Dinamo and CFR Cluj they finished tied, score 0-0, at the “Arcul de Triumf” stadium in the Capital, in a match from the penultimate stage of the Superliga play-off. Mario Camora, the Cluj captain, drew the conclusions.
Following this result, the Transylvanian team secured 3rd place, a position that leads to the Conference League preliminaries. On the other hand, Dinamo will finish the season in 4th place and will contest the tie for the Conference League with the winner between FCSB and Botoșani.
VIDEO. Mario Camora, after Dinamo – CFR 0-0: “If we didn't wake up, we would have played next year at 11 o'clock in League 2”
The captain of CFR Cluj spoke at the end of the game about the team's season and play-off progress, emphasizing the team's return after a difficult moment.
“A point that secures us 3rd place, but we tried to win to see if we can get to 2nd, but it's a successful season after what happened, from relegation to where we are now. I was the first, if we didn't wake up, we played next year at 11 o'clock in League 2.
I tried to sound the alarm, but after the arrival of Mister Pancu I did an extraordinary job, 11 wins in a row.
I think that never or maybe once this happened before and we created a nice group. He came with a different energy, he gave energy to the players, especially the non-players. It's harder to work with them than with those who play, he gave everyone confidence, they all played and we were united”, said Mario Camora.
Asked about the situation of Daniel Pancu, the leader of the CFR said: “As far as I know, today his contract was extended, it is automatic if we go to Europe, so today his contract was extended as far as I know”.
Mario Camora: “I would like Pancu to remain a mystery”
The Transylvanian defender also commented on the tense situation between Nelutu Varga and Pancu, expressing his desire for the technician to continue on the team's bench.
“They are two adults with personality, they will definitely meet and reach an agreement that is best for the team. I would like Mr. Pancu to remain, after what he has done, he deserves to win at least one trophy and qualify for the European Cups, and I am sure that a good agreement will be reached for both parties”.
Mr. Hagi looks and analyzes differently than the people at home and I think he had something to see, yes. With Craiova we tried to do more, we had a bar, I think one more opportunity, I think we played better than them and the opportunities were lacking. Today, the most important thing was to get the European place mathematically, and we succeeded.
I can't talk about his departure, we hope he stays with us. We created a nice group, a good atmosphere, we are a family, we go to the city together and mister managed to create a family. I arrived in winter when it was already a mystery here, I can't make a comparison, but it's clear that I found a family.
– Mihai Popa, CFR goalkeeper
The ranking from the Superliga play-off
