BUCHAREST, Romania (Interstat) — FCSB opened its Europa League season with a wild 4-3 victory over Feyenoord on Thursday at Arena Naţională, defying a late rally by the Dutch side.

The Romanian club built a commanding 3-0 lead by the 44th minute with goals from Siyabonga Ngezana, Casper Tengstedt and Quinten Timber. Feyenoord substitute Leo Sauer pulled one back early in the second half, but Mihai Toma quickly restored the three-goal margin.

Mamadou Thiam scored for Feyenoord in the 86th minute, setting up a tense finale. Florin Tănase sealed the win for FCSB in the fifth minute of stoppage time with a final goal. The result gave FCSB a winning start in Europe while Feyenoord began with a loss.