UEFA Europa League League Stage - 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' ↓ A. Pantea ↑V. Cretu
46' ↓ B. Alhassan ↑D. Graovac
46' ↓ O. Popescu ↑M. Toma
↓ G. Smal ↑J. Bos 46'
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
↓ C. Tengstedt ↑A. Ueda 67'
↓ L. Valente ↑C. Larin 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
S. Tarnovanu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Pantea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Ngezana 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Lixandru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
R. Radunovic 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
B. Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Sut 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
J. Cisotti
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
F. Tanase 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
O. Popescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
M. Thiam
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
BENCH
M. Udrea 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Cretu 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.2
Rating
D. Graovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Chiriches
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Edjouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Toma
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.5
Rating
D. Politic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
T. Wellenreuther 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
4
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
J. Lotomba 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Ahmedhodzic 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
79
Passes
4
Duels
J. Plug
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
80
Passes
7
Duels
G. Smal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
O. Targhalline
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
63
Passes
11
Duels
L. Valente
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
A. Hadj Moussa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Q. Timber
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
L. Sauer
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
C. Tengstedt 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.6
Rating
BENCH
J. Bijlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bos
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.2
Rating
T. Kraaijeveld
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Larin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sliti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. 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
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
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.