Match report
FC Astra Giurgiu Stuns AZ Alkmaar 3-2 in Europa League
FC Astra Giurgiu
3–2
FT
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
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9' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardJoris van Overeem
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11' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalM. Henriksen · Assist: Guus Hupperts
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13' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalV. Janssen
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22' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardM. Henriksen
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25' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal GoalRick Boldrin · Assist: C. Budescu
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30' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
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35' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1Off: Rick Boldrin · On: A. Dandea
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40' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardDerrick Luckassen
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41' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal GoalD. Alibec · Assist: Gabriel Enache
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45'+3 FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal GoalA. Dandea · Assist: C. Budescu
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46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: Guus Hupperts · On: F. Lewis
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52' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardGabriel Enache
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65' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Ortiz · On: T. Haye
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67' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Alibec · On: D. Florea
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72' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardPedro Queiros
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73' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardM. Johansson
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78' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Janssen · On: R. Muhren
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83' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3Off: 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