Match report
FCSB Defeats Drita 3-2 in UEFA Europa League
FCSB
3–2
FT
Drita
Aug 7, 2025
FC Steaua București (FCSB) stunned Drita with a dramatic late comeback to secure a crucial 3-2 win in the UEFA Europa League. Despite falling behind early, FCSB managed to turn the tide with goals from D. Birligea and D. Graovac, sealing the deal with a penalty in stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • V. Tusha scored for Drita at minute 7.
- • A. Manaj doubled Drita's lead at minute 50.
- • D. Birligea pulled one back for FCSB at minute 64.
- • D. Graovac equalized with an assist from O. Popescu at minute 72.
- • D. Birligea sealed the win with a penalty in stoppage time.
Lineups
FCSB
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 S. Tarnovanu (G)
- 2 V. Cretu (D)
- 4 D. Graovac (D)
- 17 M. Popescu (D)
- 28 A. Pantea (D)
- 21 V. Chiriches (M)
- 8 A. Sut (M)
- 11 D. Miculescu (F)
- 37 O. Popescu (M)
- 31 J. Cisotti (M)
- 9 D. Birligea (F)
Substitutes
- 34 M. Udrea
- 38 L. Zima
- 12 D. Kiki
- 16 M. Lixandru
- 18 M. Edjouma
- 20 D. Politic
- 22 M. Toma
- 42 B. Alhassan
- 90 A. Stoian
Drita
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Maloku (G)
- 2 B. Krasniqi (D)
- 15 E. Bejtulai (D)
- 4 R. Broja (M)
- 26 R. Ovouka (D)
- 25 V. Tusha (F)
- 14 A. Dabiqaj (M)
- 8 V. Limaj (M)
- 7 A. Ajzeraj (M)
- 19 B. Krasniqi (F)
- 9 A. Manaj (F)
Substitutes
- 22 L. Behluli
- 94 L. Rexhepi
- 3 B. Sheji
- 17 S. Ibrahim
- 18 D. Bonsu
- 23 E. Morina
- 36 I. Mustafa
- 77 K. Abazaj
Timeline
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7' Drita Goal · Normal GoalV. Tusha
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50' Drita Goal · Normal GoalA. Manaj · Assist: B. Krasniqi
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57' FCSB subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Chiriches · On: M. Edjouma
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64' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalD. Birligea
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65' Drita subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Tusha · On: B. Sheji
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68' FCSB subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Cisotti · On: Dennis Politic
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72' Drita Card · Yellow CardFaton Maloku
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72' FCSB Goal · Normal GoalD. Graovac · Assist: O. Popescu
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78' Drita subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Krasniqi · On: S. Ibrahim
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83' Drita Card · Yellow CardA. Dabiqaj
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83' FCSB subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Popescu · On: B. Alhassan
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89' Drita subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Manaj · On: K. Abazaj
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90'+6 Drita Card · Yellow CardBesnik Krasniqi
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90' FCSB Goal · PenaltyD. Birligea
Match Stats
| Stat | FCSB | Drita |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early lead by Drita was short-lived as FCSB showed resilience, with D. Birligea scoring to make it 2-1 just before half-time.
- ▸ FCSB took control of the match in the second half when D. Graovac equalized with a well-assisted goal from O. Popescu, turning the momentum in favor of FCSB.