Rapidul walked away with a point at ČFR Cluj (2-2), but the men from Giulești could have returned to Bucharest with all the points if Valentin Kostake had scored in that superb moment in the second half.

Adrian Mutu, RapidPhoto: Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Quickly settled the dispute with the CFR Cluj

Despite a very poor start to the match in Gruia, taking the lead after just 4 minutes, Rapidul equalized twice against the Romanian champions and even had a chance to win the game.

If Dan Petrescu harshly criticized the referee for the disallowed goal in extra time, Adrian Mutu was disappointed with the final result.

Technician Giulesti believes that his team deserved to win, beating the defending champions at home.

“He came out tonight. I knew what qualities Oneya has and how he attacks on the right flank, and I had to change something. I think the first half was also good. We stayed grounded after a night we deserved to win.

Rarely have you seen a CFR with such dominance. I had 70 percent possession, I tried everything.

A little disappointed that I didn’t bear the fruit I should have. Moving on, we’ll look at some of the things that didn’t go so well. I think the Rapid take their chances on every field they play.

We don’t go anywhere to defend ourselves, we don’t even go.

And today we wanted to win until the last second. We want to play and develop football.” – said Adrian Mutu, reports Digi Sport.

Playoff standings

1. Constanta Lighthouse 35p

2. CFR Cluj 33p

3. FCSB 30p

4. University of Kraiów 28 p

5. Rapid Bucharest 28p

6. Sepsis OSK 21s