Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, October 20, 2025 22:07 / Updated Monday, October 20, 2025 22:23
Extremely unpleasant moment for Valentin Gheorghe (28 years old), the left wing of Petrolul Ploiești. It was changed by Eugen Neagoe in the match with CFR Cluj a few minutes after entering the field.
Valentin Gheorghe started on the reserve bench in the duel on “Ilie Oană”. In the 29th minute, Gicu Grozav got injured and left the field, and the former FCSB player came in his place.
PHOTO GALLERY. Valentin Gheorghe, changed after 29 minutes to Petrolul – CFR
Valentin Gheorghe did not enter the game very well. He lost several balls and got the yellow card in the 58th minute. Eugen Neagoe thought that he was no longer needed on the field and decided to replace him.
A few seconds later, Petrolul made two changes: Mateiu and Gheorghe left, Radu and Doukansy entered.
Gheorghe seemed very surprised by the fact that he was replaced. He left the field quite upset, without alleging any medical problem.
Eugen Neagoe took the footballer in his arms, then he continued on his way. He did not shake hands with those on the reserve bank.
Starting teams in Petrolul – CFR:
Petrol (3-4-3): Bălbarău – Guilherme, Papp, Roche – Veiga, Dongmo, Mateiu, Jyry, Sălceanu – Chică Roşa, Grozav
reserves: Krell, D. Radu, Doukansy, Hanca, Tolea, Boțogan, I. Paraschiv, Hermann, Doumtsios, Onguene
Coach: Eugene Neagoe
CFR Cluj (3-5-2): Hindrich – Coco, Zouma, M. Ilie – Sfait, Emerllahu, T. Keita, Djokovic, Korenica – Slimani, Cernigoi
reserves: Gal, Valceanu, Abeid, Gyorgy, Sinyan, Kresic, Perianu, Ficp, Paun, Biliboc, Cordea, Badamosi
Coach: Andrea Mandorlini
