Match report
FC Astra Giurgiu Draws 1–1 with West Ham in UEFA Europa League
FC Astra Giurgiu
1–1
FT
West Ham
Aug 18, 2016
In a thrilling UEFA Europa League encounter, FC Astra Giurgiu defied the odds to secure a 1–1 draw against West Ham. Midfielder D. Alibec's equalizer in the 83rd minute ensured the Romanian side a point in the competitive match, following M. Noble's penalty for West Ham. Both teams showed grit and determination, with multiple substitutions and yellow cards throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Final score: FC Astra Giurgiu 1–1 West Ham
- • M. Noble scored the penalty for West Ham in the 45th minute
- • D. Alibec equalized for FC Astra Giurgiu in the 83rd minute
- • Multiple yellow cards were issued: S. Byram, C. Săpunaru, Kristi Vangjeli, Geraldo Alves, Reece Oxford, D. Alibec, and Michail Antonio
Lineups
FC Astra Giurgiu
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Lung (G)
- 22 C. Săpunaru (D)
- 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)
- 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II (M)
- 21 D. Niculae (F)
Substitutes
- 10 D. Alibec
- 11 D. Florea
- 96 S. Balaure
- 12 G. Gavrilaş
- 77 A. Stan
- 19 B. Mansaly
- 15 C. Oroş
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Randolph (G)
- 21 A. Ogbonna (D)
- 22 S. Byram (M)
- 32 R. Burke (D)
- 35 R. Oxford (D)
- 16 M. Noble (M)
- 17 G. Töre (M)
- 30 M. Antonio (M)
- 14 Pedro Obiang (M)
- 11 E. Valencia (F)
- 28 J. Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 19 J. Collins
- 9 A. Carroll
- 52 M. Browne
- 8 C. Kouyaté
- 13 Adrián
- 24 A. Fletcher
- 2 W. Reid
Timeline
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41' West Ham Card · Yellow CardS. Byram
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44' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardC. Săpunaru
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45' West Ham Goal · PenaltyM. Noble
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56' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardKristi Vangjeli
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58' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1Off: Kristi Vangjeli · On: D. Alibec
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63' West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: Jonathan Calleri · On: James Collins
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63' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: Enner Valencia · On: A. Carroll
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69' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardGeraldo Alves
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75' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Töre · On: M. Browne
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78' West Ham Card · Yellow CardReece Oxford
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83' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal GoalD. Alibec · Assist: Filipe Teixeira
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84' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow CardD. Alibec
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85' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2Off: Alexandru Ioniţă II · On: D. Florea
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90'+4 FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3Off: Filipe Teixeira · On: S. Balaure
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90' West Ham Card · Yellow CardMichail Antonio
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Astra Giurgiu | West Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ West Ham took the lead with M. Noble's penalty in the 45th minute, setting the tone for the first half
- ▸ FC Astra Giurgiu's resilience paid off when D. Alibec scored the equalizer in the 83rd minute, maintaining hope for a potential victory