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Istvan Kovacs, referee at the Rapid - Dinamo match, could be suspended for 4 matches after a controversial mistake at the 2-2 goal.

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Following the match Rapid - Dinamo, which ended with a score of 3-2, the refereeing by Istvan Kovacs sparked controversy, especially regarding the 2-2 goal scored by Claudiu Petrila. Dinamo vehemently contested this achievement, claiming that Andrei Borza fouled Alex Musi in the build-up to the goal. Marius Avram, a refereeing specialist, and other former referees stated that the goal should have been disallowed, and the game should have continued with a free kick for Dinamo.

Kovacs, the highest-rated Romanian referee, now risks being suspended for the remainder of the playoff round, considering that he made other mistakes in previous matches. The president of Dinamo, Andrei Nicolescu, harshly criticized the refereeing, emphasizing that such mistakes affect the competition and respect for the sport. He called for more responsibility from referees, stating that such errors can influence match results and discourage spectators from coming to the stadium.

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