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FK Crvena Zvezda Secures Narrow Victory Over Spartak Trnava in UEFA Champions League

Spartak Trnava

1–2

AET

FK Crvena Zvezda

Aug 14, 2018

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Aug 14, 2018 · AET

FK Crvena Zvezda

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FK Crvena Zvezda secured a narrow but vital 2-1 victory over Spartak Trnava in the UEFA Champions League, demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline in a high-stakes encounter. The match saw early goal exchanges but Crvena Zvezda's late goal from N. Radonjic proved decisive. The game was marked by several cautions for both teams, with Spartak Trnava and FK Crvena Zvezda each receiving multiple yellow cards.

Key Facts

• Final score: Spartak Trnava 1–2 FK Crvena Zvezda
• Spartak Trnava's M. Bakoš opened the scoring at the 6th minute
• FK Crvena Zvezda's E. Fardou Ben Mohamed equalized in the 7th minute
• N. Radonjic scored the winning goal for Crvena Zvezda in the 98th minute
• Both teams received multiple yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Spartak Trnava

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

1 M. Chudý (G)
22 M. Tóth (D)
20 M. Čonka (D)
21 B. Godál (D)
2 A. Kadlec (D)
8 E. Grendel (M)
25 J. Rada (M)
18 A. Sloboda (M)
34 L. Greššák (D)
33 E. Jirka (M)
23 M. Bakoš (F)

Substitutes

12 F. Dangubić
15 I. Hladík
3 O. Janso
17 F. Miesenböck
29 S. Jarović
31 D. Rusov
39 Š. Pekár

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

82 M. Borjan (G)
90 V. Savić (D)
23 M. Rodić (D)
5 M. Degenek (D)
30 F. Stojković (D)
7 N. Krstičić (M)
21 V. Simić (M)
29 D. Jovančić (M)
19 N. Stojiljković (F)
31 E. Ben Nabouhane (F)
49 N. Radonjić (F)

Substitutes

9 M. Pavkov
3 B. Jovičić
77 M. Gobeljić
15 S. Babić
1 Z. Popović
11 L. Ebecilio
14 S. Srnić

Timeline

6' Spartak Trnava Goal · Normal Goal

M. Bakoš · Assist: A. Kadlec
7' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal

E. Fardou Ben Mohamed · Assist: N. Stojiljković
19' Spartak Trnava Card · Yellow Card

Boris Godál
28' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card

E. Fardou Ben Mohamed
35' Spartak Trnava Card · Yellow Card

M. Bakoš
38' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card

Filip Stojković
60' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card

N. Stojiljković
66' Spartak Trnava Card · Yellow Card

Martin Tóth
72' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card

M. Degenek
75' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Stojiljković · On: M. Pavkov
85' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2

Off: V. Simić · On: Branko Jovičić
86' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card

M. Pavkov
90' Spartak Trnava Card · Yellow Card

Anton Sloboda
94' Spartak Trnava Card · Yellow Card

E. Grendel
98' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal

N. Radonjic · Assist: E. Fardou Ben Mohamed
99' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card

N. Radonjic
100' Spartak Trnava subst · Substitution 1

Off: Jakub Rada · On: F. Dangubić
101' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Jovančić · On: M. Gobeljić
106' Spartak Trnava subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Čonka · On: I. Hladík
108' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Radonjic · On: Srđan Babić
117' Spartak Trnava Card · Yellow Card

I. Hladík

Match Stats

Stat	Spartak Trnava	FK Crvena Zvezda
Fouls	25	23
Pass Accuracy	—	—
Offsides	2	2
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	6	10
Corners	2	6
Total Passes	—	—
Yellow Cards	5	6
Blocked Shots	—	—
Shots on Target	2	5
Shots off Target	4	5
Possession	52%	48%
Accurate Passes	—	—
Shots Inside Box	—	—
Saves	3	1
Shots Outside Box	—	—

Key Match Notes

▸ The early goal exchange within the first 7 minutes set a high tempo, but Crvena Zvezda's resilience and focus on defense kept the game level
▸ N. Radonjic's late goal in the 98th minute proved crucial, securing Crvena Zvezda's victory and shifting momentum decisively in their favor