Romania fulfilled its goal and won six points in the first matches of the qualifying tournament for the European Championship 2024. After the victories with Andorra (2:0) and Belarus (2:1), the coach Edi Iordenescu made the first conclusions.

Romania must learn to kill the game

“The positive, apart from the fact that we got the points, was the performance in many moments, especially in the second half, when we could have made it 3-0 and it was possible to speak differently. We still lack maturity and even pragmatism, but I think the result does not match the game.

The opponent had a chance, he scored, we still had at least three or four chances, there were important situations that we wasted. If we had made it 3-0, we would have had a much calmer finish, no doubt.

After two years, we are linking two positive results, so we are moving forward with all our strength and we are looking forward to June. You saw how happy the guys were, what an atmosphere in the locker room.

I also feel sorry for Denys Alibek that he didn’t score, because he deserved it. I think it would still close if it was flagged. Everyone worked. In the first half they were very good, in the second we lost time.

You have to learn to be cool-headed, to kill the game, because with the score 3:0 everything would be over. The team really wants it, and it creates pressure, there is pressure from outside, but we have our way, we are moving forward” – Edi Jordanescuquoted by Agerpres.

Tricolor needs more support and less criticism

“What if we drew 1-1 with Andorra like Kosovo did? At the level at which the boys from Kosovo are playing, they equalized. We scored 2-0 and it was drama.

Why attract so much negative energy? Guys feel it, and it’s not normal. What if we drew with Andorra, got lynched? I don’t think that’s normal.

If public opinion wants Romania to be in the final tournament again, let’s give it more heat. If the coach says they need it, let’s give it.

We need the support of the former great champions of Romania, I say this because I know what is being discussed inside. If we do, it will be easier for us. If we do not crawl to Europe, but crawl until we cross the finish line and are in Germany” – Edi Jordanescu.

The main problem of the Romanian national team

“The problem is that we have to maintain a high level of play, concentration and responsibility throughout the game, 90 minutes, that is the main problem we are working on. But let’s not clip their wings.

At the end, the guys were waiting for me to come into the locker room, whether I was happy or angry. I went up and told them that there are certain things I’m not comfortable with, I know they know too, I encouraged them and then it was like the whole atmosphere changed. They need us and our support” – Edi Jordanescu.

The matches with Kosovo and Switzerland are decisive for the fate of qualification

“I believe that the June actions (No, Romania will meet with Kosovo and Switzerland) can largely solve the situation with qualification, because in October we again have a double between Belarus and Andorra. It is very important how we manage, we have to help ourselves, and if a productive game also helps us, so much the better” – Edi Iordanescu..

The results were recorded on Tuesday in the 1st group

Romania – Belarus 2-1

Switzerland – Israel 3-0

Kosovo – Andorra 1-1

And rating group

1. Switzerland 6p

2. Romania 6p

3. Kosovo 2b

4. Andorra 1p

5. Israel 1b

6. Belarus 0b.

Romania in the preliminary tournament of EURO 2024, which broadcasts every match of the tricolor

*All Romania matches will start at 21:45 and will be on LiveBlog on HotNews.ro.

25 March 2023: Andorra – Romania 0-2

March 28, 2023: Romania – Belarus 2-1

June 16, 2023: Kosovo – Romania / Antena 1

June 19, 2023: Switzerland – Romania / Prima TV

September 9, 2023: Romania – Israel / Prima TV

12 September 2023: Romania – Kosovo / Antena 1

October 12, 2023: Belarus – Romania / Antena 1

October 15, 2023: Romania – Andorra / Prima TV

November 18, 2023: Israel – Romania / Prima TV

November 21, 2023: Romania – Switzerland / Antena 1