Match report

FC Copenhagen Secures 3-0 Win Over FC Astra Giurgiu in UEFA Champions League

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
3–0
FT
FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
Aug 3, 2016

FC Copenhagen demonstrated their strength in the UEFA Champions League, defeating FC Astra Giurgiu 3-0. The Danish champions secured their victory with two goals from A. Cornelius and one from F. Santander, showcasing a dominant performance throughout the game. FC Astra Giurgiu struggled to keep up with the pace and ultimately failed to break the deadlock, leaving the match with no response.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen secured a 3-0 victory over FC Astra Giurgiu in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • A. Cornelius scored two goals at 15' and 45+2'.
  • • F. Santander scored a goal at 34'.
  • • FC Astra Giurgiu received a yellow card at 55' from Alexandru Stan.

Lineups

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)
  • 7 B. Verbič (M)
  • 19 F. Santander (F)
  • 33 R. Falk (M)
  • 11 A. Cornelius (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Pavlović
  • 24 Y. Toutouh
  • 17 K. Kusk
  • 1 S. Andersen
  • 2 T. Høgli
  • 15 M. Antonsson
  • 16 J. Greguš

FC Astra Giurgiu

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 22 C. Săpunaru (D)
  • 2 Geraldo Alves (D)
  • 4 Fabrício (D)
  • 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
  • 20 F. Lovin (M)
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 77 A. Stan (D)
  • 23 Rick Boldrin (M)
  • 24 D. Boudjemaa (M)
  • 21 D. Niculae (F)

Substitutes

  • 91 William
  • 8 T. Seto
  • 11 D. Florea
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II
  • 32 K. Vangjeli

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    15' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cornelius · Assist: P. Ankersen
  2. FC Copenhagen
    34' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Santander
  3. FC Copenhagen
    45'+2 FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cornelius · Assist: L. Augustinsson
  4. FC Astra Giurgiu
    55' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Alexandru Stan
  5. FC Astra Giurgiu
    57' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Boudjemaa · On: William
  6. FC Copenhagen
    64' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cornelius · On: Andrija Pavlović
  7. FC Copenhagen
    70' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Falk · On: Y. Toutouh
  8. FC Astra Giurgiu
    76' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Niculae · On: Takayuki Seto
  9. FC Astra Giurgiu
    76' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Săpunaru · On: D. Florea
  10. FC Copenhagen
    83' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Santander · On: K. Kusk

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen FC Astra Giurgiu
Fouls 20 10
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 5 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Cornelius opened the scoring for FC Copenhagen at 15', setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ The second goal by F. Santander at 34' sealed the early dominance of FC Copenhagen over FC Astra Giurgiu.
  • ▸ The third goal by A. Cornelius at 45+2' secured the match for FC Copenhagen, leaving FC Astra Giurgiu in a difficult position.