Dinamo Bucharest and FC U Craiova 1948 drew 1:1 in the first group round of the Romanian Cup. The Red Dogs led in the game but tied the score on a penalty kick.

Ovidiu BurkaPhoto: Razvan Pasarica / Sport News / Profimedia

Yasin Bahassa spoiled the “dogs” holiday

Dinamo Bucharest and FC U Craiova 1948 met in the first match of Group C of the Romanian Cup.

The team coached by Ovidiu Burke had a good game but could not take all 3 points despite dominating the game.

Amzar opened the scoring in the 18th minute at the National Arena after finishing a left-footed strike from an inside free-kick.

Abdallah could have made it 2-0, but Gureu made a good save.

In the 64th minute, Olten received a shot from 11 meters after a foul by Bahasa, who also converted from the penalty spot.

Dynamo had a chance to win with 6 minutes left, but Amzar’s shot was saved by Gureu.

Also on Tuesday, SCM Zaleu played against Ocellul Galats (1-4) and FC Voluntari played against Farul Constanta (2-0).

Romanian Cup, composition and schedule of groups in the 2023/2024 season

Group A: Sepsi OSK, Petrolul Ploiesti, Chindia Târgoviște, Hermannstadt, Corvinul Hunedoara, Progresul Pecica

Group B: Rapid, CFR Cluj, U Cluj, FC Botosani, KSA Steaua, KSM Oleksandria

Group C: FKU Craiova, FCSB, Ocellul Galats, Dynamo, SCM Zaleu, FC Bihor

Group D: Farul Constanta, University of Craiova, UTA Arad, FC Voluntari, Gloria Buzeu, CS Tunari.