Match report

FCSB Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
0–1
FT
FCSB
FCSB
Sep 25, 2025

In the UEFA Europa League clash at De Koel, FCSB demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess to secure a vital away victory against GO Ahead Eagles with a 1-0 win. The game was decided by an early goal from D. Miculescu in the 13th minute, which proved decisive as both sides struggled to find further breakthroughs.

Key Facts

  • • D. Miculescu scored the only goal of the game for FCSB at the 13-minute mark.
  • • GO Ahead Eagles received a yellow card when Gerrit Nauber fouled an opponent in the 40th minute.
  • • FCSB made multiple substitutions, notably bringing on D. Birligea and M. Edjouma around the 46th minute to maintain their lead.
  • • D. Miculescu, F. Tanase, and D. Olaru received yellow cards for FCSB throughout the game.

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 3 G. Nauber (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 5 D. James (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (M)
  • 8 E. Linthorst (M)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 7 J. Breum (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 16 V. Edvardsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 30 S. Jansen
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 6 C. Twigt
  • 9 M. Smit
  • 15 R. Weijenberg
  • 18 R. Margaret
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 29 A. Adelgaard
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni

FCSB

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 S. Tarnovanu (G)
  • 4 D. Graovac (D)
  • 30 S. Ngezana (D)
  • 17 M. Popescu (D)
  • 12 D. Kiki (D)
  • 42 B. Alhassan (M)
  • 18 M. Edjouma (M)
  • 11 D. Miculescu (M)
  • 27 D. Olaru (M)
  • 31 J. Cisotti (M)
  • 7 D. Alibec (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 L. Zima
  • 9 D. Birligea
  • 10 F. Tanase
  • 20 D. Politic
  • 22 M. Toma
  • 28 A. Pantea
  • 33 R. Radunovic
  • 37 O. Popescu
  • 93 M. Thiam

Timeline

  1. FCSB
    13' FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Miculescu · Assist: D. Alibec
  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    40' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    Gerrit Nauber

    Foul

  3. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Alibec · On: D. Birligea
  4. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Edjouma · On: F. Tanase
  5. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kiki · On: R. Radunovic
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    61' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Linthorst · On: C. Twigt
  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    61' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: R. Margaret
  8. FCSB
    62' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tanase

    Argument

  9. FCSB
    68' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    D. Olaru

    Foul

  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    76' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Suray · On: F. Stokkers
  11. FCSB
    77' FCSB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Olaru · On: M. Thiam
  12. FCSB
    80' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    D. Miculescu

    Time wasting

  13. FCSB
    83' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    B. Alhassan

    Argument

  14. GO Ahead Eagles
    90'+1 GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Meulensteen · On: R. Weijenberg

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles FCSB
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 72%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 8
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 622 224
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.30 0.56
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 73% 27%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 543 162
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FCSB's early goal by D. Miculescu in the 13th minute set a strong tone and provided them with a crucial psychological edge.
  • ▸ The yellow card given to F. Tanase for argument at the 62-minute mark might have dampened FCSB’s momentum temporarily, but they managed to hold on to their lead.