Dekani vs Bihor Oradea

The match, played at 17:00 local time in Slovenia, began as a tightly contested pre-season affair. Both sides used the opening 45 minutes to build fitness and test combinations, with the scoreline reading 0-0 at the interval.

Bihor Oradea, managed by Erik Lincar, found the breakthrough after the restart. The goal — the only one of the game — came from a second-half move that the Romanian side converted, giving them a 1-0 lead they would hold to full time.

Dekani, who compete in the Slovenian lower divisions, pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but could not find a way past the Bihor defence.

Bihor Oradea's second-half goal, their first and only shot on target that found the net, separated the sides. The moment arrived after sustained pressure from the visitors, who grew into the game as the second half progressed. Dekani's inability to respond in the final 20 minutes confirmed the result.

FC Bihor Oradea defence — The Romanian side's backline, marshalled by senior figures including Abel Popa and Andrei Gal, kept a clean sheet in a disciplined display. Goalkeeper Edgar Cadar, 19, was untroubled for long spells but commanded his area when needed.

Bihor Oradea's match-winner — The scorer of the decisive goal, whose name was not published in official match reports at the time of writing, provided the moment of quality that decided the contest.

Dekani's front line — The Slovenian side forged several half-chances, particularly in the first half, but lacked the final pass or finish to convert.

The 0-0 half-time scoreline reflected a cautious opening, typical of early pre-season friendlies where fitness takes priority over risk. The single goal after the break, combined with no further scoring, points to a match where Bihor Oradea's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Clean sheets in pre-season carry limited statistical weight, but for a Bihor side preparing for the Liga 2 season, the defensive organisation will have pleased Lincar.

For Bihor Oradea, the win extends their pre-season preparation for the 2026-27 Liga 2 campaign. Managed by former Romania international Erik Lincar, the club continued their summer build-up with this fixture in Slovenia. Dekani, whose name is also rendered as NK Jadran Dekani, used the match as part of their own pre-season programme ahead of the Slovenian lower-league season.

The match was streamed as part of the B4 Summer Camps series, with Bihor Oradea participating in a pre-season training camp in Slovenia that included several friendly fixtures.

A standard pre-season friendly decided by a single second-half goal. Bihor Oradea's defensive solidity and one moment of attacking quality made the difference against a Dekani side that competed well but lacked the cutting edge to find an equaliser. The result carries limited competitive significance but offers Lincar a positive data point as his squad builds towards the Liga 2 season.