Article by Adrian Duţă – published on Friday, September 5, 2025, 21:44 / Updated on Friday, September 5, 2025:02
Moldovan was the goalkeeper chosen by Mircea Lucescu to be a holder against Canada. The coach went on continuity, although Horațiu did not play at Oviedo at all this season. The coach left on the bench on Stefan Târnovanu, holder at FCSB, and Răzvan Sava, holder in Udinese.
Photo. Horațiu Moldovan, huge joke in Romania – Canada
Lucescu's chosen had a bad start of the match and made a huge blunder, in the 21st minute, Moldovan received a pass from a teammate, then hesitated to release and wanted to dribble his opponent who came to pressing.
Moldovan's attempt failed, and Ahmed blocked the Romanian goalkeeper and recovered the ball. He immediately pushed it into the net and did 2-0, to the stupefaction of Lucescu, on the edge of the land.
Moldovan reproached his decision, reacted nervously, hit the bar.
Jonathan David had opened the score, in the 11th minute, with a head hit.
Mircea Lucescu explained why Ionuț Radu did not summon: “I have not started talking to him yet”
At the press conference preceding the friendly with Canada, Mircea Lucescu was asked why Ionuț Radu, holder at Celta Vigo, in La Liga, was asked.
“With him I have to have a very serious discussion because it is a more special type. The national team does not need a lot of pride that can create problems for others. However, I am happy for him, he is a player who has also shown in the Italian championship and now I see that he plays a holder (no – at Celta Vigo).
According to all those who are working here and who have been in contact with him, Ionuț when he comes must be a holder. I have not yet begun to talk to him, ”said Lucescu.
