Last night, Dinamo took the lead in their match against FC Voluntari, thanks to a penalty converted by Danny Armstrong. The penalty was earned by Alexandru Musi, who was fouled by Ion Gheorghe inside the box.
Following a VAR check, the decision was upheld, marking Musi’s eighth penalty drawn in 108 appearances at Romania’s top level.
Top Penalty Earners in the Last 5 Seasons (2022/23-present):
- Andrei Dumiter – 9
- Alex Musi – 8
- Andrei Ivan, Alexandru Mitriță – 6
- Others at 5: Ștefan Baiaram, Daniel Bîrligea, Juri Cisotti, Andrea Compagno, Daniel Neguț, Darius Olaru, Claudiu Petrila
Of Musi’s penalties, four were earned while playing for Dinamo, three while on loan at Petrolul Ploiești, and one for FCSB.
Musi capped off his strong performance with a goal in the 74th minute, set up by Scottish teammate Danny Armstrong. After breaking free from the defense, Musi scored decisively, extending Dinamo’s lead to 2-0 just minutes after missing a previous chance.
Following Musi’s goal, Oliver Hintsa and Adrian Mazilu also scored, marking their first goals in the Dinamo jersey, resulting in a commanding 4-0 victory for Dinamo.
Musi had also scored in the previous home game, where Dinamo triumphed 5-1 over Universitatea Craiova. Last season, he made 13 contributions in the league and the Romanian Cup: 8 goals, 2 assists, and 3 penalties earned. His market value stands at €1.8 million, as per transfermarkt.
Upcoming Fixture: Dinamo vs. Rapid
Dinamo’s next challenge is a derby against Rapid, scheduled for next Saturday, August 15, at 21:30, in Giulești.
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