His team was trampled, but Gabi Balint still remarked: “He's extraordinary! Very good”

Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, 05 December 2025, 11:07 / Updated Friday, 05 December 2025 11:08
Former great striker Gabi Balint (62 years old) singled out a footballer from Petrolul, despite the fact that Eugen Neagoe's team was defeated by Craiova University with 0-4, in the Romanian Cup groups.
It is about midfielder Danel Dongmo. The Cameroonian started the match on “Ilie Oană” on the reserve bench and was introduced at half-time, when the Oltenians were already leading 2-0.
Despite the disastrous result for the Oil, Balint's standout from this match was Dongmo, who he said was above all his teammates.
Gabi Balint, after Petrolul – Craiova: “I would like to note Danel Dongmo”
“That's how you treat a match like this seriously. The result also rewards you. It's not by chance, there were worked phases. Craiova, maybe after the break… Petrol had some good outings, but still, weak.

Dongmo, dueling with Sabater // photo: Imago Images
However, I would like to highlight Danel Dongmo, the player who came on at halftime. Very good. Extraordinary! He towered over them all“, said Gabi Balint, according to digisport.ro.
Danel Dongmo arrived at Petrolul in the summer, when he came for free from Vardar. He collected 14 matches in the shirt of Prahoven. It is quoted at 150,000 euros on the specialist website transfermarkt.com.
Congratulations to Craiova! He absolutely deserved the victory. That is the situation. We focus on what we have to do, to get out of the zone we are in. We were on a good run, we hadn't lost since September. It had been 8 official games and it was good to get past this game as well. I didn't succeed, unfortunately.
You cannot score at the first corner. It's annoying. These are clear things. I worked for two days on the fixed phases. They knew very well about Romanchuk that he is their most dangerous player. I told them how to block. I can't go head to head with the opponent. I wish I could have been there because I guarantee you they were not giving up!
– Eugen Neagoe, Petrol's coach, after the match with Craiova




