27:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Several Romanian football clubs have secured qualification for the Cupa României group stages.

Corvinul advanced to the group stages after a 3-2 victory over Minaur Baia Mare, highlighted by a hattrick from Mario Bratu. Minerul Lupeni also qualified following a last-minute goal by Erwin Tiganj in a win against Unirea Slobozia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Minerul Lupeni qualifies for Romanian Cup group stages

Minerul Lupeni secured qualification for the Romanian Cup group stages after defeating Liga II side Unirea Slobozia with a last-minute goal by Erwin Tiganj.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minerul-lupeni-qualifies-for-romanian-cup-group-stages

### 2026-08-18: Corvinul qualifies for Cupa României group stages

Corvinul qualified for the Cupa României group stages after defeating Minaur Baia Mare 3-2, led by a hattrick from Mario Bratu.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corvinul-qualifies-for-cupa-romniei-group-stages

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Cite as: Romanian Cup qualification progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-cup-qualification-progress