Match report

FC Rostov 2-2 Anderlecht: A Thrilling UEFA Champions League Draw

FC Rostov
FC Rostov
2–2
FT
Anderlecht
Anderlecht
Jul 26, 2016

In a pulsating UEFA Champions League qualifier, FC Rostov managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Anderlecht. The game saw two early goals from S. Hanni for Anderlecht and a quick response from S. Ezatolahi for FC Rostov, followed by a penalty conversion from D. Poloz to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Anderlecht took the lead in the 3rd minute through S. Hanni, assisted by S. Defour.
  • • S. Ezatolahi equalized for FC Rostov in the 16th minute.
  • • Y. Tielemans restored Anderlecht's lead in the 52nd minute, assisted by S. Hanni.
  • • D. Poloz scored a penalty for FC Rostov in the 60th minute to tie the match.
  • • Three yellow cards were issued: A. Chipciu (19th), Idrissa Sylla (65th), and F. Acheampong (80th).
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred late in the game, including Trézéguet for Anderlecht and I. Kireev for FC Rostov.

Lineups

FC Rostov

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 35 S. Dzhanaev (G)
  • 44 César Navas (D)
  • 30 F. Kudryashov (D)
  • 25 I. Novoseltsev (D)
  • 15 Bastos (D)
  • 16 C. Noboa (M)
  • 84 A. Gaţcan (M)
  • 2 T. Kalachev (M)
  • 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
  • 11 A. Bukharov (F)
  • 7 D. Poloz (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Azmoun
  • 8 I. Kireev
  • 5 D. Terentjev
  • 69 N. Kovalev
  • 77 N. Medvedev
  • 19 K. Bayramyan

Anderlecht

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Roef (G)
  • 5 S. De Maio (D)
  • 21 F. N'Sakala (D)
  • 14 B. Nuytinck (D)
  • 12 D. Appiah (D)
  • 16 S. Defour (M)
  • 11 A. Chipciu (M)
  • 26 Idrissa Sylla (F)
  • 94 S. Hanni (M)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 31 Y. Tielemans (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 F. Acheampong
  • 27 Trézéguet
  • 24 M. Heylen
  • 23 F. Boeckx
  • 41 E. Sowah Adjei
  • 77 N. Kabasele
  • 22 I. Doumbia

Timeline

  1. Anderlecht
    3' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Hanni · Assist: S. Defour
  2. FC Rostov
    16' FC Rostov Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Ezatolahi
  3. Anderlecht
    19' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    A. Chipciu
  4. Anderlecht
    52' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tielemans · Assist: S. Hanni
  5. FC Rostov
    56' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bukharov · On: S. Azmoun
  6. FC Rostov
    60' FC Rostov Goal · Penalty
    D. Poloz
  7. Anderlecht
    65' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    Idrissa Sylla
  8. FC Rostov
    68' FC Rostov Card · Yellow Card
    Timofey Kalachev
  9. Anderlecht
    69' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Chipciu · On: F. Acheampong
  10. FC Rostov
    74' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Poloz · On: I. Kireev
  11. Anderlecht
    80' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    F. Acheampong
  12. Anderlecht
    81' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Hanni · On: Trézéguet
  13. FC Rostov
    83' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Ezatolahi · On: D. Terentjev
  14. Anderlecht
    90'+4 Anderlecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Defour · On: M. Heylen

Match Stats

Stat FC Rostov Anderlecht
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Ezatolahi's goal in the 16th minute sparked a comeback from FC Rostov, leveling the score and boosting their morale.
  • ▸ The 60th minute penalty by D. Poloz was a pivotal moment, as it tied the game again and kept FC Rostov in contention for the lead.