Alexandru Gatcan’s team FC Rostov drew 1-1 with Manchester United in the first-leg match of the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Europa League. The Moldovan halfback was captain at FC Rostov and played throughout the game, IPN reports.
In the 25th minute, Gatcan was warned for striking Ibrahimovic and will be suspended for the March 16 return match that will be played in Old Trafford. Armenian halfback Mkhitaryan opened the score in the 35th minute, while Bukharov drew for Rostov in the 53rd minute.
Alexandru Gatcan has played for FC Rostov since 2008. He was three times named the best Moldovan footballer, in 2013, 2015 and 2016.
