Live Text: FC Botoșani vs. Metaloglobus in Superliga Round 26
FC Botoșani will face off against Metaloglobus in Superliga Round 26 on February 8, 2026. This match is crucial for both teams as they aim to achieve their respective season goals.
Match Details
The match will kick off at 17:00 at the Municipal Stadium in Botoșani. It will be officiated by referee Radu Petrescu, assisted by linesmen Radu Ghinguleac and Daniel Vlase.
Teams and Lineups
- FC Botoșani (1-4-2-3-1): Anestis; Friday Adams, Miron, Suta, Creț; Papa, Petro; Pănoiu, Ongenda, E. Lopez; Kovtalyuk.
- Reserves: Kukic, Pavlovic, Bodișteanu, G. David, C. Ferreira, M. Dumitru, David, D. Dumitru, Dumiter, Mitrov, Mailat, Aldair, Cîmpanu.
- Metaloglobus (1-4-4-2): Gavrilaș; D. Irimia, G. Dumitru, Bădescu, A. Sava; Ghimfuș, A. Irimia, Bruno Carvalho, Lis; Visic, Huiban.
- Reserves: Nedelcovici, Abbey, Cestor, Pasagic, A. Sârbu, Ely Fernandes, Zakir, Toutou, A. Gheorghe, R. Neacșu.
Team Context
FC Botoșani is currently ranked 7th in the Superliga, with 39 points after 25 matches. They lost their last game against FCSB, the reigning champions, by a score of 1-2. A victory against Metaloglobus would propel Botoșani back into the playoff positions.
Conversely, Metaloglobus sits at the bottom of the league table, with only 11 points. They are coming off a defeat at home against Csikszereda, losing 0-1, and need a win to improve their standing.
Previous Encounters
The two teams have met once this season, with FC Botoșani securing a 2-0 victory in their earlier encounter on September 29.
Coaching Insights
Leo Grozavu, FC Botoșani’s head coach, emphasized the importance of effort and sacrifice on the field. He urged his players not to underestimate Metaloglobus and highlighted their potential to spring surprises. Grozavu stated, “No match is won before it starts. We must be vigilant and ready to work hard to achieve a positive result.”
Viewing Options
Fans can follow the match live through various sources, including Filmogaz.com and local sports networks, Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.
This clash represents a pivotal moment for both teams in the ongoing Superliga season. As FC Botoșani aims to reclaim their position in the playoff race and Metaloglobus seeks to climb from the bottom, all eyes will be on the outcome of this important fixture.
