Match report

FCSB Edge Out Qarabag 3-2 in Europa League Clash

Qarabag
Qarabag
2–3
FT
FCSB
FCSB
Jan 23, 2025

FCSB edged out their Azerbaijani counterparts Qarabag in an intense UEFA Europa League encounter, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory. Leandro Andrade and J. Dawa scored for Qarabag while A. Sut and D. Miculescu found the back of the net for FCSB.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Qarabag 2–3 FCSB
  • • Leandro Andrade (Qarabag) opened the scoring in the first minute with an assist from Nariman Akhundzade.
  • • A. Sut (FCSB) equalized just three minutes later, assisted by F. Tanase.
  • • J. Dawa (Qarabag) scored an own goal in the 40th minute to put Qarabag ahead again.
  • • D. Miculescu (FCSB) and A. Sut (FCSB) added crucial goals for FCSB, with the latter scoring twice.

Lineups

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 97 F. Buntić (G)
  • 2 Matheus Silva (D)
  • 13 B. Mustafazadə (D)
  • 81 K. Medina (D)
  • 44 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
  • 6 Júlio Romão (M)
  • 8 M. Janković (M)
  • 21 O. Kashchuk (M)
  • 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
  • 10 A. Zoubir (M)
  • 90 N. Axundzadə (F)

Substitutes

  • 66 Patrick Andrade
  • 29 M. Vešović
  • 11 E. Addai
  • 22 M. Qurbanlı
  • 27 T. Bayramov
  • 55 B. Hüseynov
  • 30 A. Hüseynov
  • 24 A. Isaev
  • 12 S. Məmmədzadə
  • 20 R. Almeyda
  • 99 M. Kochalski
  • 7 Y. Benzia

FCSB

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 Ș. Târnovanu (G)
  • 2 V. Crețu (D)
  • 30 S. Ngezana (D)
  • 5 J. Dawa (D)
  • 33 R. Radunović (D)
  • 42 B. Alhassan (M)
  • 8 A. Șut (M)
  • 15 M. Ștefănescu (M)
  • 7 F. Tănase (M)
  • 11 D. Miculescu (M)
  • 9 D. Bîrligea (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Băluță
  • 18 M. Edjouma
  • 29 A. Musi
  • 17 M. Popescu
  • 19 Daniel Popa
  • 1 M. Udrea
  • 22 M. Toma
  • 28 A. Pantea

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    1' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    Leandro Andrade · Assist: Nariman Akhundzade
  2. FCSB
    4' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    B. Alhassan

    Foul

  3. FCSB
    7' FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sut · Assist: F. Tanase
  4. FCSB
    12' FCSB Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Birligea
  5. Qarabag
    39' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    J. Romao

    Foul

  6. Qarabag
    40' Qarabag Goal · Own Goal
    J. Dawa
  7. FCSB
    45'+4 FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Miculescu
  8. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Stefanescu · On: A. Băluță
  9. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Alhassan · On: M. Edjouma
  10. FCSB
    62' FCSB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Miculescu · On: A. Musi
  11. Qarabag
    70' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Romao · On: Patrick Andrade
  12. Qarabag
    71' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Mustafazada · On: M. Vešović
  13. FCSB
    73' FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sut
  14. FCSB
    79' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    Siyabonga Ngezana

    Foul

  15. FCSB
    79' FCSB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Tanase · On: Mihai Popescu
  16. Qarabag
    81' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Leandro Andrade · On: E. Addai
  17. Qarabag
    81' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nariman Akhundzade · On: M. Qurbanly
  18. Qarabag
    81' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Kashchuk · On: T. Bayramov
  19. Qarabag
    89' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Andrade

    Foul

  20. FCSB
    90'+2 FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    Valentin Crețu

    Argument

  21. FCSB
    90' FCSB subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Birligea · On: Daniel Popa

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag FCSB
Fouls 10 23
Pass Accuracy 82% 70%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 468 273
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 1.42 0.79
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 383 191
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Sut's quick equalizer in the 7th minute was a significant turning point, providing momentum to FCSB.
  • ▸ D. Miculescu's goal during injury time in the first half changed the game's trajectory, giving FCSB control going into halftime.