Article by Alexandru Barbu, Răzvan Stamatiu – published on Friday, April 04, 2025, 13:54 / updated on Friday, April 4, 20:01
Ovidiu Ioanițoaia analyzed, at GSP Live, The duel between CFR Cluj and Craiova Universityfrom the “quarters” of the Romanian Cup, won by the Transylvanians at the breaks (1-1, 5-3).
Cluj will meet the lighthouse in the semifinals. In the same act Hermannstadt and Rapid face.
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“The match CFR Cluj – U Craiova saved the quarterfinals, because the other three brought in front of teams from the first team with teams from the lower leagues. Better CV formations have generally qualified without problems. However, the lighthouse was a little difficult for a half, despite the fact that he played with a team from the 3rd League. For me it was not a big surprise, I think Pelici is a coach who would deserve a better team than Unirea Alba Iulia.
CFR – U Craiova was the most interesting match, this was known. It ended with the deserving qualification of the “railways”. Nobody deny that Mirel Rădoi changed in the face of Craiova, built a more involved band. However, I cannot agree with his statement, that he has mostly controlled the match. It is not so, CFR dominated the game.
On the other hand, the two coaches seemed to be introduced to introduce the most important players at the end. This is how we came to see Louis Munteanu introduced in the 74th minute, and Mitriță and Bancu in the 84th minute. None of them nine brilliantprobably because they did not have time to warm up, “said Ovidiu Ioanițoaia, at GSP Live.
Again I am surprised that our footballers get tired a bit quickly. I said before, I think it is more normal to start with the main players and get the advantage, not to use them at the end of the game
– Ovidiu Ioanițoaia
“Only a Romanian player, too little”
“There were very few Romanian on the ground. Basically, apart from Alin Fică, CFR Cluj started only with foreigners. Down the hat for the qualification of the Transylvanians, but it seems a little to start with only one Romanian footballer, even if the match was of quality.
CFR has shown that it is better at the ambition chapter. It is to be seen what will happen Monday evening, when the two meet in Gruia. I understood that the Oltenians stay there in Cluj. Will be an important match for the title.
According to the Super League standings, Rapid and CFR should be considered favorite to reach the Cup final. But that's prejudice, because you never know who wins. Hermannstadt looks good, Rapid has the well -known problems with the tension between the club and the gallery.
I will put the white-white supporters in my head but I think in the situation there the club's management is more right. You cannot pay fines of half a million euros because of guys throwing firecrackers in the stands. A understanding must be reached, ”Ioanițoaia pointed out.
“FCSB is a favorite with U Cluj and winning the championship”
Questioned about Rapid-Dinamo, the derby of Rounda #3 of the play-off, Ovidiu Ioanițoaia commented as follows:
“It is hard for me to say who is a favorite. I understand that Dinamo has bigger problems than usual, there are many injured players. Fast, theoretically, favorite, because they play at home. Unfortunately, Dinamo will not be able to play in the European Cups, because the process with Vasile Șiman is extended in infinite”.
As for FCSB – U Cluj, the director of the newspaper believes that “in the light of value, the red -blue ones remain favorite both in the match with the Transylvanians and to win the championship”.
