30.07.2024 16:40
FC Petrolul Ploie?ti, led by coach Mehmet Topal, emerged victorious with a 1-0 lead in the derby against Rapid Bucharest. Topal's first derby victory as a coach created a wide impact in the country. Throughout the match, the fans showed their support for the team and the young coach, and after the victory against their arch-rivals, they poured out into the streets and celebrated until morning.
In the 3rd week of the Romanian League, FC Petrolul Ploie?ti faced Rapid Bucharest. Petrolul, coached by Mehmet Topal, won the match with a single goal. Topal's first derby victory was celebrated enthusiastically by the fans.
DESPITE THE MISSING PLAYERS, THEY WON THE DERBY
Petrolul, hosting Rapid Bucharest, became the winning side with Albin Berisha's goal in the 31st minute. Mehmet Topal's students were superior throughout the match, and a goal that was scored was controversially canceled after a VAR decision. While the Petrolul team was on the field, the fans in the stands never stopped supporting the team and managed to achieve victory despite the missing squad.
FANS EMBRACED MEHMET TOPAL
Mehmet Topal, who couldn't play many of his players in the first 2 weeks of the league and took the field with a team of young players, also couldn't put some of his players on the field against Rapid Bucharest. Especially Baiano and Nana, who have been training and working on tactics for a month, couldn't play due to their licenses not being ready. It was observed that the team gathered around Mehmet Topal and entered the match and the league with great concentration despite the difficult conditions. Petrolul fans embraced Mehmet Topal, who played effective football and won the derby, and Kosovar Berisha, who scored the goal, also received great support.
THEY FLOODED THE STREETS AFTER THE DERBY VICTORY
In the match where the club's management was also present in full force due to the 100th anniversary of the club, Petrolul fans never stopped cheering. At the end of the match, they applauded Mehmet Topal and his team. The fans who valued the derby went to the hotel where the team was staying a day before the match and showed great support. The fans, who lit flares, left with a promise of victory from Mehmet Topal. The fans who supported the team before the match never stopped cheering during the match and celebrated afterwards. The celebrations continued until late at night.