Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 12 February 2026, 20:11 / Updated on Thursday, 12 February 2026 20:20
Before the University of Craiova – FCSBthe derby of the last stage of the Betano Romanian Cup groups, Mihai Toma, the announced starting footballer, was withdrawn from the starting team.
In his place, Octavian Popescu was sent. And central defender Andrei Dăncuș was added to the bench.
Mihai Toma, injured and removed from the first “11” before going out for the warm-up
Mihai Toma accused medical problems before going out for the warm-up, that was the first information coming from Bănie.
Toma would have been the second “Under 21” player used in the starting formula of the champion, a rule imposed in the Romanian Cup, which obliges the use of such a player for the entire duration of the game. Also, goalkeeper Matei Popa, 18 years old, remains a standard player, having started in the last Super League games.
Mihai Toma last entered the field in the championship in the 86th minute of the duel won with Oțelul, score 4-1. In the previous two matches, the midfielder was a reserve.
Craiova University – FCSB, starting teams:
University of Craiova (3-5-2): Isenko – Rus, Stefanovic, Badelj – Mora, Băluță, Băsceanu, Anzor, Fl. Ștefan – Al Hamlawi, Etim
reserves: Silviu Lung Jr., Fălcușan, Mogoș, Crețu, Cicâldău, David Matei, Lyes Houri, Teles, Muntean
Coach: Filipe Coelho
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Matei Popa – Crețu, Dawa, Duarte, Pantea – Baba Alhassan, Joao Paulo – M. Toma, Tănase, Thiam – Bîrligea
reserves: Târnovanu, Zim, Stoian, Olaru, Radunovic, Oct. Popescu, Miculescu, David Popa, Lixandru
Coach: Elias Charalambous
