Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:41 p.m. / Updated Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:42 p.m.
In the 82nd minute, Căbuz made a huge error and was the author of an own goal, the very day Mircea Lucescu announced his call-up, in place of the injured Mihai Popa. It was enough for U Cluj to win and tie Craiova at the top of the play-off.
Dani Coman, after FC Argeș – U Cluj 0-1: “They were nothing over us”
The official from Pitesti went live after the end of the match and talked about the game:
“Disappointed with the result and I can say that I feel the worst about the mistakes that were made, not necessarily the result, because they were not on us in any way. They were not above us at all.
I think the second half we controlled almost completely, but that mistake made the difference, because I think football is played up front. I don't know if we could have been braver, because we played a very good tactical game. Neither we nor they had many chances to score. I think I could also defend today. Although we have to admit that they have a good team, a strong team.
These are the play-off matches. There are two coaches who organize their teams very well, both Bogdan Andone and Mr. Bergodi. I was convinced that it would be a match without goal phases, without a show.”
Dani Coman: “Borța's first mistake”
Coman also commented on Căbuz's mistake in the 82nd minute:
“I don't think it affected him being summoned to Cabuz. It wasn't a technical mistake, it was bad luck. I mean it wasn't a goalkeeping error, an individualization error, but a left foot positioning error. He had to play wide, hit the ball hard, but it wasn't a goalkeeping mistake.
The first mistake, yes, Borța's. I repeat, football is played up front, and if we want to reach the next level, we had to put pressure on them. If the match played out like it did in the second half, I think we had a better chance and could actually win this match. They were no better than us.
I'm satisfied with the attitude the boys had, with the pressing they had, but I'm not completely satisfied, because I want more. We have to prove that we are men, first and foremost. The peer doesn't help us at all. I'm of the opinion that any match must be played to win and I think we could have got more out of this match if we had the guts.”
Asked about a possible transfer of captain Mario Tudose, Coman clarified the situation:
“Tudose will stay with the team at least until the summer. There are talks from abroad, but so far there is nothing concrete.”
Dani Coman, about the FRF elections: “Burleanu is the best president”
The president of FC Argeș also spoke about the FRF elections:
“I would have liked to see a project that Mr. Burleanu's opponent has. I did not have the opportunity, in the campaign he ran, to see the project. I don't think that, at the moment, Răzvan Burleanu has any opponent. From my point of view, he is the best president the federation can have.
First of all, Drăgan should have made a campaign in which he would present us the project he has, and we should decide the best option.”
Problems for Bogdan Andone: “He has health problems”
Finally, Dani Coman also explained Bogdan Andone's absence from the flash-interview:
“Yes, Bogdan Andone has some health problems. He's had them all week, he's got a bad migraine and I hope he's ok. It didn't look good today either, and in fact, it hasn't looked good for a few days now“, said Coman in a telephone intervention on the show “Fotbal Club” from Digi Sport.
Play-off standings
