UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
FCSB 0 - 2 FT BSC Young Boys
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Monteiro (S. Janko) 11'
13' ↓ M. Edjouma ↑F. Tanase
Joël Monteiro 34'
J. Monteiro (E. Fernandes) 36'
HT
46' ↓ M. Thiam ↑D. Olaru
46' ↓ D. Miculescu ↑J. Cisotti
46' ↓ D. Alibec ↑D. Birligea
Rayan Raveloson 59'
59' ↓ O. Popescu ↑D. Politic
↓ C. Bedia ↑S. Cordova 62'
68' Dennis Politic
↓ D. Males ↑C. Fassnacht 69'
↓ R. Raveloson ↑D. Pech 70'
Jaouen Hadjam 82'
↓ S. Lauper ↑T. Zoukrou 87'
↓ J. Monteiro ↑F. Tsimba 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FCSB
Goalkeepers
Ștefan Târnovanu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Valentin Crețu 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Siyabonga Ngezana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihai Popescu 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
41%
Duel Win %
Alexandru Pantea 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Baba Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malcom Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
13
Entry
David Miculescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Octavian Popescu
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Mamadou Thiam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Denis Alibec
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Mihai Udrea 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukáš Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Kiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Risto Radunović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Șut
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florin Tănase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darius Olaru 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Juri Cisotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bîrligea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Politic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BSC Young Boys
Goalkeepers
Marvin Keller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Saidy Janko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Lauper
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Loris Benito
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jaouen Hadjam
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Darian Males
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Rayan Raveloson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
70
Entry
Edimilson Fernandes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Joël Monteiro 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.5
Rating
Forwards
Chris Bedia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Armin Gigović 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
47
Passes
13
Duels
BENCH
Heinz Lindner
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dario Marzino
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryan Andrews
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanguy Zoukrou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Mambwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rhodri Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Pech
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Fassnacht
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Virginius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ebrima Colley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Tsimba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FCSB
BSC Young Boys
FCSB
BSC Young Boys
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Joël Monteiro's Clinical Brace Silences the National Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Young Boys delivered a masterclass in away-day efficiency, punishing FCSB’s defensive lapses to secure a vital European victory.
Early Shock in Bucharest
The National Arena buzzed with expectation, but BSC Young Boys wasted no time flipping the script. The match kicked off with a frenetic tempo, registering high on the Intensity scale immediately. Barely 11 minutes had passed when S. Janko carved open the FCSB backline. His precise delivery found J. Monteiro, who ruthlessly dispatched the opener. That early strike shattered the Balance of the tie. The hosts tried to respond, edging possession with 51% of the ball. Yet, their buildup lacked a cutting edge. They peppered the visitors' goal with 17 attempts over the ninety minutes, but only three troubled the goalkeeper. The Swiss outfit absorbed the pressure comfortably, letting their hosts pass the ball laterally while waiting to strike on the counter.
Monteiro Doubles the Damage
The turning point arrived before the halftime whistle could offer FCSB a much-needed reprieve. In the 36th minute, the Swiss side struck again with lethal precision. E. Fernandes turned provider this time, slipping a smart pass into the penalty area. Monteiro made no mistake, securing his brace and effectively killing the tie. The Stakes were immense for both sides hovering near the bottom of the league stage table, but Young Boys showed the required ruthlessness. While FCSB dominated the shot count, they were wildly inaccurate. Conversely, the visitors were relentless inside the box. They registered 14 shots from close range, forcing the home goalkeeper into seven crucial saves. Without those heroics between the sticks, the scoreline could have been far uglier for the Romanian outfit before the break.
Defensive Solidity Seals It
Facing a two-goal deficit, FCSB threw caution to the wind in the second half. They forced 11 corners overall, desperately searching for a lifeline. However, the anticipated Upset never materialized. Young Boys locked down the defensive third with absolute authority. Loris Benito commanded the backline flawlessly, earning widespread plaudits for an outstanding shift. Alongside him, Sandro Lauper swept up loose balls and dictated the defensive shape. The visitors limited the hosts to a meager 0.69 expected goals despite the constant pressure. This 2-0 victory lifts the Swiss side slightly up the 36-team standings, moving them to nine points. For FCSB, stuck on seven points after this toothless display, the road ahead in the Europa League looks increasingly perilous. The final whistle confirmed a fully deserved away triumph.
Key Questions
What made Joël Monteiro the Man of the Match?
He scored a decisive first-half brace, finding the net in the 11th and 36th minutes to secure the away victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Do-or-Die at the National Arena for Fading Playoff Hopes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. With both sides sitting outside the playoff line and bleeding goals weekly, this is a messy but crucial scrap for survival in Europe.
The Setup
FCSB and BSC Young Boys are desperate. Sitting 27th and 25th respectively, they are dangerously close to crashing out of the Europa League. Neither team brings compelling Form into this October 02, 2025 clash. The home side have managed just one win in four at their own ground, boasting a miserable defensive record. Meanwhile, the Swiss visitors are equally fragile, shipping over two goals a game on average. The modest Stakes rating reflects their bottom-table status, but internally, this feels like a final. A loss here effectively kills any top-24 playoff ambitions. The Stars metric provides a glimmer of hope for the hosts, largely thanks to Ștefan Târnovanu putting in heroic shifts between the sticks to mask massive defensive flaws.
Key Battle
Given the collective defensive struggles, the true test lies in which backline cracks first. The home attackers must capitalize on a hesitant Swiss defense, turning an unpredictable transition game into hard-earned points. This is a battle of who makes fewer disastrous mistakes.
Our Prediction
The overall Balance of this tie points to a chaotic draw. Both teams possess leaky defenses but share a desperate need for maximum points. Expect an open, frantic game that ends 2-2, ultimately doing neither side any favors in the standings.