FC Botosani 3-2 Unirea Slobozia
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FC Botosani won: FC Botosani 3-2 Unirea Slobozia in the Romanian Liga I (Round 1) on Mon, 16 Mar 2026 at Stadionul Municipal, Botoşani. FC Botosani goals: George Miron 31', Andrei Dumiter 89', Elhadji Pape Diaw 90'+1. Unirea Slobozia goals: Denys Yanakov 12', Mykola Kovtalyuk 34' (og). Sent off: Mykola Kovtalyuk (38'). Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: George Miron (8).
Match report
FC Botosani beat Unirea Slobozia 3-2
FC Botosani came from behind to beat Unirea Slobozia 3-2 at Stadionul Municipal on Monday 16 March in the Romanian Liga I.
Denys Yanakov put Unirea Slobozia ahead on 12' (0-1), George Miron levelled for FC Botosani on 31' (1-1), an own goal by Mykola Kovtalyuk restored Unirea Slobozia's lead on 34' (1-2), Andrei Dumiter levelled for FC Botosani on 89' (2-2) and Elhadji Pape Diaw restored FC Botosani's lead on 90+1' (3-2).
Elhadji Pape Diaw's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Mykola Kovtalyuk (FC Botosani) was sent off on 38'.
FC Botosani had 72% of the ball, shots were 12-6 (5-1 on target).
George Miron (Botoșani) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 1,512. Referee: Marcel Birsan.
Match stats
| FC Botosani | Unirea Slobozia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 9 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 467 (82%) | 146 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 1 |
Lineups
FC Botosani (4-2-3-1): Giannis Anestis, Narcis Ilaș, George Miron, Elhadji Pape Diaw, Alexandru Țigănașu, Enriko Papa, Charles Petro, Zoran Mitrov, Hervin Ongenda, Sebastian Mailat, Mykola Kovtalyuk
Unirea Slobozia (3-4-2-1): Denis Rusu, Esteban Orozco, Marius Antoche, Oleksandr Safronov, Andrei Dorobanțu, Alexandru Albu, Teodor Lungu, Andrei Dragu, Cristian Ponde, Denys Yanakov, Renato Espinoza
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Denys Yanakov (Unirea Slobozia)
- 31' · Goal · George Miron (FC Botosani)
- 34' · Goal · Mykola Kovtalyuk (Unirea Slobozia)
- 36' · Yellow card · Marius Antoche (Unirea Slobozia)
- 38' · Red card · Mykola Kovtalyuk (FC Botosani)
- 46' · Substitution · Andrei Dumiter for Enriko Papa (FC Botosani)
- 60' · Substitution · Vlad Pop for Alexandru Albu (Unirea Slobozia)
- 60' · Substitution · Guy Dahan for Renato Espinoza (Unirea Slobozia)
- 60' · Substitution · Cristian Bărbuț for Denys Yanakov (Unirea Slobozia)
- 63' · Substitution · Ștefan Bodișteanu for Zoran Mitrov (FC Botosani)
- 65' · Yellow card · Marius Croitoru (FC Botosani)
- 66' · Yellow card · Esteban Orozco (Unirea Slobozia)
- 70' · Substitution · Aldaír Ferreira for Sebastian Mailat (FC Botosani)
- 73' · Substitution · Ionuţ Coadă for Teodor Lungu (Unirea Slobozia)
- 89' · Goal · Andrei Dumiter (FC Botosani)
- 89' · Yellow card · Guy Dahan (Unirea Slobozia)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Elhadji Pape Diaw (FC Botosani)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Patrick Dulcea for Cristian Ponde (Unirea Slobozia)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Mihai Bordeianu for Hervin Ongenda (FC Botosani)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Riad Šuta for Ștefan Bodișteanu (FC Botosani)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2024: FC Botosani 4, draws 1, Unirea Slobozia 1.
Questions
Who won FC Botosani vs Unirea Slobozia?
FC Botosani won, 3-2 (Romanian Liga I) on Mon, 16 Mar 2026.
When and where is FC Botosani vs Unirea Slobozia?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 15:30 UTC at Stadionul Municipal, Botoşani, Romanian Liga I.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Botosani and Unirea Slobozia?
In 6 league meetings since 2024: FC Botosani 4 wins, 1 draws, Unirea Slobozia 1 wins (goals 10-4).