Match report

FC Astra Giurgiu Stuns AZ Alkmaar 3-2 in Europa League

FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
3–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
Aug 20, 2015

In a remarkable comeback, FC Astra Giurgiu stuns AZ Alkmaar with a 3-2 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. Despite conceding an early two-goal lead, Astra Giurgiu rallied to score three unanswered goals, securing a historic upset victory. Rick Boldrin, D. Alibec, and A. Dandea were instrumental with their respective goals.

Key Facts

  • AZ Alkmaar took an early 2-0 lead through M. Henriksen (11') and V. Janssen (13')
  • Rick Boldrin (25'), D. Alibec (41'), and A. Dandea (45+3') scored for FC Astra Giurgiu
  • AZ Alkmaar had three players receive yellow cards: Joris van Overeem (9'), M. Henriksen (22'), and Derrick Luckassen (40')
  • FC Astra Giurgiu had three players receive yellow cards: Gabriel Enache (52'), Pedro Queiros (72')

Lineups

FC Astra Giurgiu

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 84 Pedro Queirós (D)
  • 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
  • 25 V. Găman (D)
  • 20 F. Lovin (M)
  • 9 G. Enache (D)
  • 10 C. Budescu (F)
  • 23 Rick Boldrin (M)
  • 91 William (M)
  • 7 D. Alibec (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Dandea
  • 11 D. Florea
  • 77 Al. Stan
  • 2 Geraldo Alves
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II
  • 34 Ricardo Alves

AZ Alkmaar

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 2 M. Johansson (D)
  • 14 J. van der Linden (D)
  • 3 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
  • 24 R. Haps (D)
  • 23 D. Luckassen (D)
  • 6 C. Ortiz (M)
  • 10 M. Henriksen (M)
  • 8 J. van Overeem (M)
  • 7 G. Hupperts (F)
  • 18 V. Janssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 F. Lewis
  • 20 T. Haye
  • 21 R. Mühren
  • 4 J. Wuytens
  • 11 M. Tankovic
  • 16 G. Coutinho
  • 19 D. dos Santos

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    9' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Joris van Overeem
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    11' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Henriksen · Assist: Guus Hupperts
  3. AZ Alkmaar
    13' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Janssen
  4. AZ Alkmaar
    22' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    M. Henriksen
  5. FC Astra Giurgiu
    25' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal Goal
    Rick Boldrin · Assist: C. Budescu
  6. FC Astra Giurgiu
    30' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  7. FC Astra Giurgiu
    35' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rick Boldrin · On: A. Dandea
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    40' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Derrick Luckassen
  9. FC Astra Giurgiu
    41' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Alibec · Assist: Gabriel Enache
  10. FC Astra Giurgiu
    45'+3 FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Dandea · Assist: C. Budescu
  11. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guus Hupperts · On: F. Lewis
  12. FC Astra Giurgiu
    52' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Enache
  13. AZ Alkmaar
    65' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ortiz · On: T. Haye
  14. FC Astra Giurgiu
    67' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Alibec · On: D. Florea
  15. FC Astra Giurgiu
    72' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Queiros
  16. AZ Alkmaar
    73' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    M. Johansson
  17. AZ Alkmaar
    78' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Janssen · On: R. Muhren
  18. FC Astra Giurgiu
    83' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: William · On: Alexandru Stan

Match Stats

Stat FC Astra Giurgiu AZ Alkmaar
Fouls
Pass Accuracy
Offsides
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots
Corners 4 5
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Possession
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • At 2-0 down in the 13th minute, FC Astra Giurgiu managed to score three unanswered goals, turning the game around
  • Rick Boldrin's goal in the 25th minute marked the start of Astra Giurgiu's comeback, followed by D. Alibec's equalizer in the 41st minute
  • A. Dandea's goal in the 45th minute of added time sealed the upset victory for FC Astra Giurgiu, securing a memorable victory in the UEFA Europa League