Claudiu Petrila explained why he did not shake hands with Costel Gâlcă, after being changed in Metaloglobus
Cezar Titor article – published on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 00:00 / Updated on Saturday, August 23, 2025 00:01
After Metaloglobus – Rapid 1-2Claudiu Petrila acknowledged that Victoria came after a very weak game, but stressed that the three points matter. He explained that the team entered the match softly, relaxed after the two goals and was upset by the goal before the break.
Regarding the gesture from the moment of change, which occurred in the 68th minute, he said that the staff did not want to force him, coming after a 12 -day break. He greeted everyone on the reserve bench, but avoided A1 in Giulești.
Asked why he did not shake hands with coach Costel Gâlcă, the player clarified the situation: “I did not shake hands because he was face to the match and I did not want to disturb him. God forbid, there is no problem. I was just upset.”
Claudiu Petrila: “A victory after a very weak game”
“A victory after a very weak game, but in the end, under these conditions, the three points are important. We thought it would be hard, I knew it wouldn't be easy. Today, no game is easy, even if you play with teams in the 2nd league, you still have to work.
We entered soft, scored two goals, then withdrew without being told. I think I was wrong that I took a goal before the break, and that upset us. In your mind you can relax in front of such an opponent, even if it is not ok, the subconscious tricks you. You have to go well at every match, no matter who you play, ”said Claudiu Petrila, at the end of the match in Clinceni.
I'm ok, I come after a 12-day break, I need a little time to regain my pace. I went out because the people in the staff probably thought about not forcing.
I didn't shake my hand because he was face to face and I didn't want to disturb him. God forbid, it's no problem. I was upset about my performance, I wanted more of this match, but unfortunately it didn't come out.
– Claudiu Petrila
