Match report
FC Midtjylland Draws with AEK Larnaca 1-1 in UEFA Champions League
FC Midtjylland
1–1
FT
AEK Larnaca
Jul 19, 2022
FC Midtjylland held off a tough challenge from AEK Larnaca, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Both teams showcased resilience and tactical acumen, with Gyurcsó scoring for AEK Larnaca early in the second half, followed by Sviatchenko's equalizer for FC Midtjylland to ensure an even split of points.
Key Facts
- • FC Midtjylland vs. AEK Larnaca ended 1-1.
- • Á. Gyurcsó scored for AEK Larnaca at the 81st minute.
- • E. Sviatchenko equalized for FC Midtjylland in the 84th minute.
- • Raphael Onyedika and Charles of FC Midtjylland received yellow cards, while H. Milicevic of AEK Larnaca also received a caution.
Lineups
FC Midtjylland
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 16 E. Ólafsson (G)
- 14 H. Dalsgaard (M)
- 28 E. Sviatchenko (M)
- 73 Juninho (D)
- 6 J. Andersson (D)
- 15 R. Onyedika (M)
- 10 Evander (M)
- 29 Paulinho (D)
- 11 G. Isaksen (F)
- 36 A. Dreyer (F)
- 18 E. Chilufya (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Charles
- 53 V. Lind
- 44 N. Dyhr
- 17 M. Thychosen
- 9 S. Kaba
- 55 V. Bak
- 4 S. Gartenmann
- 30 M. Ugboh
- 33 L. Pfeiffer
- 24 O. Sørensen
- 26 P. Ortíz
- 31 D. Ousted
AEK Larnaca
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Pirić (G)
- 24 K. Christoforou (D)
- 4 N. Tomović (M)
- 15 H. Miličević (D)
- 14 Ángel García (D)
- 6 Oier (M)
- 7 Gus Ledes (D)
- 11 I. Faraj (M)
- 10 I. Trichkovski (M)
- 45 Á. Gyurcsó (M)
- 19 V. Olatunji (F)
Substitutes
- 16 R. Rosales
- 12 Rafael Lopes
- 51 O. Altman
- 66 R. Mamas
- 3 Mikel González
- 29 G. Naoum
- 5 Ismael Casas
- 30 H. Andreou
- 40 D. Stylianidis
- 21 N. Englezou
- 38 I. Toumpas
- 9 J. Romo
Timeline
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19' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardRaphael Onyedika
Foul
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44' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1Off: Evander · On: Charles
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47' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardH. Milicevic
Foul
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57' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardCharles
Foul
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59' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Chilufya · On: V. Lind
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60' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3Off: Paulinho · On: N. Dyhr
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60' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Andersson · On: M. Thychosen
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72' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Christoforou · On: R. Rosales
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72' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Olatunji · On: Rafael Lopes
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75' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Isaksen · On: S. Kaba
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81' AEK Larnaca Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Gyurcsó · Assist: K. Pirić
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82' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Trichkovski · On: O. Altman
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83' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Faraj · On: R. Mamas
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84' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal GoalE. Sviatchenko · Assist: A. Dreyer
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87' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow CardV. Lind
Foul
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90'+4 AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardK. Pirić
Time wasting
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90' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 5Off: Á. Gyurcsó · On: Mikel González
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Midtjylland | AEK Larnaca |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 68% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 30 | 6 |
| Corners | 16 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 370 | 353 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 14 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 5 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 258 | 241 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AEK Larnaca took the lead in the 81st minute through Gyurcsó's goal, which shifted momentum in their favor.
- ▸ FC Midtjylland responded immediately by equalizing just three minutes later with Sviatchenko's goal, restoring parity and ending any chance of victory for either side.