11月2日，24直播网报道：在足协杯半决赛中，云南玉昆成功击败大连英博，这是他们队史上首次晋级足协杯决赛。比赛结束后，约尼查在社交媒体上对球迷表达了感激之情，玉昆的球迷们为他精心布置了“高原魔术师”主题的应援牌。
约翰尼在个人社交媒体平台发表声明称：
常言道，一旦某个地方使你感到备受期待，它便会成为你的精神归宿。当我首次踏上中国的土地，内心对于即将到来的经历充满疑惑。你们并未以一连串问题来接待我，而是用温暖的怀抱接纳了我。自那时起，你们便源源不断地向我提供了无条件的支持。
那首专为我国助威的旋律，使我内心深受触动，你们将我誉为“高原魔术师”，然而，真正的魔法却是由在座各位观众席上的你们所编织而成。那段难忘的经历，将永远镌刻在我的记忆之中。
我们深感荣幸，成功晋级至中国足协杯的决赛阶段。身为队长，我郑重承诺，将竭尽所能，与队友们并肩作战，直至比赛的最后一刻。这段珍贵的情感，我将永远珍藏在心。
衷心感谢各位，满怀感激之情。❤️心系云南！
In a thrilling encounter, the formidable Alex Ionita showcased his exceptional skills on the court. The athlete's remarkable performance during the match against his adversary was nothing short of spectacular. With each strategic move and swift maneuver, Ionita proved why he is a force to be reckoned with in the sport. His opponents were left in awe as they watched him dominate the competition. The match, a testament to Ionita's prowess, was a captivating display of athleticism and determination.