Match report

Estonia Defeats Azerbaijan 3-1 in UEFA Nations League

Estonia
Estonia
3–1
FT
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Oct 11, 2024

Estonia emerged victorious over Azerbaijan with a 3-1 scoreline in a UEFA Nations League match. The Estonian team showcased resilience and tactical acumen, with I. Yakovlev opening the scoring early in the game. Despite Azerbaijan's penalty goal by T. Bayramov, Estonia maintained their momentum with crucial second-half goals by V. Sinyavskiy and R. R. Shein. The victory solidifies Estonia's position in the league and highlights the team's ability to handle pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Estonia defeated Azerbaijan 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League.
  • • I. Yakovlev scored the opening goal for Estonia in the 32nd minute.
  • • T. Bayramov equalized for Azerbaijan with a penalty in the 45+1st minute.
  • • V. Sinyavskiy and R. R. Shein scored the winning goals for Estonia in the 45+2nd and 71st minutes respectively.
  • • Estonia made several substitutions, including Martin Vetkal for R. R. Shein and Markus Poom for M. Käit.

Lineups

Estonia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Hein (G)
  • 13 M. Paskotši (D)
  • 16 J. Tamm (D)
  • 18 K. Mets (D)
  • 3 M. Schjønning-Larsen (D)
  • 11 M. Ainsalu (M)
  • 5 R. Shein (M)
  • 15 I. Yakovlev (M)
  • 4 M. Käit (M)
  • 23 V. Sinyavskiy (M)
  • 8 H. Anier (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 R. Peetson
  • 10 S. Zenjov
  • 9 E. Sorga
  • 21 M. Vetkal
  • 20 M. Poom
  • 1 M. Igonen
  • 7 R. Saarma
  • 19 M. Lilander
  • 2 M. Kuusk
  • 17 M. Miller
  • 14 P. Kristal
  • 22 K. Vallner

Azerbaijan

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cənnətov (G)
  • 13 R. Məmmədov (D)
  • 15 B. Hüseynov (D)
  • 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
  • 22 A. Hüseynov (M)
  • 7 C. Diniyev (M)
  • 20 A. Isaev (M)
  • 3 E. Cəfərquliyev (M)
  • 17 T. Bayramov (F)
  • 9 R. Dadashov (F)
  • 11 R. Şeydayev (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. Nurıyev
  • 10 M. Emreli
  • 8 E. Mahmudov
  • 21 Q. Alıyev
  • 14 R. Əhmədzadə
  • 19 X. Nəcəfov
  • 12 A. Bayramov
  • 23 R. Cəfərov
  • 16 V. Abdullayev
  • 2 Ş. Əliyev
  • 6 O. Kökçü
  • 4 Z. Əliyev

Timeline

  1. Estonia
    29' Estonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Paskotši · On: R. Peetson
  2. Estonia
    32' Estonia Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Yakovlev
  3. Estonia
    37' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    R. R. Shein

    Foul

  4. Azerbaijan
    45'+1 Azerbaijan Goal · Penalty
    T. Bayramov
  5. Estonia
    45'+2 Estonia Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Sinyavskiy · Assist: R. R. Shein
  6. Estonia
    58' Estonia Card · Yellow Card
    H. Anier

    Persistent fouling

  7. Azerbaijan
    64' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Diniyev · On: C. Nurıyev
  8. Azerbaijan
    64' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bayramov · On: M. Emreli
  9. Estonia
    68' Estonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Yakovlev · On: S. Zenjov
  10. Estonia
    68' Estonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Anier · On: E. Sorga
  11. Estonia
    71' Estonia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. R. Shein · Assist: M. Ainsalu
  12. Azerbaijan
    76' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Isaev · On: E. Mahmudov
  13. Azerbaijan
    77' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Huseynov · On: Q. Alıyev
  14. Azerbaijan
    82' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Dadaşov · On: R. Əhmədzadə
  15. Estonia
    84' Estonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. R. Shein · On: Martin Vetkal
  16. Estonia
    84' Estonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Käit · On: Markus Poom

Match Stats

Stat Estonia Azerbaijan
Fouls 18 3
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 0 8
Total Passes 306 610
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 233 532
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ I. Yakovlev's goal in the 32nd minute gave Estonia a crucial early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ V. Sinyavskiy's second-half goal restored Estonia's lead after Azerbaijan's penalty, proving to be the turning point in the match.