Article by Cosmin Nistor – published on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 00:05 / Updated on Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:19
Craiova University and Dinamo Bucharest finished in a draw, score 2-2, in the 11th stage of Superliga. The hosts evolved half an hour in numerical inferiority, after the red card received by Captain Nicușor Bancu.
Zeljko Kopic, after the draw with Craiova University: “I have a good conclusion about my team”
Dinamo's coach, Zeljko Kopic (48 years old), was pleased with the attitude of his players, even though the match had inevitable mistakes in a derby:
“It was a derby with good things, a lot of energy, but also mistakes, it is normal, there were emotions and pressure. I started well, with intensity in defense, but Craiova gradually increased the level in the match. I think the equal in the break was fair. In the second half I took a hollow, but after the red card, I reacted.”
The Croatian technician also emphasized the contribution of players who came into the game: “Armstrong is a player with good attitude and energy in the right lane. After that red we wanted to take advantage and moved it to the left. Caragea brought positive and quality things, good focus and was very good.
Musi also had a good reaction to the last match when he did not rise to a high level. Alex Pop was very good today, he scored an important goal with U Cluj, as today. He had dangerous moments in the opposing third through short movements, works very well and is at a good level. ”
Asked about the thinner reserve bankKopic explained that “Marginean played the first match after two months, it is not yet at the best level, but it can progress. There are suspensions and injuries, but the team has mentality and works.”
Regarding the incident from the locker rooms, the coach replied simply:
“I celebrated, I came the last and did not notice what happened on the aisle.”
The man of the match, Alex Pop, was very pleased with the result, considering the equal obtained on the land of Craiova as a won point:
“It was a very difficult match, we were expecting. I hope we got up to the expectations and places in the standings. It was a shame to leave here without any point.” After the red card I attacked more. I knew that they would defend their result, I had many opportunities and well that I scored at least one goal and took a point. “
Asked about fans' reaction, Alex Pop replied:
“They congratulated me, they were happy that I didn't lose. I'm glad I made them happy and I could help the team.
The points gather and who knows, maybe this will make the difference at a given time. It is important to get as many points in each match.
I waited a long time until I started to score, but now I see the goals. I feel good physically and mentally and with this peace I can perform at the best level. ”
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