Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Sunday, April 12, 2026 9:53 p.m. / Updated Sunday, April 12, 2026 10:03 p.m.
Dinamo went to Cluj in great search of points, having two failures and a draw since the play-off started. And he dominated the first few minutes, being extremely insistent at the gate guarded by Mihai Popa.
The organized attack and goal phases were rewarded halfway through the first half, when Dinamo unlocked the scoreboard in Gruia, thanks to Alex Pop's goal.
However, the author of the phase can be considered his colleague, Dinamo's captain, Cătălin Cîrjan, who provided a bright, absolutely sensational pass.
VIDEO. CFR Cluj – Dinamo: Alexandru Pop's goal from Cîrjan's pass
From his own half, Cîrjan sent sensationally to the right, for Alex Pop, who left three opponents on the way, after taking over flawlessly, and finished dry in the long corner.
For Alex Pop this was the fifth goal of the season and the first in the play-offs. On the other hand, for Cătălin Cîrjan this was the sixth decisive pass of the season.
However, the advantage of the “dogs” lasted only 15 minutes, after Synian equalized in the 38th minute.
