The man of the match CFR Cluj – Craiova stormed at the end: “I don't understand anything anymore”
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, 08 May 2026, 23:18 / Updated Friday, 08 May 2026 23:19
CFR Cluj – Craiova 0-0. Adrian Rus (30 years old), the central defender of Olten, was named the man of the match and gave statements at the end of the game in Gruia.
CFR Cluj could receive a penalty in the 50th minute, after Cordea's shot hit Rus in the hand, who was in his own box. However, the penalty was not awarded, and that was because of an offside position at Biliboc, at the beginning of the phase. Rus believes that a penalty should not have been awarded even if it had not been offside.
Adrian Rus, after CFR Cluj – Craiova: “I think it's a result we didn't want”
“I think it's a result we didn't want. We came to win, we feel sorry for the supporters who came here. It's a point that can help us, but I'm more disappointed.
I asked the referee: if it wasn't offside, it was a penalty because I increased my area. The hand was behind my back, it was a reflex, I don't understand where to put my hand anymore. Good thing it was offside.
I think in our build we weren't dynamic enough. I don't know if it was fatigue or this sudden heat that was the cause. We must analyze and raise our heads.
In a few days we have the Cup final. On Wednesday I hope we win, we will be very motivated. For us, in the play-offs, they were all finals. I hope we keep it on the same line”, said Adrian Rus, at Prima Sport.
