Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Saturday, March 21, 2026, 00:05 / Updated Saturday, March 21, 2026 00:12
Ilie Dumitrescu, former Romanian international, a commented victory to those from CFR Cluj in front of him Rapidscore 1-0, in a match of stage #2 of the play-offs.
Ilie Dumitrescu singled out several footballers from Daniel Pancu's team. The former Romanian international congratulated the two defensive midfielders, but also Lorenzo Biliboc and Meriton Korenica.
Ilie Dumitrescu was impressed by the CFR Cluj players after the derby with Rapid: “Pancu's inspiration”
“Pancu's inspiration was that he moved to the midfield, he had two changes in the starting team. Huja brought an addition to the construction. Keita and Muhar were at the highest level and really pushed the game.
Korenica appears very well on completion, follow. He is a very active player who brings an obvious plus in the offensive phase. Biliboc is an extremely important asset and a plus that he is U21. It is by far the best under!
In the goal phase, he shot extremely dangerously. They force Aioani to push back and Korenica chases and scores,” Ilie Dumitrescu said on the “Digi Sport Special” show.
From what we saw today, CFR Cluj dominated. He had rare opportunities. The game was more balanced in the second half, with a small period in which the Rapid came out stronger. CFR Cluj was the team that deserved the victory, which seemed more tepid. Both teams seemed exhausted after the 75th minute. There was no final assault to equalize away from home. In a new championship and an away point is important. Today the team that deserved it won. I didn't think there were too many refereeing phases.
-Gabi Torje, for the cited source
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