The qualifications after the crazy match FC Argeș- Rapid 2-2 » Who were the winners and the referees

Article by Eduard Apostol – Published Friday, May 15, 2026 11:17 p.m. / Updated Friday, May 15, 2026 11:45 p.m.
FC Argeș – Rapid, score 2-2, it was an electrifying match, a thriller that revealed, once again, what some do well (Bogdan Andone) and what they do not at all (Costel Gâlcă) in a chaotic universe
FC Argeș – Rapid, score 2-2, it was a terrible match, with an ending not recommended for the faint of heart. Giulești marched and made it 2-0, after which they fell completely, and the hosts equalized after two successes by Bettaieb within 8 minutes.
Rapid then escape an embarrassing setback after a Brobbey goal disallowed after VAR intervention and Matos missing a penalty. Even so, the people from Giulio finish on their knees, another miserable season, with nerves and a lot of bitterness.
FC Argeș: He came back incredibly, he missed the incredible victory!
– C. Straton (note 7) * He was unbeatable until the phase that led to the opening of the score, Pașcanu's header, a goal that the 36-year-old veteran missed. And after that phase he had salutary interventions. And in the last half an hour, he also blocked in front of Giulești.
– Tofan (grade 4) * The right side of the Argesans was on the ground in the first half, one of the four changed at halftime.
– M. Tudose (grade 5) * Hesitant in many phases, too permissive with opponents, who created numerous goal phases.
– Sadriu (grade 6) * He compensated with dedication and force interventions, although he also made mistakes.
– Borța (grade 5) * He didn't commit it decisively, but he didn't have a very good performance either. He had, however, a phase in which he rejected salutarily at a critical moment.
– Rădescu (note 4) * It was not seen at all in the game of Pitesti.
– Duck (grade 6) * He carried the pace of the match well.
– Blagaic (note 4) * It was like a “stop” in the way of speeders.
– Idowu (grade 5) * The only one to try anything worth mentioning in the first half. He also had a shot towards the goal, smart, but he didn't convince Bogdan Andone to appear on the field in the second half.
– Matos (grade 6) * An evolution like a roller-coaster. Weak, very weak, then good, very good, with two author assists, to miss the penalty in the 90th to 11th minute!
– Bettaieb (note 8) * He came back to life after an hour of lost play, then FC Argeș was also reborn with his goals. The second match in a row, after the success with Dinamo, in which he scores.
Coach: Bogdan Andone (grade 8) * He proved that he has the makings of a coach. He changed, he made permutations, he was stubborn and kept Matos and Bettaieb on the field, he also had a chance, only to miss the incredible victory. And not being on the field, being suspended, Andone knew how to change the face of the game, which was totally against him.
They have also played:
– Razor (note 7) * He entered in the 46th minute instead of Radescu. More aggressiveness. He scored the hosts' second goal.
– Sierra (grade 6) * He came on in the 46th minute instead of Tofan. It provided weight to the middle.
– Y. Pîrvu (note 6) * He came on in the 46th minute instead of Idowu. Combative, maybe too combative at times.
– Emmers (grade 6) * He came on in the 46th minute instead of Blagaic. It was a real danger for the opponents
– Brobbey * He came on in the 83rd minute instead of Rață. The unluckiest man of the match: scored a Eurogoal, took a penalty, missed by the team's best man, Matos.
Rapid: He juggled the ridiculous!
– Aioani (note 6) * He dozed off in goal, not having anything to defend for more than an hour, that's why he had no reaction to Bettaieb's goal in the 65th minute. But he was decisive in extra time, in the 90th + 11th minute, when he blocked Matos from the penalty spot.
– Onea (grade 5) * A little, very little.
– D. Ciobotariu (note 4) * A forgettable development for the central defender of Giulești.
– Pașcanu (note 7) * Without much work at many points in the game, he showed the offense how to score, opening the scoring. He energized his own team and took the pressure of the match off his and his teammates' shoulders.
– Sălceanu (note 4) * He wanted to, he couldn't (anymore) do anything.
– Christensen (note 7) * Key man in the gear of the team, again with a solid performance. He played at a fast pace throughout the game.
– K. Keita (note 4) * He could not stop the momentum of the hosts after 2-0 for Rapid.
– Grameni (grade 6) * He stopped the attempts of offensive play by the people of Pitesti, but Gâlcă was not impressed.
– Moruțan (grade 7) * A match in which Moruțan looked close to the quality footballer who collected 17 national team caps and convinced Galatasaray to pay 4 million euros for him. Goal centering, fast phases, as long as the battery lasts. However, he has physical deficiencies.
– D. Paraschiv (grade 7) * He was present and effective in front of the opposing goal, he made use of spaces. When he entered his hand, he was really changed by Costel Gâlcă!
– Stock market (grade 5) * Subtle. In a position too offensive for him, he was a brake for his team.
Coach: Constantin Gâlcă (grade 5) * Quickly it was 2-0, he flew on the field at one point, but ended on his knees. The technician made the wrong change, and managed to waste the last cartridge for Europe. Although he was in 1st place after the first stage of the play-off, unbelievable!
They have also played:
– Koljic (grade 4) * He came on in the 65th minute instead of D. Paraschiv. Among the weakest on the field.
– Hromada (grade 5) * He came on in the 65th minute instead of Grameni. Working.
– Al. Good (grade 5) * He came on in the 74th minute instead of Moruțan. He had the opportunity to score, after a personal phase, huge opportunity, he missed miserably.
– Hazrollage * He came on in the 76th minute instead of Borza. The only change to Rapid that paid off, the most dangerous player in the offensive zone.
Referee George Roman (note 5) * Ehesitant evolution of the “central”, although some phases unfolded under his eyes.
Assistants Alexandru Filip (grade 7) * OK.
Ionuț Neacșu (grade 7) * OK.




