Romanian football: UTA signs Andrei Dorobanțu and Andrei Ivan revisits infamous penalty

Defender Andrei Dorobanțu, 21, has joined UTA Arad on loan from Unirea Slobozia. The player, who helped Slobozia achieve promotion and later avoid relegation, said his prior work with coach Adrian Mihalcea and familiarity with the squad give him an advantage at the club. He expressed ambition to help UTA reach the play‑offs after their near‑miss last season.

Separately, former Universitatea Craiova forward Andrei Ivan explained the circumstances of the penalty he missed against FCSB in 2023, which commentators dubbed “the worst penalty ever seen in Liga 1.” In a TikTok interview, Ivan described slipping on the ball and striking it from the wrong point, while former teammate Sorin Cârțu commented on the mishap and Ivan’s career in Greece.

Both stories reflect ongoing narratives in Romania’s SuperLiga, covering player movements and memorable on‑field moments.