Match report

FC Astra Giurgiu 1–1 Plzen: Europa League Draw

FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
1–1
FT
Plzen
Plzen
Nov 3, 2016

In a tightly contested Europa League match, FC Astra Giurgiu held off a valiant comeback from Plzen to secure a 1–1 draw. Alexandru Stan opened the scoring for the hosts in the 19th minute, but Plzen equalized through M. Krmenčík just six minutes later. The match saw several substitutions and multiple yellow cards, but the game remained level through to the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • FC Astra Giurgiu scored first through Alexandru Stan at the 19th minute
  • • Plzen equalized through M. Krmenčík at the 25th minute
  • • F. Lovin and C. Budescu received yellow cards for FC Astra Giurgiu
  • • J. Hromada received a yellow card for Plzen
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

FC Astra Giurgiu

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 22 C. Săpunaru (D)
  • 2 Geraldo Alves (D)
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
  • 20 F. Lovin (M)
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 19 B. Mansaly (M)
  • 10 C. Budescu (F)
  • 77 A. Stan (D)
  • 8 T. Seto (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 V. Nicoară
  • 21 D. Niculae
  • 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II
  • 4 Fabrício
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 14 R. Moise
  • 98 V. Gheorghe

Plzen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kozáčik (G)
  • 4 R. Hubník (D)
  • 14 R. Řezník (D)
  • 2 L. Hejda (D)
  • 3 A. Matějů (D)
  • 11 M. Petržela (M)
  • 19 J. Kovařík (M)
  • 20 E. Kaçe (M)
  • 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
  • 25 J. Hromada (M)
  • 15 M. Krmenčík (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 T. Hořava
  • 10 J. Kopic
  • 23 M. Bakoš
  • 13 P. Bolek
  • 18 T. Poznar
  • 22 J. Baránek
  • 9 M. Zeman

Timeline

  1. FC Astra Giurgiu
    19' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandru Stan
  2. FC Astra Giurgiu
    21' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lovin
  3. Plzen
    25' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Krmenčík · Assist: Milan Petržela
  4. FC Astra Giurgiu
    48' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    C. Budescu
  5. FC Astra Giurgiu
    55' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Lovin · On: V. Nicoară
  6. Plzen
    62' Plzen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Kaçe · On: T. Hořava
  7. Plzen
    67' Plzen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kovařík · On: J. Kopic
  8. Plzen
    73' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hromada
  9. FC Astra Giurgiu
    75' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Budescu · On: D. Niculae
  10. FC Astra Giurgiu
    77' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Silviu Lung Jr.
  11. Plzen
    88' Plzen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hromada · On: M. Bakoš

Match Stats

Stat FC Astra Giurgiu Plzen
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 332 566
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 258 481
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Alexandru Stan put FC Astra Giurgiu ahead, giving them a significant boost in the match
  • ▸ Plzen's quick response and equalizer by M. Krmenčík in the 25th minute shifted the momentum and kept the game open