In a tightly contested match, Dinamo Bucharest faced Universitatea Craiova in the Romanian Cup semifinals, ending in a 0-0 draw on the evening of May 10, 2023. This crucial match took place at the National Arena, a venue known for hosting significant sporting events.
Match Highlights
Both teams displayed strong defensive strategies, leading to a stalemate. Notable moments included:
- 12th Minute: Universitatea Craiova’s player, Cicâldău, attempted to score from outside the box but missed the target.
- 10th Minute: Dinamo was forced to make an early substitution due to an injury to Andrei Mărginean, who was replaced by Danny Armstrong.
Team Line-ups
The starting line-ups for both teams were as follows:
Dinamo Bucharest
- Epassy – Sivis, Boateng, Stoinov, Opruț
- Cîrjan (captain), Mărginean, Gnahore
- Soro, Pușcaș, Musi
Substitutes: Roșca, Milanov, Mazilu, Mihai, Caragea, Duțu, Țicu, Armstrong, Pop.
Coach: Zeljko Kopic
Universitatea Craiova
- Popescu – Romanchuk, Screciu (captain), Rus, Ștefan
- Mora, Anzor, Cicâldău, Teles
- Nsimba, Matei
Substitutes: Goncalves, Al-Hamlawi, Barbu, Băsceanu, Mogoș, Stefanovic, Bancu, Badelj, Crețu.
Coach: Filipe Coelho
Path to the Semifinals
Dinamo reached this stage by defeating Metalul Buzău 1-0, thanks to Alex Pop’s goal. Meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova advanced past CFR Cluj with a 3-1 victory, featuring goals from Mora, Crețu, and Baiaram.
Upcoming Matches
The outcome of this semifinal will determine who faces U Cluj in the final. U Cluj secured their final spot after a penalty shootout victory over FC Argeș.
The final of the Romanian Cup is set to occur on May 13, 2023, at the Sibiu Arena, which has a seating capacity of 12,363. Fans can watch the final live on Digi Sport 1, online at digisport.ro, or via the Digi Sport application.
Referee Information
The match was officiated by Marian Barbu, known for his experience in European competitions. He was assisted by Mircea Grigoriu and Imre Bucși, with Gabriel Mihuleac serving as the fourth official. Iulian Dima and Ovidiu Artene operated the VAR system.
As the teams move forward, anticipation builds for the upcoming decisive match in the Romanian Cup.
