Match report

Austria Vienna 1-2 FC Astra Giurgiu: A Shocking UEFA Europa League Defeat

Austria Vienna
Austria Vienna
1–2
FT
FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
Nov 24, 2016

In a remarkable UEFA Europa League match, FC Astra Giurgiu stunned Austria Vienna with a 2-1 victory, overcoming an early goal by Lukas Rotpuller. The visitors capitalized on a red card to secure the win with goals from D. Florea and C. Budescu. Despite the home crowd's fervor, Astra Giurgiu's resilience and tactical play sealed a memorable triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Lukas Rotpuller scored the opening goal for Austria Vienna at the 57th minute, assisted by R. Holzhauser.
  • • Austria Vienna's A. Grünwald was sent off with a red card in the 65th minute, reducing the home team to 10 players.
  • • D. Florea equalized for FC Astra Giurgiu in the 79th minute.
  • • C. Budescu scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Austria Vienna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 O. Hadzikic (G)
  • 33 L. Rotpuller (D)
  • 17 J. Larsen (D)
  • 4 P. Filipović (D)
  • 28 C. Martschinko (D)
  • 10 A. Grünwald (M)
  • 26 R. Holzhauser (M)
  • 15 T. Serbest (M)
  • 11 Lucas Venuto (M)
  • 8 O. Kayode (F)
  • 95 Felipe Pires (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 Ismael Tajouri
  • 9 K. Friesenbichler
  • 3 R. Windbichler
  • 16 D. Prokop
  • 18 P. Stronati
  • 25 T. Salamon
  • 32 P. Pentz

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)
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 19 B. Mansaly (M)
  • 10 C. Budescu (F)
  • 77 A. Stan (D)
  • 8 T. Seto (M)
  • 7 D. Alibec (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Florea
  • 20 F. Lovin
  • 17 V. Nicoară
  • 4 Fabrício
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 14 R. Moise
  • 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II

Timeline

  1. FC Astra Giurgiu
    43' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  2. FC Astra Giurgiu
    56' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Maranhão
  3. Austria Vienna
    57' Austria Vienna Goal · Normal Goal
    Lukas Rotpuller · Assist: R. Holzhauser
  4. FC Astra Giurgiu
    60' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mansaly
  5. Austria Vienna
    61' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grünwald
  6. FC Astra Giurgiu
    61' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Oroş · On: D. Florea
  7. Austria Vienna
    65' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grünwald
  8. Austria Vienna
    65' Austria Vienna Card · Red Card
    A. Grünwald
  9. FC Astra Giurgiu
    69' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Geraldo Alves
  10. FC Astra Giurgiu
    71' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Mansaly · On: F. Lovin
  11. FC Astra Giurgiu
    79' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Florea
  12. FC Astra Giurgiu
    88' FC Astra Giurgiu Goal · Penalty
    C. Budescu
  13. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90'+3 FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Budescu · On: V. Nicoară
  14. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lovin
  15. Austria Vienna
    90' Austria Vienna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Venuto · On: Ismael Tajouri
  16. Austria Vienna
    90' Austria Vienna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kayode · On: K. Friesenbichler

Match Stats

Stat Austria Vienna FC Astra Giurgiu
Fouls 17 21
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 18
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 527 332
Yellow Cards 3 7
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 437 252
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 5 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card issued to A. Grünwald at the 65th minute was a pivotal moment, as it drastically changed the dynamics of the match, giving FC Astra Giurgiu numerical superiority and control.
  • ▸ FC Astra Giurgiu's second goal in the 88th minute was crucial, securing their comeback and solidifying their victory in the UEFA Europa League encounter.