Match report

AEK Athens FC Secures Narrow Win Over Fehérvár FC 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Fehérvár FC
Fehérvár FC
1–2
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AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
Aug 22, 2018

AEK Athens FC narrowly secured a 2-1 victory over Fehérvár FC in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter. Fehérvár started with a disadvantage after a red card to S. Huszti in the 22nd minute, but managed to score a consolation goal through D. Lazović late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Fehérvár FC: 1 goal (D. Lazović), 1 red card (S. Huszti), 1 yellow card (L. Nego)
  • • AEK Athens FC: 2 goals (V. Klonaridis, A. Bakasetas), 1 red card (A. Bakasetas), 2 yellow cards (V. Klonaridis, K. Galanopoulos)
  • • Final score: Fehérvár FC 1-2 AEK Athens FC
  • • Competition: UEFA Champions League
  • • Turning points: Early red card for Fehérvár, two quick goals by AEK Athens FC

Lineups

Fehérvár FC

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 74 Á. Kovácsik (G)
  • 23 R. Juhász (D)
  • 5 A. Fiola (D)
  • 11 L. Nego (D)
  • 3 P. Vinícius (D)
  • 22 Stopira (D)
  • 9 S. Huszti (M)
  • 8 A. Hadžić (M)
  • 10 I. Kovács (M)
  • 19 B. Nikolov (M)
  • 7 D. Lazović (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 M. Šćepović
  • 12 T. Tujvel
  • 13 Z. Berecz
  • 17 M. Pátkai
  • 25 K. Tamás
  • 55 B. Tóth
  • 70 B. Sós

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Barkas (G)
  • 23 N. Hult (D)
  • 5 K. Lambropoulos (D)
  • 4 M. Oikonomou (D)
  • 20 P. Mandalos (M)
  • 2 M. Bakakis (D)
  • 8 André Simões (M)
  • 25 K. Galanopoulos (M)
  • 10 M. Livaja (F)
  • 14 A. Bakasetas (F)
  • 17 V. Klonaridis (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 Alef
  • 3 Hélder Lopes
  • 22 E. Ponce
  • 9 G. Giakoumakis
  • 12 Rodrigo Galo
  • 15 U. Ćosić
  • 16 P. Tsintotas

Timeline

  1. Fehérvár FC
    22' Fehérvár FC Card · Red Card
    S. Huszti
  2. AEK Athens FC
    25' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    V. Klonaridis
  3. Fehérvár FC
    31' Fehérvár FC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Nego
  4. AEK Athens FC
    34' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Klonaridis
  5. AEK Athens FC
    37' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Galanopoulos
  6. AEK Athens FC
    49' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bakasetas · Assist: P. Mantalos
  7. AEK Athens FC
    53' AEK Athens FC Card · Red Card
    A. Bakasetas
  8. Fehérvár FC
    54' Fehérvár FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Nikolov · On: M. Šćepović
  9. AEK Athens FC
    66' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Galanopoulos · On: Alef
  10. Fehérvár FC
    67' Fehérvár FC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lazović · Assist: I. Kovács
  11. AEK Athens FC
    82' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Klonaridis · On: Hélder Lopes
  12. AEK Athens FC
    86' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Livaja · On: E. Ponce

Match Stats

Stat Fehérvár FC AEK Athens FC
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 88%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 384 534
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 6
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 325 471
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically in the 22nd minute when S. Huszti of Fehérvár was given a red card, leaving the team with a numerical disadvantage.
  • ▸ AEK Athens capitalized on the advantage, scoring two quick goals by V. Klonaridis in the 34th minute and A. Bakasetas in the 49th minute, which put them in a commanding lead.
  • ▸ Fehérvár managed to score a consolation goal in the 67th minute through D. Lazović, but it was not enough to change the final outcome of the match.