Both teams played in 1–4–2–4 formula, 1 GK, 4 DF, 2 MF and 4 FW.
The 1973 Cupa României Final was the 3rd final in the history of the Romanian Cup when the winner established after a replay. The other two finals with replay(s) were played in 1934 and 1940.
This final remained in history because it was the first one with no club from Divizia A in the final.
The final is also known as "Finala desculților" (English: "The final of the poor") because the team from Râmnicu Vâlcea was playing in Divizia B and the team from Galați was playing in Divizia C at the time of the final.[3]