Match report
Maribor Defeats FH Hafnarfjordur 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Maribor
1–0
FT
FH hafnarfjordur
Jul 26, 2017
Maribor held off FH Hafnarfjordur with a solid defensive display, securing a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League match. Marcos Tavares scored the only goal of the game in the 54th minute with an assist from A. Rajdevič. The goal was pivotal, as it gave Maribor the momentum they needed to withstand FH's late pressure.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Maribor 1–0 FH Hafnarfjordur
- • Marcos Tavares scored the winning goal at 54' with an assist from A. Rajdevič
- • Maribor made three substitutions: V. Ahmedi, J. Mešanović, and B. Vrhovec
- • FH Hafnarfjordur made two substitutions: Þ. Valdimarsson and S. Lennon
Lineups
Maribor
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 J. Handanovič (G)
- 4 M. Šuler (D)
- 26 A. Rajčevič (D)
- 28 M. Viler (D)
- 29 M. Palčič (D)
- 8 M. Kabha (M)
- 5 B. Vrhovec (M)
- 7 V. Ahmedi (M)
- 9 Marcos Tavares (F)
- 27 J. Mešanović (F)
- 20 G. Bajde (F)
Substitutes
- 39 D. Bohar
- 11 L. Zahovič
- 6 A. Pihler
- 2 A. Hodžić
- 3 J. Billong
- 10 D. Hotič
- 69 M. Obradovič
FH hafnarfjordur
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 G. Nielsen (G)
- 4 P. Viðarsson (D)
- 20 K. Doumbia (D)
- 5 B. Olafsson (D)
- 21 B. Böðvarsson (D)
- 10 D. Viðarsson (M)
- 8 E. Pálsson (M)
- 11 A. Guðnason (F)
- 7 S. Lennon (M)
- 9 Þ. Valdimarsson (F)
- 18 K. Finnbogason (F)
Substitutes
- 6 R. Crawford
- 17 A. Björnsson
- 12 V. Jóhannesson
- 13 B. Viðarsson
- 16 J. Jónsson
- 22 H. Björnsson
- 29 Guðmundur Karl Guðmundsson
Timeline
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54' Maribor Goal · Normal GoalMarcos Tavares · Assist: A. Rajčevič
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75' Maribor subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Ahmedi · On: D. Bohar
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79' Maribor subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Mešanović · On: L. Zahovič
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79' FH hafnarfjordur subst · Substitution 1Off: Þ. Valdimarsson · On: R. Crawford
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89' Maribor subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Vrhovec · On: A. Pihler
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90'+4 FH hafnarfjordur subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lennon · On: A. Björnsson
Match Stats
| Stat | Maribor | FH hafnarfjordur |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the match came in the 54th minute when Marcos Tavares scored, giving Maribor the lead and control of the game
- ▸ Maribor's substitutions in the 75th and 79th minutes helped maintain their defensive structure and control the pace of the game