FRANCE 98 – Romania-Colombia – G. Hagi: “We've now gained experience'

Romania-Colombia – G. Hagi: “We’ve now gained experience’

15.06.98 20h50 CET

Gheorghe HAGI (10):

“ROMANIA played well, we’ve now gained experience. Our team can be compared to the one in 1994, well balanced in all aspects of the game. Having said that, nothing has been decided, COLOMBIA could win the next two matches. We are now going to prepare for the next match against ENGLAND which is a well-rounded team and might prove difficult to play against. As for me, I believe that this will be my last World Cup”.

 Adrian ILIE (11):

“It was important for us to start with a win, all the more so since I scored the first goal. Our team has a good balance of experienced and young players who give us boldness and speed. I hope to score more goals during the World Cup to become better known internationally “.

 Viorel MOLDOVAN (9):

“We’ve gained three points today and that’s the most important thing. In the first half we had several chances to increase our lead. This victory was psychologically very important. It will help us to prepare for our next match against ENGLAND in Toulouse. This week we will do our utmost to be on top form because we’ll be playing for the first place in the group. I would have liked to have scored today but maybe another day”.

 Dorinel MUNTEANU (8):

“It’s a first class World Cup. Our win gives us hope for the future. Our team has real potential and lots of ambition. We hope to have a good match against ENGLAND; The match against COLOMBIA was one without problems even it is not reflected in the score. I was happy with my performance despite playing at left back, which is not my usual position. “.