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FCSB beats Lask Linz in a match full of cards and emotions
FCSB defeated Lask Linz 1-0 in a match marked by a large number of yellow cards and a last-minute goal. The match, corresponding to the UEFA Europa League Play-off stage, was played at Stadionul Steaua in Bucharest.
The match began with a fast pace and both teams had chances to score. However, the first half was characterized by aggression and fouls. In the 31st minute, S. Ngezana of FCSB received the first yellow card of the match. The tension increased in the following minutes, with Lask Linz receiving their first yellow card in the 41st minute through V. Berisha.
In the second half, both teams made changes to try to turn the tide of the match. FCSB, in particular, made two changes at the start of the second half, giving them a boost that resulted in greater possession of the ball. Lask Linz responded with three yellow cards in the first minutes of the second half, a sign of their growing desperation.
FCSB continued to look for the winning goal and finally achieved it in the 90th minute, when D. Olaru scored with a header after a cross from M. Edjouma. FCSB’s joy was marred by the fifth yellow for the Romanian team, received by F. Tanase, in the same minute.
The match statistics reflect the intensity of the encounter: FCSB dominated possession of the ball with 58%, while Lask Linz remained with 42%. In terms of shots, FCSB had 6 attempts, with 3 on target and 2 off target, while Lask Linz had 8, with 3 on target and 4 off target. Both teams made 9 corners, but Lask Linz committed a total of 19 fouls, while FCSB only 9. In yellow cards, Lask Linz ended with 4 while FCSB with 2.
FCSB takes the victory in a match that has demonstrated the importance of concentration and the ability to respond until the end.
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Substitutions lask linz: at minute 38 L. Pintor came in and S. Horvath went out., at minute 86 A. Tibidi came in and M. Usor went out., at minute 90 J. Boateng came in and M. Bogarde went out.
Substitutions fcsb: at minute 46 D. Popa came in and A. Baluta went out., at minute 46 M. Edjouma came in and B. Alhassan went out., at minute 72 V. Chiriches came in and A. Sut went out., at minute 77 W. Baeten came in and D. Miculescu went out., at minute 77 O. Popescu came in and F. Tanase went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FCSB
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Lask Linz
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