Rapid won extra-time in Botosani with a 90th minute equalizer and coach Adrian Mutu revealed how he experienced the final moments of the match.

Adrian MutuPhoto: Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Dragos Grigore, Mutu’s secret weapon

The technician of “Rapid” reported that the author of the winning goal, scored by a spectacular execution with scissors, should not have been in the team for this game.

“Actually, I spoke to Dragos Grigore, I told him that he shouldn’t even be in the team. I changed my mind at the last minute and it was fine. I went from agony to ecstasy in a minute and it felt good. I am happy to have won this match on a difficult court.

I met a good team. I was a bit disappointed, it’s normal when you score in the 90th minute, but hope dies last, I was hoping.

Papo was stepped on when he jumped on his head, got in well and passed for the second goal. I’m glad those who came in contributed.

We must all be connected. That’s what we want, to go as high as possible, that’s what we hope for. A difficult match against a dangerous Hermannstadt team is ahead, said Adrian Mutu for Digisport after the game.

As part of the 29th stage of the Super League, “Rapid” will meet “Hermannstadt” at home on Saturday from 20:00.