Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:22 p.m. / Updated Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:27 p.m.
In the last match of the round with number 5 in the play-off of the second league, Corvinul Hunedoara prevailed with a score of 3-1 in front of FC Bihor. The Hunedoers remain leaders in the standings with 5 stages to go, direct promotion being ever closer.
Ioan Hora, the player of FC Bihor, was in the center of attention. In just one half, he picked up a yellow card (8th minute), opened the scoring (12th minute), restored parity with an own goal (19th minute), and was finally sent off after the final whistle of the first half.
Corvinul Hunedoara, victory on FC Bihor's field
The match in Oradea started very well, with important opportunities at both ends.
The first important phase of the match took place in the 11th minute, when the left defender of the hosts, Sorin Şerban, made a clear handball in his own box. Vădana Sorin, the “central” of the game, but neither did the assistant referee, and the game was allowed to continue.
Just 2 minutes later, the ball reached Ioan Hora, the veteran of FC Bihor's attack, who opened the scoring.
The advantage of the people of Oradea did not last long. In the 19th minute, Ioan Hora, the scorer of the goal for the hosts, scored in his own goal following a corner executed by the guests.
Until the end of the first part, the visitors took the lead thanks to the success of Mario Bratu. The goal scored in the 39th minute also determined the final result of the first half, 2-1 for Corvinul.
After the final whistle of the game, the “central” eliminated Ioan Hora after a series of protests, the Oradeans having to play with 10 men in the second half.
Immediately after the break, the visitors benefited from a penalty kick, which the Portuguese Ribeiro converted causing problems.
Compared to the events of the first half, the second half was much quieter and devoid of important phases. The final score of the game was 3-1 for Corvinul.
Following this result, Corvinul remains in first place in the ranking, while FC Bihor remains in 5th place.
FC Bihor – Corvinul Hunedoara, duel in the League 2 play-off / photo: Prima Sport capture
League 2 play-off standings
FINAL » FC Bihor – Corvinul Hunedoara 1-3
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Television: Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1
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They scored Hora (13) / Hora (own goal, 19), M. Bratu (38), Ribeiro (65)
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In the 11th minute, Sorin Şerban touched the ball with his hand in the box itself, but the game was allowed to continue
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Ioan Hora was eliminated after the first half ended
Starting teams:
FC Bihor: Cadar – Cucu, I. Filip, A. Popa, Gal, S. Şerban – Gunie, Stahl, R. Enceanu – Tescan, Hora
Reserves: Cutean, A. Iancu, Vătăjelu, J, Călin, Moussinga, Gal-Andrezly, Cocian, Boiciuc, Chirițoiu
Coach: Erik Lincar
Corvinul Huneodara: Codruț – Albino, F. Ilie, Manolache, Pădurariu – Cărăruș, M. Bratu, Ribeiro, Goodlad, Pîrvulescu – Buziuc
Reserves: Blaga, Kylyen, Lica, Zanc, Bradu, Hayatu, A. Neacșa, Deaconu, Filip
Coach: Florin Maxim
