Article by Alexandru Barbu, Daniel Grigore – published Tuesday, October 07, 2025, 12:51 / Updated Tuesday, 07 October 2025 12:51
Daniel Pancu, 48, was delighted by the course of FC Botosani, but calls “an even bigger revelation” in the first league.
Stage 12 of the Superliga ended with a surprising leader: FC Botosani runs the championship, having the same number of points as Rapid, but a superior Giulesti (+13 compared to +10) and the largest number of goals scored, 24. Alone in this chapter is Craiova University, with 21 successes.
At the GSP Live morning, Daniel Pancu, the last date of the U21 representative, was delighted by the fact that the superliga is led by a team that practices offensive and aggressive football. In his words, “in the style of coach Leo Grozavu”.
However, Pancu considers that there is “a bigger revelation” than the Moldovans: FC Argeșwhich of the newly promoted position occupies the 5th place, having only 3 points minus to Botosani!
Video | Daniel Pancu calls “an even bigger revelation than FC Botosani”: FC Argeș
“In my opinion, FC Argeș is a bigger revelation than Botosani. This is because it is a newly promoted, in 5th place, with 22 points. That's why it is a slightly larger revelation.
But I am happy because the first place in Romania is occupied by a team that scores many goals. It is absolutely worth it so far, related to the 12 stages. Practice a spectacular football, in the style of Leo Grozavu: high aggression in the recovery of the ball, the way they attack, how many people bring in the box. A very difficult team to beat on their own ground.
And the steel I see to be a very good team, at least like Prim 11, “said Pancu, ordinary guest on the newspaper shows.
Leo Grozavu: “No prize is given in stage 12”
After the victory that climbed the team to the first position, 2-1 with UTA, the coach Leo Grozavu urged balance:
“It is good for morality, but in stage 12 no prize is given. We have to stay humble and continue to work. I said, we will be taken much more seriously. It is the merit of the boys. They have shown character on a hard ground, even with the inherent mistakes.”
At this moment, Moldovans have nine points over Steel, the first team outside the play-offs. And FC Argeș has a soothing, 6 -length advance.
