Match report

Red Bull Salzburg Defeats Hibernians 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Hibernians
Hibernians
0–3
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Jul 11, 2017

Red Bull Salzburg convincingly defeated Hibernians with a 3-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League, showcasing their strength and tactical superiority. Hibernians struggled to keep up with the pace and skill of the Austrian side, leading to an early goal and a series of yellow cards that hampered their efforts. Despite valiant attempts, Hibernians could not find a way past Red Bull Salzburg's robust defense.

Key Facts

  • • Valon Berisha scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 32nd minute
  • • Hwang Hee-Chan netted the second goal in the 35th minute
  • • T. Minamino sealed the win with the third goal in the 54th minute
  • • Marcelo Dias received a yellow card for Hibernians in the 11th minute
  • • Valon Berisha was red-carded for Red Bull Salzburg in the 86th minute

Lineups

Hibernians

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Hogg (G)
  • 20 A. Agius (D)
  • 8 Rodolfo Soares (M)
  • 6 Rui (D)
  • 5 M. Kreuzriegler (D)
  • 13 C. Failla (D)
  • 7 Jackson Lima (M)
  • 11 B. Kristensen (M)
  • 19 J. Bezzina (F)
  • 9 Marcelo Dias (F)
  • 23 Jorge Pereira

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Sahanek
  • 22 J. Mbong
  • 10 J. Degabriele
  • 4 D. Vella
  • 18 C. Zammit
  • 24 R. Briffa
  • 30 D. Xuereb

Red Bull Salzburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Walke (G)
  • 17 A. Ulmer (D)
  • 3 Paulo Miranda (D)
  • 5 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 7 R. Yabo (M)
  • 14 Valon Berisha (M)
  • 10 V. Lazaro (M)
  • 8 D. Samassekou (M)
  • 9 M. Dabbur (F)
  • 18 T. Minamino (F)
  • 19 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 H. Wolf
  • 21 F. Gulbrandsen
  • 11 M. Rzatkowski
  • 1 C. Stankovic
  • 24 C. Leitgeb
  • 25 P. Farkas
  • 34 M. Pongracic

Timeline

  1. Hibernians
    11' Hibernians Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo Dias
  2. Red Bull Salzburg
    32' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Penalty
    Valon Berisha
  3. Red Bull Salzburg
    35' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Hwang Hee-Chan
  4. Red Bull Salzburg
    44' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    V. Lazaro
  5. Red Bull Salzburg
    45' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    Hwang Hee-Chan
  6. Red Bull Salzburg
    54' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Minamino
  7. Red Bull Salzburg
    63' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Minamino · On: H. Wolf
  8. Hibernians
    65' Hibernians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Clayton Failla · On: M. Sahanek
  9. Red Bull Salzburg
    70' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: F. Gulbrandsen
  10. Red Bull Salzburg
    75' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Yabo · On: M. Rzatkowski
  11. Hibernians
    76' Hibernians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcelo Dias · On: J. Mbong
  12. Hibernians
    84' Hibernians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bjorn Kristensen · On: Jurgen Degabriele
  13. Red Bull Salzburg
    86' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Red Card
    Valon Berisha

Match Stats

Stat Hibernians Red Bull Salzburg
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 6 11
Corners 0 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 1 7
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Marcelo Dias of Hibernians in the 11th minute disrupted their rhythm and allowed Red Bull Salzburg to dominate the game
  • ▸ Valon Berisha's penalty goal in the 32nd minute gave Red Bull Salzburg a crucial lead, which they extended to 3-0 before halftime, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Hibernians