Ciprian Marica found the main culprit for the failure with Austria: “Fast wrong!”

Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Sunday, June 08, 2025, 00:04 / Updated Sunday, June 08, 2025 00:10
Former Romanian international Ciprian Marica entered the GSP Live Special show and commented the failure of the national team Romania with Austria, score 1-2.
The former attacker of the Romanian national criticized him on “tricolors” for the lack of reaction in the match and he was guilty of Nicușor Bancu for the first goal scored by Horațiu Moldovan.

Ciprian Marica was guilty of the Bancu for the first goal of Austria: “mistakes flagrantly”
“When the opponent lets you play, you think that those who entered the edge were excellent. They withdrew and let us play. We also created new opportunities, but until then our players could not think the phase.
I did not count more than 4-5 passes. 7-0 at the gate-rates in the first half. Bancu wrongs flagrantly at the first goal, forgets the opponent. We were overcome by the rhythm of the game, they did not give us the time to think. And this referee, a kind of Cojocaru from Romania, so to speak. He whistled anything.
I was expecting Austria to dominate us. We tried a counterattack game, deliberately withdrew. We had Man, Drăguș in front, players to play on the counterattack. Unfortunately, we were overcome by the rhythm of the game, we didn't start playing.
He could also be Mourinho coach, he cannot change the quality of the players. I looked good at the beginning of Lucescu's term. When you meet with much stronger opponents you do not start thinking, take the ball.
Too much we were overcome at all chapters. Rațiu has a fantastic potential, but often neglects the defense area. In Barcelona it would suit more than the national team.
We have quality players, good, but they are out of shape. Do not play for club teams, they are totally outdated by the rhythm of the game. I was always late, permanently surprised by the ball. Always jump the ball a little further, we need an extra takeover. We are these, others do not. Where?“, Ciprian Marica told GSP Live Special.
Photo gallery. What happened immediately after the final whistle in Austria – Romania: Cadre with Lucescu, Stanciu and Burleanu




