Article by Alexandru Barbu – Published Monday, December 01, 2025, 3:06 p.m. / Updated Monday, December 01, 2025, 3:10 p.m.
“It's a good idea that it doesn't matter how you win anymore. It's important to win. Points are the number 1 stake. FCSB started better with Farul, we all saw: after 20 minutes they were 2-0 away, then Farul came back into the match and balanced the game, and in the second half they even controlled the match. Still, 2-1 seems like a fair score to me“, stated Ioanițoaia, in a telephone intervention at GSP Live.
“Rareș Vidican's decision to award a penalty in favor of the hosts was also correct. Târnovanu played the ball, but also prevented Tănăsa from continuing his race. A victory not easily achieved, given that Farul raised the level after the break. FCSB also had team problems: Ngezana tired, Bîrligea injured, central defender Lixandru went down…”, adds the journalist.
Furthermore, Ioanițoaia says that “Dinamo didn't shine, they beat Oțelul hard, but they got the 3 points. The big surprise of the stage is Argeș's victory over CFR. CFR seemed to have got back on their feet and recovered mentally with the arrival of Pancu, they had beaten the leader Rapid 3-0, only to go to Mioveni and lose without the right to appeal. It's true, the score is a bit exaggerated, CFR started better”.
This time, Louis Munteanu missed and also made the penalty that opened the way for Argeș to victory, a clear handball, dictated by VAR. He's in a bad mood, probably the rumors that he's leaving have got him down. It's still unripe. Instead of scoring goals, he now assists opponents to score
– Ovidiu Ioanițoaia, director of Gazeta Sporturilor
“Rapid is no longer a spectacular team”
At the end of 18 stages, Rapid is ranked first, with 38 points accumulated from 11 wins, 5 draws and only two failures.
“It's a more balanced championship than ever. Rapid scored his points with Csikszereda, Botoșani won away with Slobozia.
The definition of “Charm of life” given by Copos is beginning to no longer fit today's Rapid. There is no longer a spectacular team that can beat anyone and lose with anyone. Gâlcă brought balance. And there are 3 players who guarantee the good progress of the team: Dobre, Christensen and Petrila“, emphasized Ioanițoaia.
If we look at the standings, the play-off teams have done their job. FCSB also came within 2 lengths of the Top 6. The problem is: in whose place will FCSB climb? While CFR, with 5 points less than FCSB, is in a more delicate situation, possibly not reaching the play-offs. We now wonder who would drop out of the play-offs…
– Ovidiu Ioanițoaia, director of Gazeta Sporturilor
