Article by Ionuţ Iordache, Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 19 March 2026, 20:20 / Updated on Thursday, 19 March 2026 20:29
The game between Dinamo and Craiova University, from the second stage of the Superliga play-offcame with unprecedented measures on the National Arena. The first rows of sectors 134 and 138, located near the players' access tunnel, were completely closed and the perimeter was demarcated with special tapes, similar to those used in police investigations.
The decision comes after the serious incidents from the previous direct match played in February, at the same stadium, which ended with a score of 1-1.
PHOTO. Special measures at the National Arena
In the February match, Ștefan Baiaram was the target of insults from the 0 stand sector, and tensions quickly escalated. The football player from Olten was spat on by a Dynamo supporter and reacted similarly, spitting at the opposing supporter. To avoid the repetition of such moments, the organizers decided to completely “isolate” the sensitive area near the tunnel, turning it into a space inaccessible to fans.
In the same tense context, referee Istvan Kovacs was hit with an object. Although the “central” did not give a red card to Ștefan Baiaram during the match, the case later reached the table of the Disciplinary Commission.
The incident was recorded in the report of the observer Eduard Alexandru, and the Craiova striker was suspended for two games, both against the FCSB champion (2-2 and 1-0).
Dinamo – Universitatea Craiova, starting teams:
Dinamo (4-3-3): Epassy – Sivis, Boateng, Stoinov, Opruț – Gnahore, Mărginean, Cîrjan – Musi, Soro, Armstrong
reserves: Roșca, Milanov, Mazilu, Cr. Mihai, Tarbă, Caragea, Toader, Ikoko, Țicu, Ngiuwu, Al. Pop
Absent: Duțu (suspended), Karamoko, Bordușanu, Licsandru (unprepared), Pușcaș (after training)
Coach: Zeljko Kopic
University of Craiova (3-5-2): Isenko – Romanchuk, A. Rus, Screciu – Mora, Anzor, D. Matei, T. Băluță, Bancu – Etim, Baiaram
reserves: L. Popescu, Al. Crețu, F. Stefan, Stevanovic, Badelj, Cicâldău, Al Hamlawi, Nsimba, Basceanu, Teles, Houri, D. Barbu
Absent: M. Rădulescu (injured)
Coach: Filipe Coelho
