Match report

FC Astra Giurgiu 0–0 AS Roma: Europa League Draw

FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
0–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Dec 8, 2016

In a tightly contested UEFA Europa League match, FC Astra Giurgiu managed to hold off AS Roma to a goalless draw, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline. Both teams had their chances but were unable to capitalize, leading to a stalemate that saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards on both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: FC Astra Giurgiu 0–0 AS Roma
  • • Yellow cards for FC Astra Giurgiu: F. Lovin (38'), D. Alibec (56'), B. Mansaly (90')
  • • Substitutions: AS Roma - K. Strootman (70'), S. El Shaarawy (70'), Emerson Palmieri (89')
  • • Substitutions: FC Astra Giurgiu - Fabricio (72'), C. Budescu (88'), D. Niculae (90')

Lineups

FC Astra Giurgiu

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 22 C. Săpunaru (D)
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 4 Fabrício (D)
  • 20 F. Lovin (M)
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 10 C. Budescu (F)
  • 77 A. Stan (D)
  • 8 T. Seto (M)
  • 17 V. Nicoară (M)
  • 7 D. Alibec (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Florea
  • 19 B. Mansaly
  • 21 D. Niculae
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 31 Alexandru Ioniţă II
  • 98 V. Gheorghe
  • 14 R. Moise

AS Roma

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 19 Alisson (G)
  • 15 T. Vermaelen (D)
  • 13 Bruno Peres (D)
  • 3 Juan Jesus (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 17 M. Seck (D)
  • 6 K. Strootman (M)
  • 30 Gerson (M)
  • 10 F. Totti (F)
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy (F)
  • 7 J. Iturbe (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Nainggolan
  • 9 E. Džeko
  • 91 R. Marchizza
  • 1 W. Szczęsny
  • 55 E. De Santis
  • 52 D. Frattesi
  • 35 F. Franchi

Timeline

  1. FC Astra Giurgiu
    38' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lovin
  2. FC Astra Giurgiu
    56' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alibec
  3. AS Roma
    70' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Strootman · On: R. Nainggolan
  4. AS Roma
    70' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. El Shaarawy · On: E. Dzeko
  5. FC Astra Giurgiu
    72' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabricio · On: D. Florea
  6. FC Astra Giurgiu
    88' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Budescu · On: B. Mansaly
  7. AS Roma
    89' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emerson Palmieri · On: R. Marchizza
  8. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mansaly
  9. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Alibec · On: D. Niculae

Match Stats

Stat FC Astra Giurgiu AS Roma
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 75% 88%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 8
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 320 696
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 240 612
Shots Inside Box 3 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma's double substitution with K. Strootman and S. El Shaarawy in the 70th minute aimed to break the deadlock but failed to change the game's momentum.
  • ▸ FC Astra Giurgiu's yellow cards to key players like F. Lovin and D. Alibec impacted their defensive structure, yet they managed to maintain their solid defensive line throughout the match.