In the friendly match played at Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Colombia manages to prevail for the first time in history against Romania, score 3-2, at the end of an electrifying game.
Romania – Colombia 2-3
It can be said that the red equipment used for the first time by the Romanian national team did not bring luck to the tricolors. At the same time, the Colombians authoritatively dominated the playing field, in the foreground being the stars Luis Diaz (Liverpool) and the veteran James Rodriguez (Sao Paulo).
Paradoxically, Horațiu Moldovan’s debut at Civitas Metropolitano also took place as a national team player, the goalkeeper not being used by Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid until now.
The goalkeeper was beaten quite easily at the first dangerous attack of the South Americans, who stormed off on the counterattack. Cordoba scored with a header from Luis Diaz’s cross.
A few minutes later, Valentin Mihăilă, one of the most energetic players in Iordănescu’s national team, recovered a ball in the opposing third, then launched Stanciu inside the box.
The captain of the national team sent in the goal, where Denis Alibec was blocked at the last moment by an opposing defender.
10 minutes before the break, the South Americans scored again after a spectacular exchange of passes, the scorer this time being Jhon Arias.
The tricolors started the second half much better, Moruțan, Stanciu and Alibec giving the first signals at Vargas’ goal, while Cordoba, found in a favorable position, hit the outer side of the goal. The Moldovan spectacularly saved a shot from the corner sent by Luis Diaz.
Romania had a slightly more cohesive game with the double change made by Edi Iordănescu, Mihăilă and Alibec being replaced by Hagi and Drăguș, while Luis Diaz still remained the number 1 danger, the forays of the Liverpool star being downright spectacular. Introduced in place of Dias, Borre also created danger in the tricolor goal.
Another player who entered the field a short time ago, Asprilla, added his name to the scorers’ list 10 minutes before the end of regular time, the Moldovan being defeated again by a shot placed from inside the box.
The last minutes of the game belonged to the Romanians, Ianis Hagi managing to reduce the difference after a recovered ball in the last third, while Nedelcearu and Dennis Man were also close to the goal. The same Hagi sent just wide of the goal from a free kick.
In overtime, Florin Tănase, returned after a long break in the national team circuit, scored for 3-2 in an absolutely electrifying game.
The tricolors therefore stop the series of 12 consecutive games without defeat, Romania’s last failure dating back to November 17, 2022, 2-1 also in a friendly match with Slovenia.
Although it was only a preparation game, it was seen that the South Americans treated the game in Madrid seriously. The national team led by the Argentinean Nestor Lorenzo extended their unbeaten streak to 13, “Los Cafeteros” taking revenge in a way for the matches lost to Romania at the 1994 (USA) and 1998 (France) World Cups, when the tricolors won each time in the group phase, 3-1 and 1-0 respectively.
LIVE TEXT – The most important events
Min 90+4 – Final match on Civitas Metropolitano from Madrid! Colombia defeats Romania 3-2.
Min 90+3 – GOOOL Romania! Florin Tănase scores for 3-2!
min 90 – The game is extended by 4 additional minutes.
Min 89 – A new superb phase achieved by Hagi and Drăguș. Gaziantep’s striker passes Vargas and sends into the middle of the box. The Colombians recover and go on the counterattack, Asprilla being stopped inside the penalty area by Nedelcearu, following which the South Americans demanded a penalty. The game was left free.
Min 88 – Sorescu replaces Opruț.
Min 87 – Another opportunity for Romania. Nedelcearu recenters with a head kick and Dennis Man tries a headscissors.
Min 86 – Ianis Hagi sends just wide of the goal from a free kick. The ball was deflected into the corner.
Min 85 – Dennis Man wins a free kick from a good position for Romania. Lerma sees the yellow card.
Min 84 – Goal Romania! Ianis Hagi reduces the difference after a recovery in the last third.
Min 80 – Goal Colombia! Asprilla, inserted a few minutes into the field, puts his name on the list of scorers.
Min 78 – Again changes in the Romanian national team: Man and Tănase replaced Răzvan Marin and Nicolae Stanciu.
