UEFA Europa League Gameweek 6
FCSB 4 - 3 FT Feyenoord
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' S. Ngezana (R. Radunovic)
Casper Tengstedt 31'
C. Tengstedt (L. Valente) 41'
Q. Timber (L. Valente) 44'
HT
46' ↓ B. Alhassan ↑D. Graovac
46' ↓ A. Pantea ↑V. Cretu
↓ G. Smal ↑J. Bos 46'
46' ↓ O. Popescu ↑M. Toma
48' Mihai Lixandru
L. Sauer (J. Bos) 51'
54' M. Toma (J. Cisotti)
↓ L. Sauer ↑G. Borges 58'
61' ↓ M. Lixandru ↑M. Edjouma
65' ↓ S. Ngezana ↑V. Chiriches
↓ L. Valente ↑C. Larin 67'
↓ C. Tengstedt ↑A. Ueda 67'
Anel Ahmedhodžić 72'
73' Florin Tănase
87' M. Thiam (V. Cretu)
90' F. Tanase (J. Cisotti)
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
Alexandru Pantea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Siyabonga Ngezana 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mihai Lixandru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Risto Radunović 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Baba Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Adrian Șut 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Juri Cisotti
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Florin Tănase 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Octavian Popescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Mamadou Thiam
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Mihai Udrea 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukáš Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Crețu 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Daniel Graovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vlad Chiricheș
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malcom Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihai Toma
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Dennis Politic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
Timon Wellenreuther 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
4
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Jordan Lotomba 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Anel Ahmedhodžić 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
79
Passes
4
Duels
Jan Plug
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
80
Passes
7
Duels
Gijs Smal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Oussama Targhalline
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
63
Passes
11
Duels
Luciano Valente
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Anis Hadj-Moussa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Quinten Timber
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Leo Sauer
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Casper Tengstedt 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Justin Bijlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Liam Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Bos
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Thijs Kraaijeveld
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayase Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyle Larin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaoussou Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymen Sliti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaden Slory
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FCSB
Feyenoord
FCSB
Feyenoord
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Seven-Goal Thriller Ends in Dramatic 90th-Minute Bucharest Winner
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A staggering 4-3 spectacle at the National Arena delivered relentless lead changes and an unforgettable stoppage-time climax.
Early Fireworks and VAR Drama
The Europa League clash at the National Arena sparked to life almost instantly, establishing an off-the-charts Intensity rating. FCSB drew first blood when S. Ngezana met a precise delivery from R. Radunovic to head home an 11th-minute opener. Despite the hosts taking the lead, Feyenoord controlled possession with 56% of the ball, meticulously probing the Romanian defence. The Dutch side thought they had a golden ticket back into the match when C. Tengstedt went down in the box just past the half-hour mark. However, VAR dramatically intervened, overturning the penalty decision in the 31st minute and preserving the hosts' slender advantage. The early exchanges hinted at the chaos to come, setting the foundation for a deeply unpredictable European night.
The Dutch Blitz and Romanian Response
Denied from the spot, Feyenoord responded with a blistering attacking sequence that completely flipped the script. Between the 41st and 51st minutes, the visitors unleashed a three-goal barrage. Tengstedt exacted his revenge by equalising, quickly followed by a Q. Timber strike, both orchestrated by the brilliant L. Valente. When L. Sauer made it 3-1 right after the break, the Balance of the tie seemed entirely broken. Yet, the hosts refused to capitulate. Substitute M. Toma injected instant belief, pulling one back in the 54th minute after replacing a weary teammate. This rapid-fire exchange showcased exceptional attacking flair, with both sides abandoning defensive caution in pursuit of maximum points in this crucial league stage encounter.
A Comeback for the Ages
Heading into the dying embers of the match, Feyenoord's 2.11 expected goals suggested they had done enough to secure a vital away win. But FCSB orchestrated a comeback that defied all logic, significantly raising the Upset Factor. In the 87th minute, M. Thiam capitalised on a pinpoint pass from fellow substitute V. Cretu to level the scoreline, sending the home crowd into raptures. The momentum shift was absolute. With the final whistle looming, F. Tanase delivered the ultimate gut punch in the 90th minute, finishing off a brilliant move constructed by J. Cisotti. Cisotti's second assist of the night sealed a staggering 4-3 victory, leaving the Dutch side stunned. The result breathed new life into FCSB's European campaign.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in the 31st minute to overturn a penalty awarded to Feyenoord's Casper Tengstedt, temporarily preserving FCSB's early 1-0 lead before the ensuing goal flurry.
What made Juri Cisotti the Man of the Match?
Operating as the chief creative force, Juri Cisotti provided two crucial assists, including the vision to set up Florin Tanase's dramatic 90th-minute winning goal.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A combination of clinical finishing, impactful substitutions like M. Toma and V. Cretu, and five dramatic lead changes produced a breathless, back-and-forth attacking spectacle.
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.
Survival on the Line in Bucharest
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. This bottom-tier European scrap guarantees chaos, as two defensively fragile sides fight to keep their playoff dreams alive.
The Setup
The National Arena hosts a genuine European six-pointer this December 11, 2025. Both FCSB and Feyenoord find themselves stranded outside the critical top 24 playoff line in the UEFA Europa League. A modest Stakes rating reflects their lowly positions of 27th and 29th, but locally, the tension is immense. Neither side boasts an impressive Form profile, with both suffering five defeats in their eight continental outings. What makes this compelling is the sheer defensive generosity on display; these teams ship over four goals per game combined. Expect the lack of Balance to create a frantic, error-strewn affair.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on a fascinating individual duel that heavily influences our Stars evaluation. FCSB's Daniel Graovac has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, marshaling his zone with authority. He faces the tricky task of containing Feyenoord attacker Anis Hadj Moussa. The Dutch side will rely on Hadj Moussa's direct running to test a home defense that has only managed one win in four attempts here.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-2 draw. Desperation usually leads to spaces opening up late in the game. With FCSB's Lukáš Zima forced into heroics frequently this season, Feyenoord will find the net, but their own leaky backline ensures the hosts strike back.