Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:30 p.m. / Updated Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:38 p.m.
Alexandru Dobre, the only scorer of the game Rapid – Metaloglobus, score 1-0commented on the success of the Giulești players, the leading position in the ranking and the progress of the team.
Rapid prevailed on Saturday evening, at home, score 1-0, against those from Metaloglobus. The winning goal came late, in the 79th minute, from the ice of goal scorer Alexandru Dobre, thus reaching 12 successes this season.
Alexandru Dobre, after Rapid – Metaloglobus 1-0: “I decided with the boys that every game must be treated as a final”
“We expected it to be a difficult game, we also talked before the game that these games are the most difficult, against teams that have nothing to lose. We went in prepared and I'm glad we won.
At halftime we analyzed what we did in the first half and what we needed to improve. I'm glad I was able to score and get the win.
If we want to be up there and fight with the best teams in the league, we have to be much better. There are a few more stages and we have to finish as high as possible. We also had a speech before the game, we decided with the boys that every game must be treated as a final and that we must make the most of every opportunity.
We know we have to improve the game, we are working on it and I hope to see it as soon as possible.
Supporters mean a lot to us. We are glad that they were with the team and that they were involvedi, as i always am.
It's a Superliga marathon. Today you are in first place, tomorrow you are not. The important thing is to have a constant and good game, and in the end to achieve our goals. I hope we get positive results, because victories give you a good mood and help you build more and more.”
At the end, Alexandru Dobre was also asked about the rumors regarding a possible arrival of Olimpiu Moruțan: “It's the club's business. We welcome any player with open arms, and he can definitely help us,” said the Rapid forward.
The up-to-date ranking from the Superliga
After this victory, Rapid ends the evening in first place, with 42 points after 22 stages, but with one game more than Universitatea Craiova, which travels to Ploiesti on Monday for the duel with Petrolul. On the other hand, Metaloglobus remains the “red lantern” of the Superliga, with only 11 points after 22 stages.
