Article by Romeo Ene – Published Friday, February 13, 2026 10:38 p.m. / Updated Friday, February 13, 2026 10:43 p.m.
Petrolul – FC Arges 2-1. Eugen Neagoe (58 years old), the coach of Ploiești, reacted after tonight's success. He praised his players for the game they played in the second half and explained that he did not see the controversial phase in the 86th minute.
Then, FC Argeș scored through Sierra, but the footballer's success was canceled due to an alleged foul in the attack seen by the “central” Radu Petrescu.
Neagoe claims that it doesn't matter what happened, but in his view there was no foul play.
Eugen Neagoe, statements after Petrolul – FC Argeș 2-1: “I took my head in my hands”
“Two teams of about the same value. That's how I see things. We played a weaker first half. The FC Argeș players didn't create any scoring opportunities either. That great stupidity came that we did, because we didn't learn to think at all.
I took my head in my hands. The problem is, I sensed the danger. I shouted to Dongmo to stay close to Prce. He looked at me, said «ok» and stood three, four meters away. He didn't have time to turn back. It was a big mistake. I think it was the only shot on goal, if I'm not mistaken, by Argeș.
We made two changes at halftime. Those who entered played very well. Not good, very good. We showed strength and character, even though we were without strikers. We had opportunities, we created many moments. I think we played a very good half and deserved the three points, the way the game played out.
About the controversial phase, I saw no replay, nothing at all. I don't know what it was, I don't even think there was a foul there, but it doesn't matter anymore. From my point of view, there is no foul, but that is what the referee dictated. Mine also stopped.
Argeș only rarely reached our gate. It was a gift from us, that's the reality. I think we should have had more points after the games we played. We lost points due to our mistakes”, explained Eugen Neagoe, on “Digi Sport Special”.
PHOTO GALLERY. The most controversial phase in Petrolul – FC Argeș
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