Article by Remus Dinu – published Monday, October 13, 2025, 11:15 / Updated Monday, October 13, 2025 11:15
The Hunedorean Romulus Gabor, a weight name in the history of Corvin, with 35 appearances in the first representative, at the same time a basic piece in the “generation of kangaroos”, lists the aspects that impressed it in Romania last night, from the collective game irreproachable to the absolute determination displayed by Ianis Hagi & Co.
Romulus Gabor: “I had another attitude! I liked Ianis Hagi”
“I think, after the game, I demonstrated that I was worth the victory. As a possession, Austria's team showed better, but from what I saw, I had a much better attitude and determination towards them.
We wanted the victory more and, in the end, with the help of God, dropped that void, with the very good focus of Hagi and the way Ghiță attacked the ball.
Our goal dropped well. If I joined faster, they would probably have come out more of their half and may have a chance to equalize. I would notice the whole team, because they all wanted, but I liked Hagi, to be honest. He ran a lot, struggled, had achievements. I would notice the whole team, but also the inspiration of Nea Mircea to send the whole team in the box for that attack, I also had the chance that the referee left the match for about 30 seconds. ”, Said Gabor, exclusively for the Sports Gazeta.
“Anyway, I didn't expect … I had another attitude! Everyone has tried to do their job, to run, to be the first at the ball, the direct contacts to win them. Not that I would be subjective, but I think I deserved Victoria, I played better than them.
One by one, it is a very big victory and I hope to trust them to win the match in Bosnia and take the second place ”, added Gabor, who later approached the discussions about Mircea Lucescu's future on the National Bank.
35 selectionshas Gabor at the first representative, gathered between November 1981 – April 1986. He scored two goals
Romulus Gabor. Photo: Cristi Preda (GSP)
“As far as I know, I don't think Mircea Lucescu will leave the team”
Despite the fact that Mircea Lucescu said that he is ready to leave the national if the “tricolors” do not qualify directly at the CM 2026, a slightly plausible scenario, Gabor, the former student of “Il Luce” from Corvin, believes that the current selector will remain in office.
“All the respect for Nea Mircea and what he does at his age! I am convinced that he did not come for money at the national team, he came to convey something from the experience of his players and even to the coaches who are on television, on the edge. You know how well, everyone is with you.
I think it will remain! As far as I know him, he likes to take it to the end. There are also good young coaches, but I do not think they have Mircea's experience, at present it is the best for our players. As far as I know, I don't think he'll leave the team, no matter who we play, the “dam” will be difficult. I say we have the first chance at second place now.
It will not be easy in Bosnia, but usually we played better than at home, ”Gabor said.
304 matchesGabor checked in Liga 1, managing to score 64 goals. He debuted on the first stage on October 28, 1978, in FC Argeş – Corvin 2-0
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