FCSB 3-0 » Red-blue impotence! Embarrassing in Arad, the champion risks saying “farewell” from the Romanian Cup

Chronicle by Remus Dinu, after UTA – FCSB 3-0: Chix with the reserves, the champion is humiliated in Arad

Without heavy-handed maintenance for Dinamo and with a downright experimental formula, FCSB aimed to extract the maximum from the trip from Arad, somewhat inversely proportional to the allocated resources.

I think that the objective of the Cup should have taken on more shape, judging by the state of affairs in League 1, the champion went to the “reserves” on “Francisc Neuman”, a rare opportunity to see Chiricheș, Kiki or Alhassan, Edjouma in person. Of course, also on the “foals” Dăncuș, Colibășanu and Necșulescu, an incredible chance for prime-time exposure.

It was the “youth” branch that was to bring FCSB the opening of the score. Colibășanu excellently found the other teenager from the champion's offense, but Necșulescu could not pierce Gorcea's goal from a favorable position (5').

Less homogeneous in this formula, the red-blues remained, for a good chunk of time, only with Necșulescu's chance, UTA gradually establishing itself in the leadership of the party.

In a sufficiently mature and cohesive set, “The Old Lady” fully exploited the guests' vulnerable point, but every time the left flank guarded by Kiki. That's how the opportunity was born in the 15th minute, when Zima rejected Marius Coman's deceptive execution in the corner.

More and more merged in their own third, FCSB rarely came out on the ramp, counting side by side with the statisticians the incursions and fixed phases strung by UTA.

Alin Roman forgot his finesse at home (25'), then Stolnik forgave Zima with his head (30').

The waves of youth…

Shaky, with Tavi Popescu wandering on the field, a shadow of the promise of a few years ago, FCSB complicated their match in the 31st minute. Even Necșulescu, close to scoring at the start, committed a foul that the VAR could not let go unnoticed.

The Mortal Kombat move on Benga earned him straight 'red' and the mission of Charalambous' boys got complicated.

In superiority, UTA constantly pressed, confusing Chiricheș until the threshold of an own goal. The “veteran” almost left Zima perplexed, but FCSB was lucky (43').

UTA “bites” after the break and settles the game. Where is FCSB?

The champion carried it as it carried it until the break, but the film of the red-blues was completely broken at the restart.

Without solutions, in a lethargy sister to indifference, the guests lasted only 10 minutes. In the 54th minute, Costache, launched with his heel by the wily Abdallah, unlocked the scoreboard with a surgical shot from the edge of the box.

Barely sent to the field by Mihalcea, the attacker from Madagascar showed his desire to play in the last stage of the championship. He provided another assist, this time to Marius Coman, whose “nouar” instincts did not fail (61').

It's 2-0 and it's not the most dangerous score, because FCSB wouldn't be able to score even until tomorrow in the current situation, with a man down and with your mind wondering where you're going!

Unused at all, Mihalcea's boys ran on automatic pilot to a predictable victory since the break, accompanied by the “olés” in the stands and the total inexpressiveness of Chiricheș&Co. Alomerovic's goal in the last minute of extra time only completed a horror night for Charalambous' bewildered side.

UTA is the leader and is in the “pole” to go to the “quarters”, FCSB risks leaving the competition if it does not beat in the last stage, in Craiova.

The updated ranking in Group B of the Romanian Cup

FINAL » UTA – FCSB 3-0

• HERE, information about the match + the history of direct duels
• They scored: Costache '54, Marius Coman 61', Alomerovic 90+4
• 4,211 spectators were present on “Francisc Neuman”, official number. The champion was cheered on by 150 fans, while the ultras of the Arad region boycotted the match.
• Necșulescu was eliminated in the 33rd minute, after the VAR analysis. The “wing” of the champion received a “red” after hitting Benga in full figure.

• At the end of the match, UTA destroyed FCSB, score 3-0.
• Min.90+4: The collapse of FCSB is complete. Alomerovic also scores, who performs a simple formality in front of the goal.
• Min. 90: The game is extended by four minutes.
• Min.88: Injury for the kid from Arad, Alexandru Matei, who writhes in pain on the lawn. Having barely entered the field, he complains of pain in his knee following a trivial phase and leaves the field on a stretcher.
• Min. 80: UTA dominates authoritatively, without creating any more scoring opportunities. There are 10 minutes left, the fate of the game is written.
• Min. 73: Abdallah's shot goes wide, after several minutes of play in which the Arad players hid the ball from the red-blues. “Oles” can be heard from the stands!
• Min.67:The invisible” Tavi Popescu is replaced, after an execrable performance! Another kid, Luca Ilie, comes in. FCSB seems to have surrendered its weapons!

