03.09.2026 08:50
The glass bowl used in the draw for the Romanian Cup drew attention. Seeing that the balls could not be easily mixed inside the bowl, football fans commented on the method of the draw, saying, 'If this isn't rigged, then what is?'
Interesting images emerged during the draw held for the Romanian Cup. The way the official selected the balls inside the glass bowl during the draw caused controversy.
NO ROOM LEFT TO MIX THE BALLS
It was noteworthy that the glass bowl used in the draw was quite full of balls. The official was seen struggling to find enough space to spin and mix the balls properly. Consequently, the official had to select the balls from inside the bowl with limited movements.
“IF THIS ISN'T FIXING, THEN WHAT IS?”
Some football fans who watched the footage of the draw questioned the fairness of the lottery, arguing that the balls were not mixed sufficiently. The lack of space in the glass bowl to easily rotate the balls, in particular, brought about criticisms such as, “If this isn't fixing, then what is?”
While there was no situation in the footage proving interference with the draw result, the size of the bowl used and the draw method became the focus of the debate.