Petrolul Ploiești coach Ricardo Sousa celebrates victory over Botoșani

Petrolul Ploiești secured a 3-1 away victory against FC Botoșani, marking Botoșani's first home defeat of the current season. The win brings Petrolul to 23 points, consolidating their fourth-place position in the SuperLiga standings.

Following the match, coach Ricardo Sousa revealed he made a bet with his players to finish the year in fourth place. He noted that the team needs two more wins to secure this objective. Sousa also addressed recent criticisms regarding the team's form, stating that despite recent draws, the squad has demonstrated quality and personality.

Regarding the club's financial stability, Sousa confirmed that all financial promises made to him since his arrival have been honored. Goals for the winning side were scored by Rodrigo Martins, who netted twice, and Mario Ioniță.