Chivu praised Urawa's performance, saying they played a good game and defended well. He also acknowledged his team's efforts to create scoring opportunities, particularly through crosses into the box.

Chivu expressed pride in his players for their dedication and perseverance throughout the match. He noted that his team had to adapt their strategy after falling behind, by bringing in a second striker to fill the area.

When talking about Carboni's goal, Chivu praised not just Carboni, but also other players who made significant contributions, such as Pio Esposito, Luis Henrique, and Sucic. He was particularly happy for Carboni, who had worked hard to recover from a cruciate ligament injury and was able to score in his first game back.