Article by Romeo Ene, Robert Vîrdol – Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 08:09 / Updated on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 08:09
FC Arges – University of Craiova 0-1. Alexandru Cretu (34 years old), the midfielder of Olten, drew the conclusions of the game won in Mioveni. The only goal of the game came in the 10th minute and was scored by Teles.
The footballer started the game on the bench and entered the field in the 67th minute, instead of Anzor Mekvabishvili.
Crețu is already thinking about the derby with Dinamo in the next stage and sent a mobilizing message to the fans before the confrontation at “Oblemenco”.
Although they dramatically qualified for the Cup final after winning on penalty kicks against the “dogs”, 5 days ago, Crețu warns that the championship game will be a completely different story.
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“A tough win. We played a tough team at home, even a team that defends very well. They also have quality, they are in the play-offs for a reason.
We didn't think about the result of the tour (no – Argeș prevailed in Craiova, score 1-0). We knew we were coming here and we had to win, we had no choice but to win tonight.
Pressure is part of the game. We are used to it, we demonstrate it step by step and that makes us confident and work harder.
Mr. Rotaru entered the locker room, congratulated us and… nothing else. The important thing is that we are up there, that we prove that we deserve to be up there. We work a lot during the week, we are focused on what we have to do and on our goal.
There are four more stages. Next up is a duel with Dinamo, very, very difficult. It won't be like the match in the Cup, it will be different, I'm 100% sure. If we win, I think we take an important step towards the title.
We take each match individually and are relaxed. The good results also give you the confidence we have and we have demonstrated throughout the championship that, first of all, we are a team, we are a family.
We have a wonderful lot, boys of character and I think that makes this team special”, said Alexandru Crețu at the mixed area.
Craiova is currently in first place in the Superliga, with 42 points, 3 more than U Cluj and 5 more than CFR. The Oltenians are favorites to win the title.
As I said, it's normal for the public to put this pressure, because all of them, half the country is waiting for the University of Craiova to win the title. It's normal, but we have our way, we know what we have to do every day in training and we know what we have to do in matches, first of all, and I think that's the most important thing.
I don't even want to take another option apart from the fact that the stadium will be sold-out and they should crowd for tickets. I know that I give everything every day in training and in matches, and that's the most important thing for me.
– Alexandru Cretuthe midfielder of the University of Craiova
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