Match report
Red Bull Salzburg Defeats Partizani 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Partizani
0–1
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Jul 26, 2016
Red Bull Salzburg secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Partizani in the UEFA Champions League qualifier, thanks to a penalty goal by Soriano in the 70th minute. The match was marred by multiple yellow and red cards, with Diadie Samassekou of Red Bull Salzburg receiving two yellow cards before being shown a red card in the 54th minute, significantly impacting the game's momentum.
Key Facts
- • Soriano scored the only goal from a penalty in the 70th minute
- • Red Bull Salzburg's Diadie Samassekou was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession
- • Partizani's Renaldo Kalari was also shown a red card in the 73rd minute
- • Christian Schwegler and Labinot Ibrahimi were shown yellow cards for Red Bull Salzburg and Partizani respectively
- • Valon Berisha of Red Bull Salzburg received a yellow card late in the game
Lineups
Partizani
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 Alban Hoxha I
- 3 R. Arapi (D)
- 5 G. Krasniqi (D)
- 99 R. Kalari (D)
- 22 L. Ibrahimi (D)
- 88 E. Vila (M)
- 19 L. Trashi (M)
- 7 R. Fili (M)
- 16 Y. Ramadani (M)
- 27 A. Torassa (F)
- 45 C. Ekuban (F)
Substitutes
- 10 I. Batha
- 11 J. Bardhi
- 1 D. Xhika
- 8 J. Vatnikaj
- 18 F. Hasa
- 20 D. Volaš
- 36 S. Atanda
Red Bull Salzburg
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 33 A. Walke (G)
- 17 A. Ulmer (D)
- 6 C. Schwegler (D)
- 36 M. Hinteregger (D)
- 5 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
- 14 Valon Berisha (M)
- 10 V. Lazaro (M)
- 95 Bernardo (D)
- 8 D. Samassekou (M)
- 26 Soriano (F)
- 9 M. Dabbur (F)
Substitutes
- 27 K. Laimer
- 21 F. Gulbrandsen
- 22 S. Lainer
- 1 C. Stankovic
- 4 D. Upamecano
- 11 M. Rzatkowski
- 15 Y. Reyna
Timeline
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45' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardChristian Schwegler
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50' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardDiadie Samassekou
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53' Partizani Card · Yellow CardLabinot Ibrahimi
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54' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardDiadie Samassekou
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54' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Red CardDiadie Samassekou
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56' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Dabbur · On: Konrad Laimer
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58' Partizani subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Fili · On: I. Batha
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70' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · PenaltySoriano
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73' Partizani Card · Red CardRenaldo Kalari
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75' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Soriano · On: F. Gulbrandsen
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82' Partizani subst · Substitution 2Off: Agustin Torassa · On: J. Bardhi
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85' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardValon Berisha
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89' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Lazaro · On: S. Lainer
Match Stats
| Stat | Partizani | Red Bull Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The sending off of Diadie Samassekou in the 54th minute left Red Bull Salzburg a man down and shifted the momentum towards Partizani temporarily
- ▸ Soriano's penalty goal in the 70th minute was crucial in securing the victory for Red Bull Salzburg despite being a man down for a significant portion of the match