Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Friday, July 25, 2025, 07:22 / Updated on Friday, July 25, 2025 07:22
The Varșovia Legia, a team coached by Edi Iordănescu, drew with Banik, at Ostrava, score 2-2, in the first leg of the 2nd preliminary round of the Europa League.
The Legia brought out with emotions a 2-2, after being driven on two occasions on the table. The goal that provided the draw and a comfortable situation before the return from Warsaw came only in the 87th minute, registered by Nsame.
The fact that his team received two goals irritated to coach Edi Iordănescu, who at the press conference publicly expressed his dissatisfaction. “I am not happy. I have respect for the coach Hapala and what he has done and will do with Banik in the future, but I am not satisfied with the result,” acknowledged the former coach of Romania.
Edi Iordănescu: “I'm not satisfied with two things”
Then he developed: “I am not satisfied with two things. First of all, we must keep our calm. We did not take advantage of an opportunity at the end of the first half. You have to play better in European competitions.
The second thing I didn't like was our naivety. I controlled the match in a proportion of 80-85% of the time, but each mistake costs you expensive. I received two goals, which is unacceptable. I always prefer an equal 0-0 than an equal 2-2 ”.
Edi Iordănescu: “Offensive, it was our best match this season. The chances of qualification remain 50/50”
Then Edi also made some appreciations about his students. “I respect our players for the character they have shown, equating twice. Offensive, it was our best match this season,” he commented.
Pray to say a few words about the hero of the evening, Jean-Pierre Nsame, who equalized the score at 2-2, Iordănescu Junior pointed out: “You have to talk about all the players. I played against him with CFR Cluj, I know his capacities. It is a very good, powerful striker.” Return next week? “We have to play better than in today's match. Chances of qualification remain 50/50”.
