The Bergamo-born marksman opened the scoring in the 27th minute as the Textile Workers succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to table toppers CFR Cluj at the Arena Francisc Neuman.
Cooper's movement on the ball was superb as he dazzled until he was taken off in the 5nd minute by Netherlands youngster Kyvon Leidsman.
Romania U21 international, Daniel Birligea equalised for the away side two minutes later
UTA Arad midfielder forced a daunting own goal into his own net in the 41st minute to fire Cluj ahaed as the match went on recess.
Cooper's Ghanaian compatroit Emmanuel Yeboah climbed off the bench in the 64th minute to score an heart breaking goal in the 85th minute mark to seal the win for the Railwaymen.
UTA Arad are lurking on the 11th spot on the Romanian Liga 1 table with one point whilst CFE Cluj sits top of the log with 6 points.
By: Pascal Nii Gogo Amoah
