The Defining Moment
Romania 1934
In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Czechoslovakia in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Czechoslovakia ended what had been a promising tournament run.
Vilmos Zombori
Emerich Vogl
Gheorghe Albu
Rudolf Kotormány
Vasile Deheleanu
József Moravetz
Grațian Sepi
Silviu Bindea
Iuliu Bodola
Ștefan Dobay
Nicolae Kovács
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4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1
4-5-1
4-3-2-1
3-5-2
3-4-3
5-3-2
5-4-1
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World Cup 1934
Romania
Round of 16A group-stage exit in 1930 had been a sobering lesson. Romania returned in 1934 with renewed purpose. Under Costel Rădulescu, they were ready to write the next chapter.
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Czechoslovakia Beats Romania 2-1 in Round of 16
The Czechoslovakia versus Romania match in the 1934 FIFA World Cup round of 16 was a tense encounter. Romania secured a 2-1 victory, demonstrating a resilient defense.
Dec 29, 2025
The Campaign
World Cup 1934
Romania's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1934 campaign
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Ștefan Dobay
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Forward
Ștefan Dobay led Romania's attack with 1 goal at the 1934 World Cup.
Head Coach
Costel Rădulescu
Romania · 1930 – 1934
The tactical mind behind Romania's 1934 campaign.
Playing Style
The Romanian Rampagers
Tactical identity · 1934
Costel Rădulescu's team employed an attacking strategy, but ultimately failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. The squad size was relatively small at 22 players.
Goalkeepers
Adalbert Püllöck
GK
Stanislau Konrad
GK
Vilmos Zombori
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GK
Defenders
Alexandru Cuedan
CB
Emerich Vogl
1GAME
LB
Gheorghe Albu
1GAME
CB
Lazăr Sfera
CB
Rudolf Bürger
CB
Rudolf Kotormány
1GAME
CB
Vasile Deheleanu
1GAME
RB
Midfielders
Grațian Sepi
1GAME
CM
Gusztáv Juhász
CM
József Moravetz
1GAME
LM
Károly Weichelt
CM
Silviu Bindea
1GAME
RM
Forwards
Gheorghe Ciolac
CF
István Klimek
CF
Iuliu Baratky
CF
Iuliu Bodola
1GAME
LW
Nicolae Kovács
1GAME
RW
Sándor Schwartz
CF
Ștefan Dobay
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