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FCSB Triumphs Over PAOK in Thrilling Europa League Encounter
Bucharest, February 20, 2025 – FCSB emerged victorious against PAOK in a captivating UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-off match at the Arena Naţională. The game, officiated by Matej Jug from Slovenia, was a back-and-forth affair that resulted in a final score reflecting the intensity of the encounter.
J. Cisotti’s goal in the 30th minute, assisted by D. Miculescu, gave the home side the early lead. Tension mounted, with yellow cards shown to PAOK’s A. Zivkovic and FCSB’s V. Cretu before halftime.
The second half was equally compelling. PAOK accumulated yellow cards for Jonny Otto, G. Michailidis, and K. Despodov. Despite this, FCSB remained composed and D. Miculescu secured the victory with a goal in the 81st minute, assisted by R. Radunovic. PAOK’s D. Kotarski also received a yellow card late in the game.
Statistically, PAOK enjoyed slightly more possession (53% to FCSB’s 47%), but FCSB proved more clinical in their shots on target (4 to 3). Both teams had a similar number of shots and corners. FCSB committed slightly more fouls (20 to 11). PAOK received 5 yellow cards to FCSB’s single caution.
Substitutions fcsb: at minute 46 A. Gheorghita came in and D. Birligea went out., at minute 71 B. Alhassan came in and V. Chiriches went out., at minute 78 M. Edjouma came in and F. Tanase went out., at minute 86 A. Baluta came in and D. Miculescu went out.
Substitutions paok: at minute 55 M. Camara came in and S. Meite went out., at minute 55 F. Chalov came in and A. Samatta went out., at minute 63 K. Despodov came in and D. Pelkas went out., at minute 79 B. Thomas came in and A. Zivkovic went out., at minute 79 S. Schwab came in and M. Ozdoev went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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