Problems for Kopic » Dinamo's player lasted only 10 minutes on the field in the semi-final with Craiova
Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8:56 p.m. / Updated Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
Andrei Mărginean (24 years old), his midfielder Dinamo first sent by Zeljko Kopic (48 years old) in the semi-final of the Betano Romanian Cup against the University Craiovawas injured in the beginning of the match and was replaced in the 10th minute by the Scottish Daniel Armstrong (28 years old).
Andrei Mărginean complained of problems with the calf of his right leg and left the field limping.
Andrei Mărginean was injured and left the field after only 10 minutes in the Dinamo – Universitatea Craiova semifinal
Zeljko Kopic was forced to use a change since the start of the semifinal of the Romanian Cup, played on the “Arena Națională” in the company of the University of Craiova.
Andrei Mărginean complained of a problem in the calf of his right leg and could not continue the game, being replaced in the 10th minute of the match by Danny Armstrong. Dinamo's midfielder left the field limping.
Andrei Mărginean also faced a muscle injury at the beginning of the season, a fact that kept him on the sidelines for 7 stages. Later, Dinamo's midfielder underwent emergency surgery on March 1 for appendicitis. Then, Mărginean missed 3 stages of the Superliga and a match of the Romanian Cup.
This season, Andrei Mărginean played 22 matches in the Superliga, without any success. Instead, the midfielder registered two decisive assists.
And Raul Opruț came out injured
In the 30th minute, Zeljko Kopic had to make a second change. Left defender Raul Opruț also accused medical problems.
He hit an opponent a few minutes before and complained of pain in his left knee. He received medical attention and remained on the field, but in the 30th minute he collapsed on the pitch and needed help to get off the field. In his place, Valentin Țicu entered.
Dinamo – Craiova University, starting teams
Dinamo (4-3-3): Epassy – Sivis, Boateng, Stoinov, Opruț – Cîrjan (capt.), Mărginean, Gnahore – Soro, Pușcaș, Musi
reserves: Roșca, Milanov, Ad. Mazilu, Cr. Mihai, Adv. Caragea, Duțu, Țicu, Armstrong, Al. Pop
Absent: Jordan Ikoko, Mamadou Karamoko (injured)
Coach: Zeljko Kopic
University of Craiova (3-4-3): Popescu – Romanchuk, Rus, Screciu (capt.) – Mora, Cicâldău, Anzor, Fl. Ștefan – D. Matei, Nsimba, Teles
reserves: Goncalves, Al-Hamlawi, D. Barbu, Basceanu, Mogos, Stefanovic, Bancu, Badelj, Al. Cretu
Absent: Isenko, S. Lung (injured), Monday Etim (suspended)
Coach: Filipe Coelho
