Mehmet Topal, after Petrol – Hermannstadt 1-1: “Penalty easily awarded!” + message for FCSB and Hagi
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:51 p.m. / Updated Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:53 p.m.
The coach of Prahoven drew his conclusions after the home draw, in a match in which his team had numerous opportunities, but was kept in check by the opponents.
Mehemt Topal, after Petrolul – Hermannstad 1-1: “I am satisfied with the game the team played”
The technician of the “yellow wolves” emphasized that his team had many opportunities and that the final result could have been different, in a tense game, specific to the fight to avoid relegation.
“In general, I am satisfied with the game that the team played. We had many opportunities. The final score of the game could have been different. It is not so easy for the players to perform in such matches because there are two teams trying to save themselves from relegation.
Only at that penalty phase did he upset me. In my opinion, it seemed like a light penalty was awarded. Roche had nowhere to put his hands in the duel he had. We will analyze the phase in the locker room. The phase was not 100% penalty.
I thank the players and supporters who stood by us. We wanted to win and give them the 3 points. Our objective in every game is to win. When you can't win, it's important not to lose,” said Topal, according to digisport.ro.
Mehmet Topal, before the match with FCSB: “We have quality players”
When asked about the match in the next stage, against the Romanian champions, FCSB, Mehmet Topal said that his team will prepare seriously and that he respects his opponent, but relies on the quality of his own players.
“It will certainly be a difficult match, we are playing against a traditional team, but we are also a strong team. We will prepare well. It's not easy. We have players with quality and character.”
In the end, the Turkish technician also had a message for Gheorghe Hagi, the new selector of the national team, to whom he wished success in the new challenge.
“I wish him success with all my heart! He is a very valuable man and a very big name. He was a legendary player of the national team.“
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