Match report
Slovakia Rebounds to Defeat Azerbaijan 3-1 in UEFA Nations League
Azerbaijan
1–3
FT
Slovakia
Oct 14, 2024
Azerbaijan started strong, taking the lead through Tural Bayramov's goal in the 38th minute. However, an own goal from Rahil Mammadov in the 15th minute initially put Slovakia ahead. Azerbaijan's hopes were dashed when M. Emreli was sent off in the 70th minute, leading to two quick goals by Slovakia's L. Haraslín and D. Žuriš, securing a 3-1 victory.
Key Facts
- • Rahil Mammadov scored an own goal for Azerbaijan in the 15th minute
- • Tural Bayramov equalized for Azerbaijan in the 38th minute with an assist from Rahil Šeydayev
- • M. Emreli was sent off in the 70th minute for Azerbaijan
- • L. Haraslín scored for Slovakia in the 75th minute with an assist from Milan Škriniar
- • D. Žuriš added the third goal for Slovakia in the 86th minute with an assist from Ž. Tupta
- • Final score: Azerbaijan 1–3 Slovakia
Lineups
Azerbaijan
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Cənnətov (G)
- 13 R. Məmmədov (D)
- 15 B. Hüseynov (D)
- 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
- 21 Q. Alıyev (M)
- 18 C. Nurıyev (M)
- 20 A. Isaev (M)
- 3 E. Cəfərquliyev (M)
- 17 T. Bayramov (F)
- 10 M. Emreli (F)
- 11 R. Şeydayev (F)
Substitutes
- 8 E. Mahmudov
- 14 R. Əhmədzadə
- 9 R. Dadashov
- 22 A. Hüseynov
- 16 V. Abdullayev
- 2 Ş. Əliyev
- 19 X. Nəcəfov
- 7 C. Diniyev
- 23 R. Cəfərov
- 12 A. Bayramov
- 6 O. Kökçü
- 4 Z. Əliyev
Slovakia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Rodák (G)
- 2 P. Pekarík (D)
- 5 Ľ. Šatka (D)
- 14 M. Škriniar (D)
- 16 D. Hancko (D)
- 8 O. Duda (M)
- 22 S. Lobotka (M)
- 10 L. Bénes (M)
- 7 T. Suslov (F)
- 15 D. Strelec (F)
- 17 L. Haraslín (F)
Substitutes
- 20 D. Ďuriš
- 13 P. Hrošovský
- 11 Ľ. Tupta
- 4 M. Tomič
- 19 T. Rigo
- 21 C. Herc
- 18 L. Sauer
- 9 R. Boženík
- 12 D. Takáč
- 3 S. Kozlovský
- 6 N. Gyömbér
- 23 H. Ravas
Timeline
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15' Slovakia Goal · Own GoalRahil Mammadov -
38' Azerbaijan Goal · Normal GoalT. Bayramov · Assist: R. Şeydayev -
44' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardM. EmreliArgument
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46' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Krivotsyuk · On: E. Mahmudov -
61' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardQ. AlıyevHandball
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70' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardM. EmreliFoul
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70' Azerbaijan Card · Red CardM. EmreliFoul
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75' Slovakia Goal · Normal GoalL. Haraslín · Assist: Milan Škriniar -
77' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Şeydayev · On: R. Əhmədzadə -
77' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Isaev · On: R. Dadaşov -
83' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Haraslín · On: D. Ďuriš -
84' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4Off: Q. Alıyev · On: A. Huseynov -
84' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lobotka · On: P. Hrosovsky -
84' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Strelec · On: Ľ. Tupta -
86' Slovakia Goal · Normal GoalD. Ďuriš · Assist: Ľ. Tupta -
88' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Nurıyev · On: V. Abdullayev -
90' Slovakia subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Pekarík · On: M. Tomic -
90' Slovakia subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Duda · On: T. Rigo
Match Stats
| Stat | Azerbaijan | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 387 | 587 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 312 | 512 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card given to M. Emreli in the 70th minute turned the momentum in Slovakia's favor, allowing them to capitalize on the numerical advantage
- ▸ Goals by L. Haraslín and D. Žuriš in the 75th and 86th minutes respectively, sealed Slovakia's victory over Azerbaijan