FC Botosani went head-to-head with Otelul in the Relegation Group of the Liga 1 in Romania on April 14. Otelul wrapped up the match with a 0-1 triumph.
The game turned on the 29th minute when Samuel Teles found the net, putting Otelul ahead and ultimately sealing the victory.
In what promises to be a thrilling clash, Botosani and Otelul meet again, 5 months after the Liga 1 encounter that concluded in a 0-0 stalemate. Botosani come into this match following a defeat to UTA Arad on April 5, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Addressing their defensive shortcomings will be a priority for progress, since their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three matches.
Otelul, compared to their opponent's recent loss, come into this clash with momentum, following three straight victories against Politehnica Iasi, Buzau and Focsani in their most recent games. Their form at the back has been sharp lately, as evidenced by three consecutive clean sheets.
In this Liga 1 Relegation Group showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for FC Botosani and Otelul throughout the campaign. Botosani’s attacking options, shaped by Leontin Florian Grozavu’s vision, have been bolstered by Adrian Chica Rosa, the team’s top scorer, and Zoran Mitrov, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Liga 1 Relegation Group, Mitrov has been Botosani’s standout scorer with four goals, and continues to shine as their top assist provider, with one goal-creating pass this term. Botosani’s attacking depth is further showcased by Enzo Lopez, Stefan Bodisteanu and Hervin Ongenda, who have each made valuable contributions this season.
Meanwhile, Otelul’s leading scorer Frederic Maciel and Alexandru Pop have played significant roles in the team’s attack, guided by Lazlo Gyorgy Balint, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Maciel has emerged as Otelul’s leading scorer in Liga 1 Relegation Group this season, netting one goal, while also leading the team in assists, having set up two goals this campaign. Adding further support are Juri Cisotti, Stipe Juric and Miguel Silva, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
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FC Botosani kicked off the game with Giannis Anestis, Michael Pavlovic, Paul Iacob, Patricio Matricardi, Adams Friday, Enriko Papa who got substituted by George Campanu on the 87th minute, Robert Filip who got substituted by Zoran Mitrov on the 46th minute, Hervin Ongenda who got substituted by Stefan Bodisteanu on the 88th minute, Aldair Caputo Ferreira, Jaly Mouaddib who got substituted by Charles Petro on the 46th minute and Adrian Chica Rosa who got substituted by Enzo Lopez on the 64th minute as starters, with Luka Kukic, Romario Benzar, Alejandro Salomon, Alexandru Tiganasu, Andrei Miron, Alin Seroni, George Gligor, Charles Petro, Zoran Mitrov, Stefan Bodisteanu, George Campanu and Enzo Lopez on the bench.
Otelul's starting eleven were Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca, Milen Zhelev, Jonathan Cisse, Nikola Stevanovic, Miguel Silva, Samuel Teles who got substituted by Nelut Rosu on the 90th minute, Diego Zivulic, Samy Bourard who got substituted by Joao Lameira on the 69th minute, Razvan Tanasa who got substituted by Albert Hofman on the 69th minute, Eric Bicfalvi who got substituted by Jovan Markovic on the 76th minute and Frederic Maciel who got substituted by Maxim Cojocaru on the 90th minute, with Darius Paharnicu, Martin Angha, Julian Bonilla, David Maftei, Andrei Rus, Joao Lameira, Maxim Cojocaru, Nelut Rosu, Albert Hofman, Jovan Markovic, Luca Andronache and Stiven Plaza on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card nine times throughout the game. Giannis Anestis, Milen Zhelev, Jaly Mouaddib, Samy Bourard, Diego Zivulic, Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca, Joao Lameira, Nikola Stevanovic and Adams Friday were the ones to receive it.
The teams have met five times since August 2023. FC Botosani have won once, Otelul twice, while the remaining matches ended in draws. The last time these teams met was on November 8, 2024, in the Liga 1 of Romania, concluding in a 0-0 draw. In total, Botosani have managed four goals in these five meetings, compared to Otelul's five. So far, Otelul have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against FC Botosani.
FC Botosani have won three of their six matches in Liga 1 Relegation Group this season, with zero draws and three defeats, netting eight goals (1.33 per match) and conceding eight (1.33 per match). In Liga 1 Relegation Group, Otelul have played six matches, winning five, drawing zero and losing one, scoring nine goals, averaging 1.50 per match, while conceding two, an average of 0.33 per match.
FC Botosani are coming off a loss in their last match against UTA Arad, while Otelul's recent form includes three consecutive wins, having won Politehnica Iasi, FC Buzau and Focsani in their last three matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Botosani have claimed nine victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn five times, while in their last twenty matches, Otelul have recorded seven wins, eight losses, and five draws.
As always, Romania Liga 1 Relegation Group's live standings are availble and updated in real time. FC Botosani occupy 6th spot with 25 points in six matches, while Otelul are 1st with 31 points from their six games.
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