Article by Ionuţ Coman – published on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 22:17 / Updated Wednesday, August 27, 2025 22:28
Romania no longer has a representative in the current season in the female version of the Champions League. Constanța Lighthouse left the competition after the first match, lost at the preliminary tour that takes place in Lithuania. The white-blue gave the limit tonight, 1-2, in front of the representative of the host country, Gintra.
With a significantly changed lot compared to the previous edition, the Romanian champion resisted until the 55th minute, when the Baltic opened the scoring through Brazilian Laura Sisanazzatto.
Lighthouse, eliminated from the Champions League
Eight minutes later, Ioana Stancu He resumed the hopes of qualification, restoring equality, with a strong shot. A huge error of the experience of Ana Maria Stanciu, who lost a ball near her own gate, led to a new change of marking table in the 83rd minute. Another Brazilian, Lidiana Ribeiro, took advantage and pointed out of the small box, bringing the victory for the hosts.
Despite the failure, the lighthouse can continue the European course this season. The constants will play on Saturday, from 11:00, for 3rd place at the Lithuania tour, with WFC Lankhuti. If he passes the champion of Georgia, defeated today with 5-0 Ukrainian by Vorskla Poltava, the band coached by Raluca Sârghe-Simes will go to the Europa League.
Played for the Lighthouse: Onyango – Stancu, Bratu, Stanciu, Mango – Istrate (90 Pârzariu), Boycheva, Cristea (64 Botojel) – Bălăceanu, Gnaly (64 Ivanova), Chiper.
