UTA Arad 2-1 FC Botosani
Updated
UTA Arad won: UTA Arad 2-1 FC Botosani in the Romanian Liga I (Round 27) on Sun, 15 Feb 2026 at Stadionul Francisc von Neuman, Arad. UTA Arad goals: Dmytro Pospelov 22', Valentin Costache 90' (pen). FC Botosani goals: George Cimpanu 77'. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Valentin Costache (8.8).
Match report
UTA Arad beat FC Botosani 2-1
UTA Arad narrowly beat FC Botosani 2-1 at Stadionul Francisc von Neuman on Sunday 15 February in the Romanian Liga I.
Dmytro Pospelov put UTA Arad ahead on 22' (1-0), George Cimpanu levelled for FC Botosani on 77' (1-1) and Valentin Costache restored UTA Arad's lead from the penalty spot on 90' (2-1).
Valentin Costache's 90' strike proved decisive.
UTA Arad had 38% of the ball, shots were 18-19 (7-4 on target).
Valentin Costache (UTA Arad) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 3,783. Referee: George Gaman.
Match stats
| UTA Arad | FC Botosani | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Total shots | 18 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 26 |
| Big chances | 7 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 181 (64%) | 347 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total shots | 18 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 9 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 10 |
Lineups
UTA Arad (4-2-3-1): Arpad Tordai, Mark Tutu, Florent Poulolo, Dmytro Pospelov, Din Alomerovic, Sota Mino, Richard Odada, Valentin Costache, Alin Roman, Marinos Tzionis, Hakim Abdallah
FC Botosani (4-1-3-2): Giannis Anestis, Adams Friday, Riad Suta, George Miron, Razvan Cret, Charles Petro, Mihai Bordeianu, Hervin Ongenda, Stefan Panoiu, Enzo Lopez, Ioan Dumiter
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Dmytro Pospelov (UTA Arad)
- 38' · Yellow card · Mark Tutu (UTA Arad)
- 46' · Substitution · George Cimpanu for Stefan Panoiu (FC Botosani)
- 46' · Substitution · Sebastian Mailat for Enzo Lopez (FC Botosani)
- 58' · Substitution · Mykola Kovtalyuk for Ioan Dumiter (FC Botosani)
- 62' · Yellow card · Dmytro Pospelov (UTA Arad)
- 67' · Substitution · Luka Gojkovic for Marinos Tzionis (UTA Arad)
- 72' · Substitution · Stefan Bodisteanu for Hervin Ongenda (FC Botosani)
- 77' · Goal · George Cimpanu (FC Botosani)
- 81' · Substitution · Denis Hrezdac for Richard Odada (UTA Arad)
- 86' · Substitution · Flavius Iacob for Luka Gojkovic (UTA Arad)
- 86' · Substitution · Denis Taroi for Mark Tutu (UTA Arad)
- 90' · Goal · Valentin Costache (UTA Arad)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Valentin Costache (UTA Arad)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Adrian Mihalcea (UTA Arad)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Alex Bota for Mihai Bordeianu (FC Botosani)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Giannis Anestis (FC Botosani)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2020: UTA Arad 8, draws 4, FC Botosani 6.
Questions
Who won UTA Arad vs FC Botosani?
UTA Arad won, 2-1 (Romanian Liga I) on Sun, 15 Feb 2026.
When and where is UTA Arad vs FC Botosani?
Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 12:00 UTC at Stadionul Francisc von Neuman, Arad, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between UTA Arad and FC Botosani?
In 18 league meetings since 2020: UTA Arad 8 wins, 4 draws, FC Botosani 6 wins (goals 23-20).