Sports

How did he want to give the shot

Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Sunday, July 06, 2025, 19:43 / Updated Sunday, July 6, 2025:07

Dan Petrescu tried to defeat FCSB using his favorite weapon: fixed phases. But the coach's plan at CFR Cluj was disappointed by the red-blue band, and the champion of last season won the Super Cup after a limit, 2-1.

Before the first official match of the new season, Dan Petrescu paid special attention to the fixed phases, hoping to identify weaknesses in the red-blue defensive and return to the habit of the past seasons, when the fixed phases represented a nightmare for opponents.

Total scandal at Legia Warsaw! Edward Iordănescu was abandoned and lied to by leadership, and the ultras are in total war with the club

POLAND

Total scandal at Legia Warsaw! Edward Iordănescu was abandoned and lied to by leadership, and the ultras are in total war with the club

CFR Cluj tried to hit the FCSB at the fixed phases

Even in the morning of the match, Dan Petrescu had discussions with his players about the preparation of fixed, defensive and offensive phases, hoping that the team will mark from a corner or a free kick, but also do not have problems in defense.

Dan Petrescu's schemes in the match with CFR Cluj, from Super Cup

If on the defensive phase Dan Petrescu's tactic gave fruit and FCSB did not put problems in corners or free kicks, on the offensive phase the Transylvanians were not successful. The Cluj people did not create red-blue problems and failed to create any important opportunity.

David Miculescu in the Romanian Super Upture, FCSB - CFR Cluj. Photo: Cristi Preda (gsp.ro)

What Dan Petrescu prepared at the fixed phases

Adrian Păun was appointed the executor of the fixed phases for the match with FCSB, there are several variants by which Petrescu's players are trying to attack the centering, according to the information obtained by the Sports Gazeta.

8Fixed phases had CFR Cluj: 4 corners and 4 free hits

Corner on the right side:

  • Variant 1:
    • Postolachi attacks the first bar, Kamara attacks the second bar. Bolgado, Sinynan and Djokovic are 11 meters.
    • Șfaiț and Emmerllahu stand at the edge of the box
  • Variant 2.
    • Postolachi attacks the first bar, Djokovic, Kamara and Synian are at the second bar.
    • Bolgado attacks the first bar in the center of the box.
    • Șfaiț and Emmerllahu stand at the edge of the box
  • Variant 3:
    • Postolachi attacks the first bar, Kamara attacks the second bar.
    • Djokovic, Kamara and Synian stand 6-10 meters from the gate.
    • Şfaiț in front of the box

Dan Petrescu's schemes in the match with CFR Cluj, from Super Cup

Corner on the left side:

  • Postolachi and Synian are at the first bar, Kamara at the second bar.
  • Djokovic sits in the small box.
  • Bolgado stands at the point with lime, 11 meters.
  • Șfaiț and Emmerllahu stand at the edge of the box

How to defend CFR Cluj

At defensive fixed phases, CFR Cluj makes a mark in the area, aglomer the portion of the center. Postolachi, the central striker at the match with FCSB, was the man designated to protect the first barwhile Păun and Sfaiț were put to sit 15 meters from the gate, ready to leave the counterattack or block any balls sent in front of the box.

If the corner blow was to be executed short, Păun and Sfaiț were the players designated to press in the corner of the field.

At the free blows, the CFR plan was to defend itself with an advanced line, at the edge of the box. With peacock and whip in the wall and emerlahu in front of the defense.

“We were missing important players and we started hesitant. FCSB showed strength”

At the press conference, Laurențiu Rus, the second coach of CFR Cluj, talked about the match with FCSB and what the Transylvanian players lacked.

“It was a painful defeat, coming to the last phase. We have to manage it very well. We want to go through the tour 2 in the Europa League and we have to meet this goal. FCSB showed strength. It has mature players, with value. But we have to think about what we have to do. We have to put the boys on our feet, create a team because CFR Cluj always fights for the first places.

Dan Petrescu's schemes in the match with CFR Cluj, from Super Cup

We were missing important players, who played match by match last season. In addition, Kamara only played 45 minutes in the last training match. I started hesitant, I was fearful. The game of FCSB increased from minute to minute, only from the 23rd minute did I balance a little.

In the second half, FCSB started harder. We were expecting this, I even told the boys to pass the 60th minute without a goal. After their success we woke up, we showed that we have value and that we can play football. We created the opportunities and the goal came. Too bad I didn't take the rhythm to the end and received that void. It is clear that FCSB also had an advantage that it helped here, but these are the rules and we have to respect them, ”said Rus.

Ashley Davis

I’m Ashley Davis as an editor, I’m committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accuracy in every piece we publish. My work is driven by curiosity, a passion for truth, and a belief that journalism plays a crucial role in shaping public discourse. I strive to tell stories that not only inform but also inspire action and conversation.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button