While Craiova was celebrating the Cup triumph, the GSP photojournalist captured an extraordinary image with Nistor and Chipciu
Craiova University and U Cluj are the teams that will also compete for the championship trophy on Sunday. The Oltenians obtained a moral advantage thanks to the triumph in the final of the Romanian Betano Cup.
The goalkeeper Laurențiu Popescu blocked a shot from 11 meters executed by Iulian Cristea and triggered the celebration in the sector occupied by the Olten gallery.
How the University of Craiova celebrated the Romanian Cup triumph
The footballers trained by Filipe Coehlo sprinted towards the blue colored lawn. At their head was the captain Nicușor Bancu, who was also named the best footballer of the final. He later lifted the Cup. He called Vladimir Screciu to his side, at which time the champagne bottles were opened.
In front of the gallery, the Cup was brought by Bancu and Coelho.
Several national flags also appeared at the awards ceremony. Oleksandr Romanchuk and Pavlo Isenko carried the flag of Ukraine on their shoulders, and Anzor Mekvabishvili took pride in that of Georgia.
In the other camp, a sadness impossible to describe in words. GSP photojournalist Andrei Furnigă captured a suggestive image, with veterans Alexandru Chipciu and Dan Nistor. The two, with their heads bowed, looked at the medals they received.
GSP photojournalist Andrei Furnigă captured a suggestive image, with veterans Alexandru Chipciu and Dan Nistor. The two, with their heads bowed, looked at the finalists' medals.
“It's an indescribable joy, I've always trusted Popică. But on Sunday we really want to write history! Many of our fans have never seen a championship won by Craiova. That's what we want now.” was the statement by which Vladimir Screciu linked the celebration to what is to come.
On Sunday, in the championship, Nistor and Chipciu will have the chance of rematch. For this, mayor Emil Boc went to the locker room immediately after the footballers under the command of Cristiano Bergodi received their due awards.
The pressure is on Craiova. There will be no penalties on Sunday. The championship can be extended by one week. They have to beat us. If they succeed, hats off, but we also have the option of a draw. The pressure is on them. They have a good morale, we are a bit like that, but this is football, we cannot make a tragedy
– Cristiano Bergodi, U Cluj coach
