Match report
Red Bull Salzburg Defeats FK Liepaja 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Red Bull Salzburg
1–0
FT
FK Liepaja
Jul 12, 2016
Red Bull Salzburg edged out FK Liepaja in a closely contested UEFA Champions League encounter with a 1-0 victory. Soriano's decisive goal in the 83rd minute proved to be the difference-maker, securing a win for Red Bull Salzburg. FK Liepaja struggled to maintain their rhythm and faced setbacks with early substitutions and two yellow cards.
Key Facts
- • Red Bull Salzburg defeated FK Liepaja 1-0
- • Soriano scored the only goal in the 83rd minute
- • FK Liepaja made three substitutions: Leonel Strumia, R. Mickevičs, and C. Torres
- • FK Liepaja received two yellow cards
- • Red Bull Salzburg substituted Konrad Laimer and V. Lázaro
Lineups
Red Bull Salzburg
Starting XI
- 33 A. Walke (G)
- 17 A. Ulmer (D)
- 6 C. Schwegler (D)
- 3 Paulo Miranda (D)
- 36 M. Hinteregger (D)
- 14 Valon Berisha (M)
- 10 V. Lazaro (M)
- 27 K. Laimer (D)
- 95 Bernardo (D)
- 26 Soriano (F)
- 9 M. Dabbur (F)
Substitutes
- 8 D. Samassekou
- 15 Y. Reyna
- 1 C. Stankovic
- 22 S. Lainer
- 5 D. Ćaleta-Car
- 21 F. Gulbrandsen
- 11 M. Rzatkowski
FK Liepaja
Starting XI
- 12 P. Doroševs
- 13 K. Gorkšs (D)
- 26 D. Ivanovs (D)
- 3 O. Kļava (D)
- 40 D. Kluk
- 33 V. Kamešs (F)
- 20 C. Torres (M)
- 27 R. Mickevičs
- 24 M. Brtan (M)
- 18 K. Kārkliņš (M)
- 5 L. Strumia (M)
Substitutes
- 17 T. Gucs
- 11 M. Kurtišs
- 19 V. Afanasjevs
- 8 N. Bērenfelds
- 10 E. Gauračs
- 91 D. Dobrecovs
- 1 K. Zviedris
Timeline
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28' FK Liepaja subst · Substitution 1Off: Leonel Strumia · On: T. Gucs -
61' FK Liepaja subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Mickevičs · On: M. Kurtišs -
64' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1Off: Konrad Laimer · On: Diadie Samassekou -
70' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Lazaro · On: Y. Reyna -
70' FK Liepaja subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Torres · On: V. Afanasjevs -
79' FK Liepaja Card · Yellow CardUnknown player -
83' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal GoalSoriano -
90' FK Liepaja Card · Yellow CardT. Gucs
Match Stats
| Stat | Red Bull Salzburg | FK Liepaja |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 4 |
| Corners | 12 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Red Bull Salzburg's early substitutions (Konrad Laimer and V. Lázaro) helped maintain their momentum and control over the game.
- ▸ Soriano's goal in the 83rd minute sealed the victory for Red Bull Salzburg, giving them the lead they needed to secure the win.