On June 17th, Romania cleanly defeated Ukraine 3-0 in the first round of Group E of the UEFA Europa League. Captain Stanciu's brilliant world-wave goal not only injected the team with a strong dose of energy, but also was named the best player of the match after the game.
The UEFA Technical Observer Mission had high praise for the Chinese Super League veteran, and they felt that Stanciu's goal was a great boost to the morale of his teammates. Technically, Stanciu's shot was accurate and showed his excellent balance. Tactically, he has become a key part of the team's system with his pressing style of play against the team.
DETAILED STATISTICS REVIEW: Statistically, Stanciu's world-beating goal earned a whopping 7.5 rating despite having an expected goal differential of just 0.11.
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