• Min.61: UTA GOAL! The new entrant Abdallah is ideal for Marius Coman, and the “newbie” of the Aradians does not forgive from the area of ​​the point with lime.
• Min.57: Change at FCSB: David Popa enters, Colibășanu leaves the field.
• Min.55: The goal is validated, UTA takes the lead.
• Min.54: UTA GOAL! Valentin Costache beats Zima with a relentless left from 15-16 meters. Flawless finish by the former Dynamo player, and the “Old Lady” takes the lead! The phase is verified, casting doubt on the duel between Vlad Chiricheș and Marius Coman.
• Min.51: Odada's long range shot is twice saved by Zima. The execution went to the center and there was no way to fool the Czech goalkeeper of the champion.
• Min.46: The second half has begun! Mihalcea sends Hakim Abdallah into battle.
• Halftime in Arad, UTA – FCSB 0-0, with the red-blues developing inferiority from the 33rd minute.

• Min.45: The first half will be extended by two additional minutes.
• Min.44: Another notable chance for UTA, Stolnik's header goes wide.
• Min.43: Chiricheș, one step away from an own goal. The champion's “veteran” rejects chaotically, Zima is lucky.
• Min.41: Costache, from inside the box, sends a left foot wide.

• Min.33: The evening ends prematurely for Necșulescu. The Romanian central cancels the yellow card and eliminates the young footballer of the champion. Imprudence sanctioned, FCSB will play in “10”!
• Min. 31: Necșulescu is careless and makes Benga groggy, who feels himself on the lawn, after being hit with the boot in full figure. “Yellow” for FCSB's kid, while the party's commentators bring up the possibility of an outright “red”. The phase is analyzed by VAR!

Necșulescu's imprudence was sanctioned with “red”, after checking the phase at VAR / Capture Digi Sport

• Min.30: Good chance for UTA at the end of a set piece: Stolnik's header goes just wide of Zima's right post.
• Min. 25: UTA is dangerous on a quick counterattack, but Alin Roman finishes poorly from inside the box, from an extremely advantageous position.
• Min. 19: Necșulescu shoots from 25 meters, the ball goes far over Gorcea's goal.
• Min. 16: The defender Iacob tries to surprise from a distance, Zima catches the “torpedo” of the defender from Arada in two strokes.
• Min. 15: Important opportunity for UTA: Zima stretches out and rejects the “cross” sent by Coman in the corner.
• Min.11: Late foul committed by Kiki on Flavius ​​Iacob. Free kick for the hosts, no dangerous consequences.

• Min.7: Alin Roman sends a weak shot from outside the box, easy prey for Zima.
• Min. 5: What a good chance FCSB misses, but Necșulescu fails to score from a bidding position.
• Min. 4: Noutatea Necșulescu tries a bold incursion, but is dispossessed by the Arad footballers.
• Min.1: The game in Arad has started.

UTA and FCSB meet in one of the most attractive matches of the week in the Cup. The Red-Blues set out to take the lead of Group B, especially since the objective tends to become a primary one, judging by the twisted situation in the championship. Petrolul – Universitatea Craiova (tomorrow) and Sănătatea Cluj – Gloria Bistrița (1-2, played today) are the other two matches in the group.

UTA – FCSB, starting teams:

UTA: Gorcea – Iacob, Stolnik, Benga, Padula – Odada, Sota – Costache, Roman, Ţaroi – Coman
Reserves: Iliev, Tuțu, Poulolo, Alomerovic, Van Durmen, Ov. Popescu, Matei, Abdallah, Barbu
Coach: Adrian Mihalcea

FCSB: Zima – Pantea, Dăncuș, Chiricheș, Kiki – Edjouma, Alhassan – Colibășanu, Oct. Popescu, Necșulescu – Thiam
Reserves: M. Popa, Udrea, Ilie, Politic, Ciobanu, Alecsandroaie, Manolache, D. Popa
Coach: Elias Charalambous

Stadium: “Francisc Neuman”, Arad
Referee: Cătălin George Roman (Timișoara) / A1: Alexandru Filip (Constanța) / A2: Raul Constantin Ghiciulescu (Lugoj – Timiș) / VAR Referee: Szabolcs Kovacs (Carei – Satu Mare) / R: Ovidiu Florin Mazilu (Satu Mare) / Referees Observer: Marcel Savaniu (Satu Mare) / Game delegate: Felix Grigore (Bucharest)

First experimental “11” chosen by Charalambous

As expected, Charalambous relies on a completely new formula, including the Dăncuș, Colibășanu and Necșulescu rifles. Next to them, the “veteran” Vlad Chricheș, returned after more than two months in the red-blue team. The armband will be on Pantea's arm tonight.

The Romanian champions approach the trip from Arad without several starters, who are either injured or out for Saturday's derby with Dinamo.It is a certainty that the stars Bîrligea, Tănase Târnovanu, Radunovic, Olaru, Miculescu, Cisotti or Ngezana will not be on the pitch tonight. They didn't even make the trip to Arad.

The last direct match ended with a “fluvial” score in favor of the red-blues. On October 26, FCSB respected the people of Arada at the National Arena, score 4-0.