Article by Ionuţ Coman, Adrian Jitea – published on Thursday, 08 May 2025, 21:18 / Updated Thursday, May 08, 2025 21:31
Romania defeated Portugal, score 28-24and climbed the second place in the qualification group at the European Men's Handball Championship in 2026. The coordinator Daniel Stanciuc (21 years old) made a big match, and in the end he drew the conclusions for gsp.ro.
Dynamoist Daniel Stanciuc had a magnificent second half. Finished the match with 12 goals out of 14 throws. He believes that having an attitude like today, the “tricolors” cannot be defeated in the last round, in Poland.
Daniel Stanciuc, after Romania's victory with Portugal
“I want to thank the fans present in such a large number here. I am very glad that we have managed to win against an adversary so reducible internationally.
The age is irrelevant, I don't think this is about it. I'm glad I had a very good day. Grigoraș resigned started very well, but it's all the merit of everyone. I showed an incredible attitude today. I hope to treat the same match in Poland!
Indeed, although some can say that it is the second team of Portugal, there are players who all evolve in Europe, in strong teams, high-perspective players. Today we have to be upstairs! It's a big thing.
We had other calculations, but that's why the sport is so beautiful (Israel has imposed against Poland). We'll see. We treat the match with Poland as a final. We will give everything there! It would certainly be a performance to finish in 2nd place. We deserve it! At least from the point of view of the attitude I was at the right level, ”said Daniel Stanciuc for gsp.ro.
A beautiful victory, the beautiful atmosphere, determination and sacrifice that have not seen much. I am very happy to offer such a victory to Constanta and Romanians. Even if they haven't all come, you have seen what the Portugal team has. If we win in Poland, we will take 2nd place, and our group is the most complicated. I haven't earned anything without work in life, just by playing results
– George Buricea, the Romanian coach
Calculation calculations to the final tournament
The victory obtained by Israel in front of Poland has complicated the calculations terribly. The ranking before the decisive round, when Poland – Romania and Israel – Portugal are played:
- Portugal (7 points)
- Romania (5 points)
- Israel (4 points)
- Poland (4 points)
The first two ranks qualify directly at the final tournament. And 4 of the formations ranked on 8th places go there.
The “tricolors” must put an end to the Poles to be sure of the access to the final tournament. The match is scheduled on Sunday, from 7:00 pm, LiveText on GSP.ro and televised on Pro Arena.
