CFR Cluj missed out on the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League after a 1-0 aggregate draw with Lazio, but coach Dan Petrescu was satisfied with the performance of his players.

Dan Petrescu accuses of a big refereeing error

After the game, the coach of the champion said that the match ended in a 0-0 draw, believing that the referee stood in the way of his team’s victory.

“In the end, the result was good for Lazio. Today was a great match, we deserved to win. I did not understand the referee’s decision, which was capital. We run away alone with the goalkeeper, they bump into each other. They hit knee to knee and stop. This is too big a mistake. This is the main reason.

If we had been allowed we would have been 11v11 and I say it would have been a different game. What can I say guys? And 10 against 11 we had two opportunities. Today we deserved to win. He was a fantastic spirit.

The public helped us. Regardless, I think everyone was happy with this game. I am satisfied.

I told you my goals and I always repeat them. I want to win the championship, enter the European groups. So far we have managed to get out of the groups, which was not my goal. We have to win at least one trophy to be good, but I am aware that this year will be much more difficult.

Had a speech at halftime, normal. I think the first half was the best in Europe since I’ve been at CFR. Apart from the goal, I have nothing to say, they played very well.

Immobile was fantastic, but we also have to congratulate our defenders,” said Dan Petrescu, according to Sport.ro.