Sensational volley in Botoșani – Dinamo and change of leader in the Superliga » The goalkeeper jumped for nothing
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, November 24, 2025, 9:30 p.m. / Updated Monday, November 24, 2025 9:32 p.m.
Sebastian Mailat (27 years old), the left winger of FC Botoșani, opened the scoring with a superb goal in the match with Dinamofrom round number 17 in the Superliga.
The goal of the Moldovans came in the 44th minute, just before the break, contrary to the course of the game, taking into account that the Dinamo players had missed the most important opportunities of the first part.
PHOTO GALLERY. The superb goal scored by Sebastian Mailat in FC Botoșani – Dinamo
Andrei Miron took a free kick from his own half. The central defender sent a long ball towards Kovtalyuk. The attacker was in the opponent's box and was dueling with an opponent. He managed to place the ball perfectly for Mailat, coming from behind.
The star of Botoşani sent an extremely strong volley, which did not give Epassy a chance, even if the shot was in the middle of the goal.
The ball soared over the keeper, then went straight into the net, leaving Epassy helpless despite the bounce.
It was the 7th goal scored by Sebastian Mailat in the 16 Superliga matches he played in this season. He also has 3 assists.
It was the goal that propelled Valeriu Iftime's team directly to first place. At the break of the match in Moldova, Botoșani was the leader, with 35 points, tied with Rapid, and Dinamo ranked 4th, with 30 points.
Ionel Danciulescu: “Epassy made a mistake with Mailat's goal”
Former striker Ionel Danciulescu believes that Epassy is partly to blame for this goal.
“This sensational goal comes, but from my point of view it is also a mistake by Epassy. When a teammate is in a duel with the opponent, you are not allowed to go out. He went out and was caught on the wrong foot. But Mailat's shot is sensational”, said Danciulescu, to Digi Sport.
FC Botosani (4-2-3-1): Anestis – Creț, A. Miron, Diaw, Pavlovic – E. Papa, Petro – Mitrov, Ongenda, Mailat – Kovtalyuk
Reserves: Kukic, M. Munoz, Aldair, Bordeianu, Pănoiu, Andrei Dumitru, Antonio Dumitru, Bodișteanu, Dumiter, E. Lopez
Coach Leo Grozavu
Dinamo (4-3-3): Epassy – Ikoko, Boateng, Stoinov, Opruț – Gnahore, Mărginean, Cîrjan – Armstrong, Karamoko, Caragea
reserves: Roșca, Tabuncic, Milanov, Perica, Mazilu, Bordușanu, Soare, Kyriakou, Toader, Bărbulescu, Al. Pop
Coach Zeljko Kopic
