Cornel Lupău (born 2 October 1957 – 15 June 2014) was a

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. Lupău grew up at

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, team for which he made his senior debut, at the level of

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. In 1976, Cornel moved to Bihor Oradea and made its debut in the top-flight, level at which he played in 100 matches, also scoring 8 goals. In 1983 he moved to

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, then played and coached for various teams at amateur level. In 1976, Cornel Lupău was also a member of the Romanian Olympic football team.Ne-a părăsit fostul fotbalist Cornel Lupău
(Former football player Cornel Lupău has left us). bihon.ro After retirement he was for many years a football coach in the youth academy of Bihor Oradea.

Honours

Bihor Oradea *

: 1981–82

References

1957 births 2014 deaths Sportspeople from Bihor County Romanian footballers Men's association football midfielders Liga I players Liga II players CS Minaur Baia Mare (football) players FC Bihor Oradea (1958) players FC UTA Arad players {{Romania-footy-midfielder-stub