Fotbal Club Petrocub Hîncești, commonly known as Petrocub Hîncești (), or simply Petrocub, is a Moldovan professional football club from Hîncești. They play in the Moldovan Liga, the top tier of Moldovan football. Its home ground is the Municipal Stadium in Hîncești.
History In January 2024, Petrocub Hîncești entered into a partnership with an unnamed investment company, which also saw former Asante Kotoko CEO, Nana Yaw Amponsah, being named as the new President of the club. On 18 May 2024, after a 4–1 victory over Zimbru Chișinău, Petrocub Hîncești have been declared champions of the Super Liga for the first time in their history. Shortly after winning the title, the Samaritan Investment Group led by Nana Yaw Amponsah decided to end their collaboration with the club and moved to another Moldovan team Spartanii Sportul. On 13 August 2024, after winning their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie against The New Saints, they advanced to the play-off round. However, they were ultimately defeated by Ludogorets Razgrad, which moved them down to the league phase of the UEFA Conference League, making them only the second Moldovan team to reach the group or league stage of a UEFA club competition.
Emblem Since, their symbol used to always looks like the Black-White logo, as their 2nd emblem is Salty-Yellow (Noble Knight (Cool shade of blue), Red, and Green. Same as the Black and White logo).
Players
Honours Liga Winners (2): 2023–24, 2025–26 Divizia B Winners (2): 2004–05, 2013–14 Cupa Moldovei Winners (2): 2019–20, 2023–24
League history SeasonLeagueCupSuper CupEuropeTop scorer (league)Division2013–143rd 1st161303451239——2014–152nd 2nd221363552145Round of 16—— Vladimir Ambros (25)2015–161st8th276318215321Round of 16—— Roman Șumchin (7)2016–176th3081012313834Semi-finals——20173rd18756251626Semi-finals—— Vladimir Ambros (9)20183rd281297382845Quarter-finals—UEL1Q Vladimir Ambros (12)20193rd281486342150Winners—UEL1Q Vadim Gulceac (6) Dan Taras (6)2020–212nd362583821883Semi-finals—UEL1Q Sergiu Plătică (11)2021–222nd282044622064Quarter-finals—UECL2Q Vladimir Ambros (17)2022–232nd241464361748Semi-finals—UECL3Q Marius Iosipoi (7)2023–241st241572591252Winners—UECL2Q Vladimir Ambros (10) Mihai Plătică (10)2024–254th241077402637Quarter-finals—UCLUELUECL2QPOLP Marin Căruntu (4) Dan Pușcaș (4)2025–261st312272402673Semi-finals—UECL2Q Petru Popescu (15)
European record
CompetitionPlayedWonDrewLostGFGAGDWin% Legend: GF = Goals For. GA = Goals Against. GD = Goal Difference.
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate 2018–19 UEFA Europa League1Q Osijek 1−1 1–2 2–3 2019–20 UEFA Europa League1Q AEK Larnaca 0–1 0–1 0–2 2020–21 UEFA Europa League1Q TSC 0–2 2021–22UEFA Europa Conference League1Q Sileks 1−0 1−1 2–12Q Sivasspor 0–1 0–1 0–22022–23UEFA Europa Conference League1Q Floriana 1−0 0−0 1–02Q Laçi 0−0 4−1 4−13Q Fehérvár 1–2 0–5 1–7 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League2Q Maccabi Tel Aviv 0–2 0–3 0−5 2024–25 UEFA Champions League1Q Ordabasy 1−0 0−0 1−0 2Q APOEL 1−1 0–1 1−2 UEFA Europa League3Q The New Saints 1−0 0−0 1−0PO Ludogorets Razgrad 1–2 0–4 1−6UEFA Conference LeagueLP Pafos 1–4 36th Jagiellonia Białystok 0–2 Rapid Wien 0–3 İstanbul Başakşehir 1−1 Real Betis 0–1 Heart of Midlothian 2−2 2025–26 UEFA Conference League1Q Birkirkara 3−0 0–1 3−12Q Sabah 0–2 1–4 1–62026–27UEFA Champions League1Q Egnatia 1−1 1–6 2–7UEFA Conference League2Q Borac Banja Luka 3−3 0–3 3–6
References
External links
FC Petrocub Sărata-Galbenă at Soccerway