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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - More than 3,000 police have been placed on high
alert for Thursday's UEFA Cup quarterfinal match between city rivals Steaua
and Rapid.

The Romanian capital, which wants to host the UEFA Cup final in 2009, is
anxious to prove that it can manage difficult security issues, including
making sure that fans don't clash in various parts of the city on their way
to the game.

Last week's first leg at Rapid's stadium ended 1-1 and had no security
problems, but Thursday's match is considered more difficult to manage
because it is being held at a bigger and neutral venue, the 55,000-seat
National Stadium. Steaua's stadium is under renovation.

Police, including 20 dog handlers and 40 horsemen, trained in public
practice sessions on Wednesday, chasing "offenders" through a range in a
televised event which was also meant to discourage potential trouble
makers.

Alcohol sales will be banned in all stores located near the National
Stadium and road blocks will be erected to search fans for forbidden items,
such as knives, bottles or racist banners, police said in a statement.

Security officials met with fan groups and decided on details, including
possible locations for celebrating after the game.

Steaua, the 1986 European Cup champion, said it won't settle for a 0-0,
which would be enough for it to progress to the semifinals.

"We never aim for a 0-0," Steaua coach Cosmin Olaroiu said. "The 1-1 in the
first leg means nothing. We must play with precision and to trust in the
force of the team."

Rapid has also vowed to attack. Mugurel Buga, the tournament's leading
scorer, promised to find the net at least once.