After a long 24-year wait, Romania clinched a stirring victory at the Euros against Ukraine, sparking jubilation from coach Edward Iordanescu about his squad’s stellar performance.
Romania’s tactician, Edward Iordanescu, sees boundless promise in his lineup after their significant win over Ukraine, marking their Euro 2024 debut.
The 46-year-old strategist observed with pride as his team secured their most grandiose win on the international stage, an extension of their stellar qualifying journey.
Skipper Nicolae Stanciu kickstarted the scoring with a majestic long-range shot, etching his name as the first scorer at the tournament hailing from a Saudi Arabian club.
The duo of Razvan Marin and Denis Dragus cemented the victory post-intermission, both goals on assists from Dennis Man, the sole Romanian to log multiple assists in a single game of a top-tier tournament since the illustrious Gheorghe Hagi in 1994.
The conclusion of the match set off euphoric celebrations among the Romanian fans as they marked only their second European Championship win.
Iordanescu orchestrated this monumental win, yet shied away from dubbing it the win of a lifetime, instead lavishing praise on his team’s abundant potential.
“Big thanks to every Romanian globally. Today, their spirits buoyed us. The squad was nothing short of remarkable. Any skeptics should now be convinced of our caliber. Hats off to the boys; what a phenomenal feat,” he said.
“Leading the team hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Indeed, we’ve dazzled in the past with golden batches, yet this group embodies pure soul,” Iordanescu reflected.
“The commitment and passion this team brings to the field are second to none. Their spirit is immeasurable, truly a limitless generation,” he added.
Romania now sets their sights on Cologne, where they face Belgium next in their approaching group match, followed by a clash with Slovakia on June 26.
