The miss still haunts him today .
They were then handed a difficult game against Argentina which they managed to win , only to lose to Sweden on penalties in the quarter - finals , with Petrescu missing his spot - kick .
The miss still haunts Petrescu today .
They were then handed a difficult game against Argentina which they managed to win , only to lose to Sweden on penalties in the quarter - finals , with Petrescu missing his spot - kick .