Giulesti got their revenge on the Romanian champions and managed to win 2-1 on Sunday night in a great atmosphere created by the Belorussian fans.

The skaters’ victory was not without some controversy, with Dan Petrescu and later Kristi Balai commenting on the events that led to the final score. The brigade led by Katalin Popa dictated two kicks from 11 meters in favor of Rapid, and both phases were analyzed by specialists, who gave the verdict.

Daniel Nikulae responded to Transylvanians after the Dugandzic penalty scandal

Daniel Niculaje, president of Bucharest Rapid, responded to criticism from CFR officials.

“I don’t think this is done! We have been losers at many stages and I don’t think anyone has come out, other than a formal statement, when the glass was already full and flowing, I don’t think anyone has come out to say anything like that. Why at a disadvantage? Because the first 11 meters were clean.

More clearly, I don’t think it was possible. Lucassen takes the last step and jumps to head the ball. Then the defender of CFR Jury tries with scissors, hits the ball, and the goalkeeper of CFR Cluj does what he does.

I don’t want to talk about the teams we face because it’s not a fair game and it’s not normal. We’ve also had arbitrations where we were at a disadvantage and we weren’t talking about the respective teams, just the method of arbitration. However, to say that the referee had a position seems to me an exaggeration and lacking in fair play.” – said Daniel Nikulae for Fanatik.

“This is not a simulation, this is mutual restraint. Later, the defender of the Central Federal Republic of Yugoslavia releases Dugandzic. This is a penalty scored by our forward. These are 11 meters, which are easily given, that’s clear.

I don’t think it’s fair to talk about the other team. So I could say that when Dick came off in the 5th minute it should have been a yellow card and in the 55th or 60th minute he might get a red card, but I don’t want to discuss that.” – he added.

Although Rapidul are 4 points behind CFR Cluj, Dan Petrescu’s side have to challenge two arrears which, if they manage to win, will move them above Giulesti in the standings.

The position on the podium after this match:

1. Farul Konstanza 37p (16 matches)

2. Rapid Bucharest 32 points (16 matches)

3. CFR Cluj 28p (14 matches)