UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
GO Ahead Eagles 0 - 1 FT FCSB
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Miculescu (D. Alibec) 13'
40' Gerrit Nauber
HT
↓ M. Edjouma ↑F. Tanase 46'
↓ D. Kiki ↑R. Radunovic 46'
↓ D. Alibec ↑D. Birligea 46'
46' ↓ G. Nauber ↑M. Smit
61' ↓ K. Goudmijn ↑R. Margaret
61' ↓ E. Linthorst ↑C. Twigt
Florin Tănase 62'
Darius Olaru 68'
76' ↓ M. Suray ↑F. Stokkers
↓ D. Olaru ↑M. Thiam 77'
Juri Cisotti 80'
David Miculescu 80'
Baba Alhassan 83'
90'+1 ↓ M. Meulensteen ↑R. Weijenberg
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
GO Ahead Eagles
Goalkeepers
Jari De Busser 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mats Deijl 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Gerrit Nauber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joris Kramer 
MAGNET
126
Activity
126
Activity
116
Passes
10
Duels
Dean James 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Melle Meulensteen
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
76
Passes
9
Duels
Evert Linthorst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kenzo Goudmijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
61
Entry
Jakob Breum
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Mathis Suray
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Victor Edvardsen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Luca Plogmann 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sven Jansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nando Verdoni
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giovanni van Zwam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julius Dirksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aske Adelgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Twigt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robbin Weijenberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassir Rahmouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Smit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richonell Margaret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Finn Stokkers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FCSB
Goalkeepers
Ștefan Târnovanu 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Daniel Graovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Siyabonga Ngezana
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Mihai Popescu 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David Kiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Baba Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malcom Edjouma 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
David Miculescu 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Darius Olaru
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Juri Cisotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Denis Alibec 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
BENCH
Lukáš Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexandru Pantea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Risto Radunović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florin Tănase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihai Toma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Octavian Popescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Thiam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
GO Ahead Eagles
FCSB
GO Ahead Eagles
FCSB
Târnovanu's Heroics Deny Eagles in Frustrating Home Defeat
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A textbook smash-and-grab saw FCSB absorb endless pressure to escape De Adelaarshorst with three massive European points.
The Early Ambush
De Adelaarshorst was primed for a pivotal European night, but the Dutch crowd was stunned into silence almost immediately. The visitors refused to follow the expected script, injecting a fierce Intensity into the opening exchanges. Barely 13 minutes had ticked by when D. Miculescu found the breakthrough. Benefitting from a razor-sharp delivery by D. Alibec, Miculescu silenced the home fans with a clinical finish. It was a sucker punch that completely altered the trajectory of the contest. Instead of a cautious feeling-out process, the match instantly morphed into an attack-versus-defence training drill. The Romanian outfit got exactly what they came for: an early advantage to protect with their lives.
The Siege
Trailing by a single goal, GO Ahead Eagles threw the kitchen sink at their opponents. They utterly dominated possession, holding the ball for an absurd 73% of the contest and setting up camp in the final third. The Dutch side launched 17 total shots, searching desperately to restore the Balance of the tie. From the backline, Joris Kramer drove his team forward, putting in an outstanding shift to sustain the offensive momentum. However, every wave of yellow and red crashed against a brick wall named Ștefan Târnovanu. The visiting goalkeeper was in inspired form, producing a series of jaw-dropping saves to frustrate the hosts. Despite creating quality chances, the Eagles simply could not crack the code.
Running on Empty
As the clock wound down, the desperation in De Adelaarshorst reached fever pitch. The Stakes were incredibly high for two teams languishing near the bottom of the league stage standings, and that tension was palpable. The hosts peppered the penalty area, generating seven corners and forcing ten shots inside the box, but their finishing lacked the ultimate killer instinct. By the final whistle, a staggering 25 combined shots had been fired, with goalkeepers forced into 12 total saves. FCSB sacrificed any semblance of attacking ambition in the second half, completing just 162 passes all game. Yet, their gritty defensive masterclass secured the victory, leaving the Eagles to wonder how they walked away empty-handed from a match they completely controlled territorially.
Key Questions
What made Ștefan Târnovanu the Man of the Match?
He was an impenetrable wall for FCSB, racking up seven crucial saves to preserve a narrow clean sheet against relentless pressure from the hosts.
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.
Desperation Sets In as Eagles Face FCSB
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. With both sides languishing outside the playoff spots, this clash is purely about survival and snapping a dismal run of form.
The Setup
At De Adelaarshorst on September 25, 2025, two struggling outfits meet in the UEFA Europa League league stage. Both GO Ahead Eagles and FCSB are hovering below the crucial top-24 playoff line, locked on just seven points each. A terrible Form rating tells the whole story: the hosts are reeling from a four-game losing streak, while the visitors barely fare better. With low overall Stakes and a noticeable lack of Stars on the pitch, this fixture is less about continental glory and more a gritty battle to avoid early elimination.
Key Battle
While J. Breum attempts to orchestrate for the hosts, he faces a tough test unlocking a stubborn defensive unit shielded by FCSB goalkeeper Ș. Târnovanu. Without marquee individuals dominating the narrative, expect a disjointed tactical scrap. The modest Balance rating suggests it will be a war of attrition in the middle of the park, where a single mistake or scrappy loose ball could decide the entire affair.
Our Prediction
FCSB to edge it 1-0. Neither side looks remotely capable of blowing the other away, but the visitors might just scrape a scrappy goal on the counterattack to keep their playoff survival hopes alive.