ZENICA, Bosnia – On Monday night, Romania go face San Marino for World Cup Qualifying match at Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle. After dem suffer shocking defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday, Romania dey look to bounce back as dem need to qualify for World Cup.
Romania kick off their campaign with one goal in mind: to recover from the loss they face at home. Bosnia pounced on dem helplessness to win, leaving Romania no choice but to secure maximum points against the weakest side, San Marino. “We need to put Friday behind us,” one player said. “We get the talent to turn this around.”
San Marino meanwhile, no get any hapi news as dem dey face downhill against higher-ranking nations. Their road to the World Cup always full with setbacks, with no win in 163 qualifiers. Last Friday, dem lose again to Cyprus. This match dey important for both teams to prove say e get different from their past performances.
San Marino recently see small light as dem move to League C of the Nations League, but their history for international football no bright. Their last hope dey for potential playoff spot, but dem need miracle to progress.
Talking about injuries, San Marino missing key midfielders and defenders. Coach aiming to field defensive setup to limit the damage from Romania’s attacking prowess. Romania on the other hand dey miss some players due to injuries, but dem still get enough firepower with stars like Hagi and Mitrita expected to shine.
The last time both teams meet, na Euro 92 qualifying, where Romania beat San Marino 9-1 on aggregate. Every time wan pass, San Marino dey lose without scoring plenty goals, and this one no go be different.
Romania dey under pressure to perform, especially since only the group winners go make am to World Cup. With teams like Bosnia and Cyprus looking strong, e dey crucial to keep full focus. Coach Lucescu ready to make changes for game to solidify dem front.
“We cannot afford another setback. We need to make statement,” Lucescu said. “The players know the stakes.” This match no just be another game; e be chance to show say Romania still dey in contention for World Cup.
With San Marino looking to fight dem, the history of their poor record dey haunt dem. Romania dey confident say dem fit get a win, but na wetin dem fit produce on the pitch go tell the story.
