Match report

FC Astra Giurgiu 1–1 FC Copenhagen: Champions League Duel Ends in Stalemate

FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
1–1
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Jul 27, 2016

FC Astra Giurgiu held off FC Copenhagen to secure a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League qualifier. Filipe Teixeira opened the scoring for Astra Giurgiu in the 7th minute, only for Thomas Delaney to equalize for Copenhagen in the 64th minute. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, neither side could break the deadlock, resulting in a well-fought stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • FC Astra Giurgiu scored first through Filipe Teixeira in the 7th minute
  • • FC Copenhagen equalized via Thomas Delaney in the 64th minute
  • • FC Copenhagen received two yellow cards within the first 40 minutes
  • • FC Astra Giurgiu also accumulated three yellow cards during the match
  • • Several substitutions were made, but no further goals were scored

Lineups

FC Astra Giurgiu

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 32 K. Vangjeli (D)
  • 2 Geraldo Alves (D)
  • 4 Fabrício (D)
  • 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
  • 20 F. Lovin (M)
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 8 T. Seto (M)
  • 23 Rick Boldrin (M)
  • 24 D. Boudjemaa (M)
  • 21 D. Niculae (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 C. Săpunaru
  • 91 William
  • 11 D. Florea
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 19 B. Mansaly
  • 77 A. Stan

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 R. Olsen (G)
  • 25 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 5 E. Johansson (D)
  • 22 P. Ankersen (D)
  • 3 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 6 W. Kvist (M)
  • 8 T. Delaney (M)
  • 24 Y. Toutouh (M)
  • 7 B. Verbič (M)
  • 19 F. Santander (F)
  • 11 A. Cornelius (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 R. Falk
  • 32 D. Amankwaa
  • 1 S. Andersen
  • 15 M. Antonsson
  • 16 J. Greguš
  • 20 C. Remmer
  • 23 A. Pavlović

Timeline

  1. FC Astra Giurgiu
    7' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal Goal
    Filipe Teixeira · Assist: D. Boudjemaa
  2. FC Copenhagen
    21' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    B. Verbič
  3. FC Copenhagen
    37' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    W. Kvist
  4. FC Astra Giurgiu
    38' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Takayuki Seto
  5. FC Copenhagen
    61' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Toutouh · On: R. Falk
  6. FC Copenhagen
    64' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    Thomas Delaney · Assist: R. Falk
  7. FC Astra Giurgiu
    72' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Takayuki Seto · On: William
  8. FC Astra Giurgiu
    78' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Kristi Vangjeli
  9. FC Copenhagen
    81' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Verbič · On: D. Amankwaa
  10. FC Astra Giurgiu
    86' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lovin
  11. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90'+3 FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Niculae · On: D. Florea

Match Stats

Stat FC Astra Giurgiu FC Copenhagen
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 3 6
Corners 5 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Filipe Teixeira's early goal gave FC Astra Giurgiu a strong start and an early lead
  • ▸ Thomas Delaney's equalizer for FC Copenhagen in the second half shifted momentum and ensured a draw