Dinamo București took a big step in their campaign by defeating Oțelul Galați 1–0 in the 18th round of SuperLiga. The only goal of the match came in the 37th minute, when Cătălin Cîrjan headed home a precise cross from Jordan Ikoko. That strike proved enough to secure a hard-fought victory at home.
With that result, Dinamo climbed to second place in the league standings, finishing the round with 34 points — a clear signal that they are re-entering the title discussion.
The victory also marks a psychological boost: having redeemed themselves after setbacks earlier in the season, Dinamo — coached by Željko Kopić — now look more confident and determined. Their defensive discipline paid off, as they managed to control the game and prevent Oțelul from carving out clear chances despite pressure.
Furthermore, the match saw the debut of Adrian Mazilu after a long time away from the pitch following injury — a development that could strengthen Dinamo’s squad depth as the season intensifies.
With rivals still competing and the top of the table tightly contested, Dinamo’s resurgence injects fresh excitement into the title race. If they keep putting in performances like this and maintain consistency, they might well remain serious contenders for the championship.
