Romania’s Unirea Urziceni Defeats FC Sevilla 1-0 In Champions League

Unirea began the match on the attack and Pablo Brandan had a goal disallowed for offside in the second minute, while Sevilla gradually took over the game.

Sevilla continued to attack and Manuel „Lolo” Ortiz’s free kick in the 15th was saved by Unirea goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis.

Unirea was more aggressive in the second half, and forward Dacian Varga shot just over the bar in the 75th.

Sevilla created a number of corners as it pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but couldn’t take advantage.

„It is an extraordinary victory for the Romanian football, but it didn’t qualify us yet,” said Unirea coach Dan Petrescu, adding „we still have one more match.”

Unirea Urziceni: 1. Arlauskis – 23. Bordeanu, 6. Galamaz, 24. Maftei, 4. Mehmedovici, 19. Brandan – 9. D. Varga (17. Semedo ’89), 18. Ricardo (10. Paduretu ’90+4), 32. I. Apostol, 30. S. Frunza (21. T. Balan ’64) – 7. Bilasco. Coach: Dan Petrescu.

FC Sevilla: 13. Javi Varas – 24. Konko, 17. S. Sanchez, 3. Dragutinovici, , 18. Fernando Navarro – 7. Jesus Navas, 23. Lolo (11. Renato ’62), 8. Zokora, 16. Capel (10. Luis Fabiano ’62) – 19. Negredo (25. Perotti ’70), 12. Kanoute. Coach: Manuel Jimenez.

Yellow cards: Ricardo ’23, I. Apostol ’49, Galamaz ’75, Maftei ’82 / Navas ’52.

Referee: Tom Henning Ovrebo (Norway).