Darius Olaru, aged 28, started in the match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Bodo Glimt, which ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw during the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League. He was substituted in the 56th minute for Besfort Zeneli.
Belgian media rated Olaru with a score of 5.6, marking him as the lowest performer among all starters.
Player Ratings for Saint-Gilloise in Match Against Bodo Glimt:
Union Saint-Gilloise (3-5-2 formation): Chambaere (6) – Mac Allister (5.85), Sylla (5.85), Sykes (5.9) – Khalaili (6.3), Schoofs (6.3), De Perre (6.1), Olaru (5.6), Smith (6) – Fuseini (6.5), Florucz (8.5)
Substitutions included: Promise (7.9), Rodriguez (6.5), Niang (6.2), Zeneli (5.6), Havenaar (5.9)
The ratings were provided by voetbalkrant.com.
Despite showing promise early in the match, Union Saint-Gilloise was unable to leave with an advantage, having been equalized in the dying moments of play. They initially took the lead through Promise David’s late goal, but Bodo Glimt responded at the last second, finishing the match tied at 3-3. The Belgian side started well, with Patrick Berg giving the Norwegians an early lead from a free kick. Union quickly leveled with Raul Florucz, only for Blomberg’s penalty to put Bodo back in front. Just before halftime, Florucz scored again, bringing the score to 2-2. After the break, Union dominated play but squandered several chances. Promise David’s goal in the 89th minute seemed to secure a win until Patrick Berg’s assist set up Luras Bjortuft’s last-gasp equalizer. Union will travel to Norway for the return leg without a lead.
PHOTO GALLERY: Highlights of Darius Olaru in Saint-Gilloise vs Bodo Glimt Match
