Agreement in the studio: “He is the player of the U Cluj final

Article by Alexandru Barbu – Published on Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:24 / Updated on Thursday, 14 May 2026 11:25
Nicolae Grigore, the most recent coach at Gloria Bistrița, and Laszlo Balint, former technician at the University of Craiova, appointed, live on the GSP Live Specialthe man of the Romanian Cup final, U Cluj – University of Craiova 0-0 in 120 minutes, 5-6 on penalties.
Grigore and Balint highlighted the only penalty defended, by Laurentiu Popescu in front of him Iulian Cristeaand “grant” the goalkeeper of Craiova the title of player of the final.
Agreement to GSP Live Special, about the Romanian Cup final player, U Cluj – Universitatea Craiova
“It is clear that Laurentiu Popescu is the man of the match. During the game, in overtime, he didn't have much to do. But his contribution to winning the trophy is decisive. He's the only one who deserves to be nominated, in my opinion,” said Balint, on GSP Live Special.
“Obviously, he is the player who solves the decisive moment. No one else stood out extraordinary. OK, many worked, ran. I also liked Mora how he played, how he pushed, but he was not at the level to name him man of the match. Popescu, because he was decisive in the penalty shootout“, Grigore also specified.
I hoped he would score. The game seemed somewhat open. The goal could have come, but it went at minimal risk until extra time. It was obvious that we were going in this direction. The first half was more interesting. In the second half and extra time we had very little football
– Nicholas Grigoreat the GSP Live Special
It's still a final. In the first half we saw more situations, more concern, at least from Craiova, to score. In penalties, there were some very good executions, and some were with trac, for example, at Romanchuck. The credit goes to Laurentiu Popescu. He guessed the corner, took out and the trophy goes to Craiova
– Laszlo Balintat the GSP Live Special





