Balanced duels in the “optimum” round of the Romanian Cup! Steaua Bucharest managed to surprise this phase

In the middle of this week, the 4 games in the Round of 16 of the Romanian Cup took place. Here are the results:

• CSM Corona Brașov vs. CSA Steaua Bucharest: 83-92

• CSU Sibiu vs. CSM Târgu Mureș: 97-96

• SCM U Craiova vs. FC Arges Basketball: 92-95

• CS Rapid Bucharest vs. CS Dinamo Bucharest: 83-73

Steaua Bucharest, consistent advantage before the return with CSM Corona Brașov

The evening started with the surprise success of Steaua Bucharest on the field of Coronei Brașov. The hosts played in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup this season and had big plans, while the visitors were seen, before the start of the season, as one of the most modest teams in the championship.

However, coached by Andrei Mandache, Steaua surprised throughout the season and on Wednesday beat Corona Brașov, score 92-83after solid performances from the duo of Juwan Gray (24 points) and Dame Adelekun (16 points, 9 rebounds).

The confrontation between CSU Sibiu and CSM Târgu Mureș was the most balanced of the round. The yellow-blue won 97-96, thanks to a collective game evident in the fact that there were 6 players with at least 10 points: Michael Randolph Jr. (18 points), Eduard Roschnafsky (17 points), Anthony Smith (17 points), Keith Stone (12 points), Andreas Blidaru (11 points), Devarius King (10 points).

SCM U Craiova contested the refereeing: “The whistle tilted the balance, broke the rhythm of the game”

Another derby followed, the one between SCM U Craiova and FC Argeș Basketball, score 92-95. Captain Cătălin Baciu, with 17 points and 10 rebounds, was the leader of the white-violets, while Sam Sessoms scored 25 points for the white-blues.

At the end of the game, the people of Craiova contested the arbitration, through a statement published on Facebook.

“The defeat in Pitesti was not just a lost match, but a result deeply influenced by refereeing decisions. At key moments, the whistle tipped the balance, broke the rhythm of the game and changed the fate of the game. We respected the competition, we respected the opponent, but it is impossible to ignore the fact that this result was flawed. Our work, sacrifice and effort have not been fairly rewarded. And that is precisely why the frustration is justified.

On Saturday, from 18:00, we have the chance to respond in the National League, again against Pitesti. This time we are not asking for favors, but only fairness”, SCM Craiova said.

The last match of the evening was between Rapid and Dinamo. The team from Giulesti looked better this season and demonstrated this in the duel with the team from Ștefan cel Mare. The duel of the pivots Nikola Jevtovic (20 points, 7 rebounds) and Ousmane Drame (15 points, 12 rebounds) was won by the first, and Rapid won 83-73.

The return of the “optims” of the Romanian Cup will take place before Christmas

The return matches will take place on December 23, the day before Christmas Eve. Here is the schedule of the parties:

• FC Arges Basketball vs. SCM U Craiova – 17:00

• CSM Târgu Mureș vs. CSU Sibiu – 18:45

• CSA Steaua Bucharest vs. CSM Corona Brașov – 19:00

• CS Dinamo Bucharest vs. CS Rapid Bucharest – 20:30