Afumați 0–0 CSA Steaua București: Stalemate in Romanian Pre-Season Clash

Afumați and CSA Steaua București played out a 0-0 draw on July 11, 2026, at 16:00 local time in an International Club Friendly. The match featured two sides at different levels of the Romanian football pyramid using the fixture to evaluate new signings and tactical systems.

Match Overview

CSA Steaua București, the more storied club, controlled large spells of possession. They created two clear-cut chances in the first half, but Afumați’s goalkeeper was equal to them. Afumați, the lower-division side, defended resolutely and grew in confidence as the game progressed. The second half became tighter, with fewer clear openings as fatigue set in.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: CSA Steaua București’s winger cut inside and fired a powerful shot that was tipped onto the crossbar.
• 33rd minute: Afumați nearly stunned the visitors with a quick counter-attack, but the final shot was blocked by a sliding defender.
• 54th minute: A Steaua corner kick saw a header brilliantly saved on the goal line.
• 79th minute: Afumați’s midfielder sent a long-range effort just wide of the post.

Tactical Story

CSA Steaua București lined up in a 4-3-3 with fluid forward movement, while Afumați employed a compact 5-4-1 formation designed to frustrate. Steaua struggled to break down the deep block and resorted to long-range attempts as the game wore on.

Standout Players

Afumați’s goalkeeper was the undisputed star, making five saves to secure the clean sheet. For Steaua, the defensive midfielder anchored the play effectively but could not unlock the stubborn defence.

Season Impact

For CSA Steaua București, this outing highlighted the need for more creativity against organised defences. Afumați will take great morale from holding a higher-division opponent to a draw.