Gigi Becali Decides Ștefan Târnovanu’s Fate Following Major Blunder in Basel
FCSB faced a significant defeat against Basel, losing 3-1 in their fourth match of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The Romanian champions began the match with ten players after goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu received a red card in the 12th minute. This early setback allowed the Swiss team to take control and ultimately secure victory.
Gigi Becali’s Decision on Ștefan Târnovanu
Following Târnovanu’s major blunder, Gigi Becali, FCSB’s owner, made a pivotal decision regarding the goalkeeper’s future. Despite the red card incident, which occurred when Târnovanu handled the ball outside the penalty area, Becali confirmed that the goalkeeper would continue to start in upcoming league matches.
Match Details Against Basel
- Match result: Basel 3 – 1 FCSB
- Event: UEFA Europa League group stage
- Date: Recent match
- Key incident: Târnovanu sent off in the 12th minute
Becali emphasized the importance of supporting Târnovanu rather than punishing him. He stated, “What do we do, destroy him? He made one mistake, and that’s it.” The owner believes that Târnovanu should not be sidelined but rather encouraged to regain confidence for the Romanian Superliga matches.
Match Overview
The match did not unfold as FCSB had hoped. Expectations were high, but Basel quickly demonstrated their superiority. In the 12th minute, Basel captain Xherdan Shaqiri delivered an excellent pass to striker Broschinski, who approached the goal. Târnovanu attempted to intercept but ended up committing a foul, leading to his immediate expulsion from the game.
The consequences of this early red card were immediate, as Basel capitalized on the numerical advantage. Despite protests from Târnovanu regarding the referee’s decision, the outcome was decisive, consolidating Basel’s dominance in the group.
Becali’s decision to keep Târnovanu in the lineup reflects a commitment to nurturing young talent, even after a critical error in such an important match.
