FCSB Survives! Nail-Biter Finish vs Inter D'Escaldes in Champions League!

FCSB Advances After Tense Clash with Inter D'Escaldes!

Johannesburg, South Africa - Football fans were on the edge of their seats as FCSB narrowly secured their passage to the next round of Champions League qualifying despite a 2-1 defeat to Inter D'Escaldes. The Romanian giants ultimately prevailed 4-3 on aggregate after a hard-fought tie.

The match, held at Nou Estadi Encamp, saw Inter D'Escaldes put up a valiant fight. Alexandre Llovet's late goal in the 88th minute gave the Andorran side hope, but Risto Radunovic's earlier strike proved crucial for FCSB.

The first leg advantage, secured with a 3-1 victory in Bucharest, proved decisive for FCSB. Despite the pressure from Inter D'Escaldes, they managed to hold on and avoid extra time. The game ended with a flurry of activity, with the fourth official adding five minutes of added time, keeping supporters in suspense until the final whistle.

FCSB, who qualified for the Champions League preliminaries after dominating the Romanian league last season, now advance to face either TNS or Shkendija in the next round. Coach Elias Charalambous will be hoping for a smoother passage as they aim for a coveted spot in the league phase.

The match wasn't without its drama. While Inter D'Escaldes showed incredible resilience, FCSB's experience and first-leg lead proved too much to overcome. This victory highlights the unpredictable nature of Champions League qualifying and sets the stage for more thrilling encounters ahead. Football fans in South Africa and around the world will be eagerly anticipating FCSB's next challenge.

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