Romanian Super Liga Round 27: FC Botosani 3-2 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia In a dramatic encounter at the Stadionul Municipal in Botosani, the home side secured a vital 3-2 victory over FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia in a match that swung back and forth until the final whistle. The result provided a crucial three points for Botosani in their mid-table campaign, while Slobozia were left to rue missed opportunities in their fight for survival. The match exploded into life early on, with Botosani taking the lead inside the opening ten minutes through a well-worked team move finished by their striker. Unirea Slobozia responded with resilience, drawing level midway through the first half from a set-piece header. The visitors then stunned the home crowd by taking the lead just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error to go into the break ahead. The second half saw Botosani increase the pressure, and they were rewarded with an equalizer around the hour mark following a sustained period of possession. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when a Botosani winger cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot that found the bottom corner, sending the home supporters into raptures. The key focus point was the sheer attacking intent from both sides, with defensive solidity taking a back seat. Botosani's midfield engine was instrumental in their comeback, constantly driving the team forward. For Slobozia, their goalkeeper made several key saves to keep them in contention, but the defensive lapses ultimately proved costly. This victory moves FC Botosani several places up the Super Liga table, solidifying a comfortable position in the top half. For FC Unirea Slobozia, the defeat leaves them perilously close to the relegation zone, increasing the pressure for results in the remaining fixtures of the season. Post-match, the Botosani manager praised his team's character: "We showed great heart to come back twice. This is the spirit we need." The Slobozia coach was pragmatic: "We played our part in a great game but made individual mistakes at the worst times. We must learn quickly." Lineups: FC Botosani: Moldovan; Târnovan, Dros, Haruț, Oanea; Roman, Florescu; Enache, Bălan, Miron; Roman. FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia: Irimia; Bădescu, Dănuleas, Bălan, Popescu; Băluță, Bălașa; Ciobanu, Nistor, Căpățînă; Rondón.