Match report

FC Copenhagen Defeats Crusaders FC 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Crusaders FC
Crusaders FC
0–3
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Jul 13, 2016

FC Copenhagen demonstrated their superior play to defeat Crusaders FC 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Goals from F. Santander, A. Cornelius, and R. Falk sealed the win for the Danish side, who showcased a strong defensive performance and maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen scored three goals in the match: F. Santander (6'), A. Cornelius (40'), and R. Falk (53')
  • • A. Cornelius received a yellow card at 23'
  • • Declan Caddell of Crusaders FC was shown a yellow card at 35'
  • • Substitutions for Crusaders FC: R. Clarke (54'), Andrew Mitchell (62'), Michael Gault (75')
  • • Substitutions for FC Copenhagen: W. Kvist (59'), B. Kadrii (73'), K. Kusk (76')

Lineups

Crusaders FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. O'Neill
  • 2 B. Burns (D)
  • 3 H. Beverland (D)
  • 6 C. Coates (D)
  • 17 C. McClean
  • 20 R. Clarke
  • 12 D. Caddell (M)
  • 22 P. Heatley (M)
  • 19 M. Snoddy (M)
  • 18 J. Owens (F)
  • 23 G. Whyte (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Cushley
  • 8 A. Mitchell
  • 4 M. Gault
  • 7 P. Lowry
  • 10 M. Carvill
  • 14 J. Forsythe
  • 16 M. Dougherty

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 R. Olsen (G)
  • 25 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 5 E. Johansson (D)
  • 22 P. Ankersen (D)
  • 3 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 6 W. Kvist (M)
  • 8 T. Delaney (M)
  • 17 K. Kusk (M)
  • 19 F. Santander (F)
  • 33 R. Falk (M)
  • 11 A. Cornelius (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Greguš
  • 9 B. Kadrii
  • 24 Y. Toutouh
  • 1 S. Andersen
  • 15 M. Antonsson
  • 20 C. Remmer
  • 32 D. Amankwaa

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    6' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Santander
  2. FC Copenhagen
    23' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cornelius
  3. Crusaders FC
    35' Crusaders FC Card · Yellow Card
    Declan Caddell
  4. FC Copenhagen
    40' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cornelius
  5. FC Copenhagen
    53' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Falk
  6. Crusaders FC
    54' Crusaders FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Clarke · On: D. Cushley
  7. FC Copenhagen
    59' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Kvist · On: J. Greguš
  8. Crusaders FC
    62' Crusaders FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Declan Caddell · On: Andrew Mitchell
  9. FC Copenhagen
    73' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Santander · On: B. Kadrii
  10. Crusaders FC
    75' Crusaders FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Snoddy · On: Michael Gault
  11. FC Copenhagen
    76' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Kusk · On: Y. Toutouh

Match Stats

Stat Crusaders FC FC Copenhagen
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 3 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 9
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Santander's early goal at 6' set the tone for FC Copenhagen's dominance over Crusaders FC
  • ▸ A. Cornelius' goal at 40' and R. Falk's goal at 53' ensured FC Copenhagen's lead and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback by Crusaders FC