Min 71 – Hagi sends a volley on goal. Vargas catches.
Min 65 – Dias has a sensational run and sends in the center for James Rodriguez. Further on, Decar passes on the flank for Santiago Arias, who sends a cross on foot in front of the goal. Moldovan intervened as a rescuer.
Min 57 – Double change in Romania: Hagi and Drăguș replace Mihăilă and Alibec.
Min 53 – Chance for Romania! After a fixed phase executed by Stanciu, Burcă sends to Alibec, but the striker of the tricolors was unable to beat Vargas, who is feeling himself after the duel.
Min 52 – After a nice action by the Colombians, Moldovan spectacularly rejects an effective shot sent by Luis Diaz. Corner for South Americans.
Min 50 – Stanciu shoots from a distance, but the ball does not catch the frame of the goal.
Min 49 – Cordoba receives the ball in a favorable position. The striker sends into the outer side net.
Min 47 – Moruțan sends a shot on goal from the edge of the box. Vargas holds back.
Min 46 – Iordănescu made a change: Nedelcearu replaces Drăgușin.
Min 46 – Start of the second half! The tricolors had the kick-off!
Min 45+3 – End of the first half! At halftime, Colombia leads Romania 2-0, the goals being scored by Cordoba and Arias.
min 45 – 3 extra minutes are shown on the sidelines for this first half.
Min 40 – Moldovan intercepts a ball sent by Arias in the goal area, after a pass from Cordoba.
Min 39 – Marius Marin sends in force from distance! The ball goes well over Vargas’ goal.
Min 36 – Goal Colombia! The South Americans double their advantage through Arias, after a good combination initiated by Munoz in the last third.
Min 34 – Drăgusin blocks Cordoba and gives Colombia a corner.
Min 29 – Moruțan turns an opponent and shoots from outside the box. But the ball does not catch the frame of the goal.
Min 27 – Cordoba again sends on goal with a header. Moldovan remembers easily.
min 20 – Valentin Mihăilă has a nice foray into the left flank. Extrema tries to send a pass for Alibec, but the Colombians recover the ball.
Min 19 – After almost 20 minutes, Romania’s game suffers in the center of the field, where the South Americans maintain possession.
min 10 – Răzvan Marin sees the first yellow card of the game following a foul on Luis Diaz.
Min 8 – Great opportunity for the tricolors. Stanciu sends a shot into the goal for Alibec, but the striker was blocked with some emotions by the Colombian defense.
min 6 – Colombia goal! Cordoba scores after a lightning counterattack initiated by Luis Diaz on the right flank. Mojica crossed well for Cordoba, the forward beating the Moldovan with a header.
min 3 – Drăgușin rejects in the corner a dangerous cross sent by James Rodriguez from the right flank.
Min 1 – Kick-off whistle at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid! The Colombians had the opening kick! The tricolors evolve in full red equipment.
The starting teams
For the game against Northern Ireland, goalkeeper Niță, defenders Mogoş and Manea, midfielders Cicâldău, Man and Coman, as well as forward Puşcaş were replaced in the first team.
ROMANIA: 12. Moldovan – 2. Rațiu, 3. Drăgușin, 6. M. Marin, 7. Alibec, 10. Stanciu-capt., 11. Opruț, 13. Mihăilă, 15. Burcă, 18. R. Marin, 21. Moruțan .
Reserves: 1. Niță, 16. Aioani – 4. Manea, 5. Nedelcearu, 8. Cicâldău, 9. Pușcaș, 14. Hagi, 19. Drăguș, 20. Man, 22. Racovițan, 23. Sorescu, 24. Olaru, 25. Fl. Coman, 26. Şut, 27. Fl. Tănase
The friendly match between Romania and Colombia attracts almost 35,000 spectators to the stands. A few hours before the start of the game, FRF announces that the number of Romanians in the stands is over 15,000.
The national team coached by Edward Iordănescu will perform for the first time in red equipment.
Ștefan Târnovanu and Adrian Rus were not included in the squad for the duel with Colombia.
The audio commentary can be listened to on Flashscore, while the match is broadcast live by Antena 1.
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