Zeljko Kopic remains moderate, after the first success in the play-off: “Powerful personalities in the locker room”

Ashley Davis13/04/2025

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Article by Maria Olteanu – published on Saturday, April 12, 2025 22:30 / Updated on Saturday, April 12, 2025 22:30

Zeljko Kopic (47 years old), the coach of Dinamo, drew the first conclusions at Flash-interview, after the success on Saturday evening, Score 4-2, away, with the University of Clujin the 4th stage of the Superligi play-off.

The victory in Transylvania is the first for dynamovists in this play-off, after three failures in a row, with CFR Cluj, FCSB and Rapid. Kopic breathes relieved after this result, while Dinamo climbs into the 4th place, with 29 points.

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Zeljko Kopic's conclusions after the first victory in the play-off

“The team showed personality and character. The first half was very defensive, and in the second half we focused more on the defense. I'm happy, it's a very important victory for us. We tried to have possession, but I lost a few light balls in the middle and gave up a few transitions at first.

Over time, we started to have more control in the game. I knew they had pretty good players in terms of speed. There were a few mistakes – I received two goals – but I played excellent. That was our idea from the beginning.

Selmani and Perica played very well, ran a lot, controlled the match and I have to be happy after this team evolution. There were discussions this week: with CFR I did not look good, with FCSB we had a few good times, but we were not at our maximum level in terms of attitude.

This involvement in the game can make the difference. We have very good personalities in the locker room and I am proud of my team. We have to stay with our feet on the ground.

When you are close all the time, it is important to get such a victory. We need to rest. Regardless of what position we would benefit, we take everything with the match things do not work otherwise, “said Zeljko Kopic, after the match, at Flash-enterviu, at the show” Digi Sport Special “, from Digi Sport.