After missing out on the Super League playoffs, Craiova 1948 also exit the Romanian Cup in the quarter-finals after losing 1-0 at UTA.

Niccolo NapoliPhoto: Inquam Photos / Justinel Stavaru

UTA defeats Craiova 1948 and enters the semi-finals of the Romanian Cup

Nicolo Napoli’s side did not recover from missing the qualification for the play-offs, and lost the play-out derby against Petrolul Ploiesti in the previous stage.

Being in the playoffs of the Super League, UTA managed to reach the semi-finals of the Romanian Cup, where they will face the winner between “Hermannstadt” and “University of Cluj”.

The only goal of the game was scored by Virgiliu Postolaki in the 16th minute, shooting between the legs of goalkeeper Gureu after a deep shot by Ubbink.

In the end, Olten could have equalized when Huygebert’s header hit the crossbar.

Quarter-finals of the Cup of Romania

UTA – Craiova 1948 1-0

Germanstadt – University of Cluj / Wednesday 19:00

Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe – CS Mioveni / Thursday 18:00

CFR Cluj – FC Argesh / Thursday 21:00