FCSB eliminates LASK and qualifies for the 3rd preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League
Romanian team wins 2-1 in Austria and 4-2 on aggregate
FCSB has qualified for the 3rd preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League after eliminating LASK with a 2-1 away win (4-2 on aggregate).
The Romanian team scored through Florinel Coman in the 1st half and Andrei Cordea in the 2nd half, while LASK scored through Husein Balic in the 2nd half.
FCSB will now face either Vikingur Reykjavik or Shkupi in the 3rd preliminary round.
Match summary
FCSB started the game well and took the lead through Florinel Coman in the 1st half. The Romanian winger cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
LASK equalised through Husein Balic in the 2nd half, but FCSB regained the lead through Andrei Cordea in the 2nd half.
FCSB held on to their lead and secured a 2-1 away win (4-2 on aggregate).
Reaction
"We are very happy to have qualified for the 3rd preliminary round," said FCSB coach Nicolae Dica. "LASK is a good team, but we played well and deserved to win."
"We are now focused on the next round and we will do our best to reach the group stage," added Dica.
Conclusion
FCSB's win is a major achievement for the Romanian club. They have now reached the 3rd preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League for the first time in their history.
FCSB will now face either Vikingur Reykjavik or Shkupi in the 3rd preliminary round. The Romanian team will be confident of reaching the group stage if they can maintain their good form.
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