Match Analysis: Romania vs Finland
Romania vs Finland ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Romania beat Finland 1-0.
Goals: N. Bancu (Romania, 30').
Romania had 38% possession to Finland's 62%, with 18.00 shots to 13.00.
N. Bancu (Romania) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Nikolai AlhoYellow Card
FinlandOut: D. OShaughnessyIn: R. Jensen
FinlandN. BancuG. Puşcaş
RomaniaOut: Octavian PopescuIn: S. Hanca
RomaniaGeorge PușcașYellow Card
RomaniaOut: T. PukkiIn: U. Nissilä
FinlandOut: N. AlhoIn: M. Soisalo
FinlandOut: D. OlaruIn: A. Crețu
RomaniaOut: A. CicâldăuIn: R. Marin
RomaniaJoel PohjanpaloYellow Card
FinlandOut: D. SorescuIn: V. Mihăilă
RomaniaOut: L. VäisänenIn: B. Källman
FinlandTEAM DATA
Match statistics
RomaniaStatistic
Finland
38%
Possession
62%
18
Total Shots
13
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
7
6
Blocked Shots
3
11
Shots Inside Box
7
7
Shots Outside Box
6
5
Corners
3
1
Offsides
0
16
Fouls
12
1
Yellow Cards
2
311
Total Passes
522
236
Accurate Passes
447
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Romania
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: E. Iordănescu
Starting XI
- 1F. NiţăG
- 2A. RațiuD
- 6V. ChiricheșD
- 7Octavian PopescuM
- 8A. CicâldăuM
- 9G. PuşcaşF
- 11N. BancuD
- 14M. MarinM
- 15A. BurcăD
- 20D. OlaruM
- 22D. SorescuM
Substitutes (12)
- 3CamoraD
- 4S. HancaM
- 5A. CrețuD
- 10A. MaximM
- 12H. MoldovanG
- 13V. MihăilăF
- 16M. AioaniG
- 17A. RusD
- 18R. MarinM
- 19F. TănaseM
- 21M. ȘtefănescuM
- 23A. MitrițăF
Finland
Formation 5-3-2 · Coach: M. Kanerva
Starting XI
- 2L. VäisänenD
- 3D. O'ShaughnessyD
- 4R. IvanovD
- 6G. KamaraM
- 8R. LodM
- 10T. PukkiF
- 11R. SchüllerM
- 12J. JoronenG
- 17N. AlhoD
- 18J. UronenD
- 20J. PohjanpaloF
Substitutes (12)
- 1L. HrádeckýG
- 5M. TenhoD
- 7R. TaylorM
- 9B. KällmanF
- 13L. LingmanM
- 14O. ValakariM
- 15S. VäisänenD
- 16U. NissiläM
- 19R. JensenD
- 21M. SoisaloF
- 22I. NiskanenM
- 23C. ErikssonG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Romania
N. Bancu
Rating 7.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Finland
J. Joronen
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Romania
G. Puşcaş
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 2 SOT
4
Romania
F. Niţă
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Finland
R. Schüller
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Finland
R. Lod
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
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Romania vs Finland match analysis
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