11月2日，足球协会杯半决赛激战正酣，云南玉昆队成功击败大连英博队，创下了队史新纪录，首次挺进足协杯决赛。比赛结束后，球员约尼查在社交媒体上向球迷表达了感激之情，特别提及了球迷为他精心准备的“高原魔术师”主题tifo。
约翰尼在个人社交媒体平台上留言表示：
常言道，若一地能让你感受到热切期盼，那便成为了你的归宿。当我初次踏上中国的土地，心中对即将经历的种种充满了不确定。你们并未以一连串问题相迎，而是以宽广的胸怀接纳了我。自那时起，你们便向我伸出了全力支持的手。
那首为我精心挑选的应援之歌，如同温暖的旋律，触动了我内心的深处。你们赋予我“高原魔术师”的称号，然而，真正的神奇力量却源自于你们，那些在观众席上热情洋溢的你们。那瞬间所体验的情感，将成为我终身难以忘怀的记忆。
我们深感荣幸能够晋级至中国足协杯的决赛阶段。在担任队长一职之际，我郑重保证，将竭尽所能，战斗至比赛的最后一刻。这份深厚的情感，我将永远珍藏在心。
衷心感谢你们的关爱，我满怀感激。❤️我对云南充满热爱。
In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, the formidable Alex Ionita showcased his exceptional skills on the field. The Romanian sensation delivered a stunning performance, leaving spectators in awe of his remarkable talent. With a string of impressive feats, Ionita demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the top talents in the sport. His competitive spirit and unwavering determination were evident throughout the match, as he fought valiantly against his opponents. The crowd was captivated by his dynamic play, which included breathtaking saves and strategic maneuvers. As the match progressed, Ionita's influence on the game became increasingly apparent, propelling his team towards victory. His dedication and hard work have earned him a well-deserved reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of sports.