Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:18 p.m. / Updated Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:20 p.m.
Alexandru Mitriță, the Romanian player from Zhejiang, received a 4-stage suspension after pulling the hair of an opponent in the defeat with Chongqing Tonglianglong, score 0-1. Now, the fans of his team have come up with a scenography of support for the former football player of the University of Craiova.
The scenography was shown at the match Zheijang – Beijing Guoan 0-0. The ultras displayed the canvas in the stadium but also published a message on Instagram. Alexandru Mitriță did not remain indifferent and thanked the ultras for the social networks.
PHOTO. Support scenography for Alexandru Mitriță at Zhejiang – Beijing Guoan
The Chinese made a canvas on which an ultra is drawn that helps Mitriță to stand up. The message is “Come on! Mitri!”. On Instagram, the group of fans published the scenography and added the message “Who falls for justice, rises quickly!” under the painting. All the ultras' messages were sent in Romanian.
Mitriță did not hesitate and thanked the ultras on Instagram: “Thank you for the way you received me and the way you encouraged me from the beginning, especially in this moment that is difficult for me. Mistakes are part of the game, but your respect and unity mean everything. I will come back stronger.”
Alexandru Mitriță, suspended four stages after pulling an opponent's hair
The Chinese Football Association decided to suspend Mitriță for 4 rounds and fine him 5,000 euros. Also, the former international was penalized by Zhejiang with 60,000 euros.
Mitrita started the first 4 legs in China, managing 3 assists and a goal for his team this season. Zhejiang Professional is in 9th place in the Chinese Premier League with only 3 points obtained after 6 games. The club was penalized by the Chinese federation with 5 points at the start of the season.
