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Thrilling Match at Pittodrie: FCSB Secures Narrow Victory Against Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland – In an exciting match held at Pittodrie Stadium, FCSB managed to defeat Aberdeen with a score of 2-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-offs. Dutch referee Serdar Gozubuyuk oversaw a game filled with intensity and controversy, with a total of seven yellow cards and one straight red card shown.
FCSB took the lead thanks to a goal by D. Birligea in the 32nd minute, assisted by D. Miculescu. However, the game became complicated for the Romanians when J. Cisotti received a red card in the 39th minute. Despite playing with ten men, FCSB managed to extend their lead at the beginning of the second half with a goal by D. Olaru, assisted again by Birligea.
Aberdeen did not give up and began to press, finding reward for their efforts with a goal by D. Polvara in the 61st minute, assisted by A. Aouchiche. The home pressure continued, and in the final minutes, E. Sokler scored the second goal for Aberdeen, assisted by A. Palaversa, bringing the final score to a draw that leaves the tie open for the return leg.
Although Aberdeen dominated ball possession (49% compared to FCSB’s 51%) and generated a greater number of goal opportunities (29 shots compared to FCSB’s 11), the effectiveness of the Romanian team in key moments was decisive. FCSB takes a valuable victory from Scotland, although they will need to improve their discipline for the return leg.
Substitutions aberdeen: at minute 46 S. Nilsen came in and L. Clarkson went out., at minute 46 A. Dorrington came in and M. Knoester went out., at minute 46 K. Yengi came in and E. Sokler went out., at minute 59 N. Milanovic came in and D. Polvara went out., at minute 59 G. Molloy came in and G. Shinnie went out.
Substitutions fcsb: at minute 46 F. Tanase came in and D. Olaru went out., at minute 46 V. Chiriches came in and M. Edjouma went out., at minute 46 V. Cretu came in and D. Kiki went out., at minute 72 A. Sut came in and M. Lixandru went out., at minute 90 D. Birligea came in and D. Politic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Aberdeen
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