Farul coach Sabău criticizes lack of leadership after 4-3 win over Oțelul

Farul defeated Oțelul Galați 4-3 in the 13th round of the Superliga on October 25, 2026. The match took place in Ovidiu and featured seven goals between the two sides.

The home side established an early advantage by leading 3-0. Oțelul Galați responded with a strong comeback attempt, reducing the deficit to 4-3 by the final whistle.

Despite the victory, Farul coach Ioan Ovidiu Sabău was not satisfied with the performance. He criticized the lack of a leader mentality among his players during the game.

Sabău explained that coaches can appear ridiculous when they shout from the sidelines. He attributed this perception to the absence of leaders on the field who can manage the game independently.

Seventeen-year-old players Răzvan Marincean and Alexandru Goncear scored goals for Farul. Their contributions helped secure the three points against Oțelul.

Farul has accumulated 20 points after 13 rounds. The team sits in seventh place in the Superliga table, one point behind FCSB.

FCSB moved into the top six positions after a 4-1 victory on Saturday, October 24, 2026. This result placed them one point ahead of Farul in the standings.