Match report

AEK Athens FC 1–1 Fehérvár FC: A Tense UEFA Champions League Clash

AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
1–1
FT
Fehérvár FC
Fehérvár FC
Aug 28, 2018

In a closely contested UEFA Champions League qualifier, AEK Athens FC and Fehérvár FC battled to a 1-1 draw. The match was marred by numerous cards and substitutions, highlighting the intense nature of the encounter. Despite the red cards and several yellow cards, both teams showed resilience and determination. AEK Athens FC secured an early lead through a penalty by P. Mantalos, but Fehérvár FC equalized with a goal from L. Nego.

Key Facts

  • • P. Mantalos (AEK Athens FC) scored the penalty at the 47th minute.
  • • L. Nego (Fehérvár FC) equalized with a goal at the 57th minute.
  • • Hélder Lopes (AEK Athens FC) was shown a red card at the 80th minute.
  • • M. Livaja (AEK Athens FC) received a red card at the 90th minute.

Lineups

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Barkas (G)
  • 23 N. Hult (D)
  • 5 K. Lambropoulos (D)
  • 3 Hélder Lopes (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)
  • 17 V. Klonaridis (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 E. Ponce
  • 95 Alef
  • 15 U. Ćosić
  • 9 G. Giakoumakis
  • 16 P. Tsintotas
  • 24 E. Svarnas
  • 70 G. Botos

Fehérvár FC

Formation: 4-3-1-2

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)
  • 8 A. Hadžić (M)
  • 10 I. Kovács (M)
  • 19 B. Nikolov (M)
  • 7 D. Lazović (F)
  • 44 M. Šćepović (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Pátkai
  • 12 T. Tujvel
  • 13 Z. Berecz
  • 25 K. Tamás
  • 55 B. Tóth
  • 65 S. Hangya
  • 70 B. Sós

Timeline

  1. Fehérvár FC
    7' Fehérvár FC Card · Yellow Card
    B. Nikolov
  2. Fehérvár FC
    38' Fehérvár FC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Nego
  3. Fehérvár FC
    42' Fehérvár FC Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hadžić
  4. Fehérvár FC
    46' Fehérvár FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Nikolov · On: Máté Pátkai
  5. Fehérvár FC
    47' Fehérvár FC Card · Yellow Card
    Attila Fiola
  6. AEK Athens FC
    47' AEK Athens FC Goal · Penalty
    P. Mantalos
  7. Fehérvár FC
    57' Fehérvár FC Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nego · Assist: D. Lazović
  8. AEK Athens FC
    62' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Klonaridis · On: E. Ponce
  9. AEK Athens FC
    80' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    André Simões
  10. AEK Athens FC
    80' AEK Athens FC Card · Red Card
    Hélder Lopes
  11. AEK Athens FC
    84' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Livaja · On: Alef
  12. Fehérvár FC
    90' Fehérvár FC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Juhász
  13. AEK Athens FC
    90' AEK Athens FC Card · Red Card
    M. Livaja
  14. AEK Athens FC
    90' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mantalos · On: U. Ćosić

Match Stats

Stat AEK Athens FC Fehérvár FC
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 368 391
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 291 306
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 47th-minute penalty by P. Mantalos gave AEK Athens FC the early lead, setting the tone for a competitive match.
  • ▸ Fehérvár FC's equalizer by L. Nego at the 57th minute shifted the momentum, leading to a dramatic finish.