Match report

AEK Larnaca and FC Midtjylland Draw in UEFA Champions League

AEK Larnaca

1–1

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FC Midtjylland

Jul 26, 2022

AEK Larnaca

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Jul 26, 2022 · PEN

FC Midtjylland

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AEK Larnaca held off the strong challenge from FC Midtjylland to secure a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League match. Both teams showcased resilience and tactical skill throughout, with early goals by V. Olatunji for AEK Larnaca and Henrik Dalsgaard for FC Midtjylland setting the stage for an exciting evening.

Key Facts

• AEK Larnaca scored first through V. Olatunji in the 9th minute, assisted by I. Faraj.
• FC Midtjylland equalized quickly with a goal from Henrik Dalsgaard in the 12th minute, assisted by J. Andersson.
• The match featured multiple substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, indicating intense play throughout the game.

Lineups

AEK Larnaca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 K. Pirić (G)
16 R. Rosales (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

12 Rafael Lopes
51 O. Altman
8 Bruno Gama
24 K. Christoforou
9 J. Romo
66 R. Mamas
21 N. Englezou
3 Mikel González
5 Ismael Casas
29 G. Naoum
30 H. Andreou
38 I. Toumpas

FC Midtjylland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

16 E. Ólafsson (G)
6 J. Andersson (D)
14 H. Dalsgaard (M)
28 E. Sviatchenko (D)
73 Juninho (D)
15 R. Onyedika (M)
35 Charles (M)
29 Paulinho (D)
11 G. Isaksen (F)
36 A. Dreyer (F)
18 E. Chilufya (F)

Substitutes

44 N. Dyhr
7 P. Sisto
17 M. Thychosen
9 S. Kaba
24 O. Sørensen
19 C. Kouakou
53 V. Lind
55 V. Bak
4 S. Gartenmann
26 P. Ortíz
30 M. Ugboh
31 D. Ousted

Timeline

9' AEK Larnaca Goal · Normal Goal

V. Olatunji · Assist: I. Faraj
12' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal

Henrik Dalsgaard · Assist: J. Andersson
46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1

Off: Paulinho · On: N. Dyhr
46' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2

Off: E. Chilufya · On: P. Sisto
59' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card

Raphael Onyedika

Foul
65' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1

Off: V. Olatunji · On: Rafael Lopes
65' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2

Off: I. Faraj · On: O. Altman
69' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card

Juninho

Foul
72' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3

Off: Juninho · On: M. Thychosen
77' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card

R. Rosales

Foul
83' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3

Off: Á. Gyurcsó · On: Bruno Gama
83' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4

Off: G. Isaksen · On: S. Kaba
84' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5

Off: Charles · On: O. Sorensen
88' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 4

Off: R. Rosales · On: K. Christoforou
90' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 5

Off: I. Trichkovski · On: J. Romo
100' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card

Bruno Gama

Foul
114' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 6

Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: Chriso
118' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 6

Off: Rafael Lopes · On: R. Mamas
120'+8 AEK Larnaca Goal · Penalty

Bruno Gama

Penalty Shootout
120'+10 AEK Larnaca Goal · Missed Penalty

Ledes Gustavo

Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat	AEK Larnaca	FC Midtjylland
Fouls	19	19
Pass Accuracy	80%	69%
Offsides	2	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	19	18
Corners	8	5
Total Passes	558	399
Yellow Cards	2	2
Blocked Shots	3	3
Shots on Target	5	3
Shots off Target	11	12
Possession	59%	41%
Accurate Passes	449	274
Shots Inside Box	9	7
Saves	2	4
Shots Outside Box	10	11

Key Match Notes

▸ AEK Larnaca's early goal put pressure on FC Midtjylland but was swiftly countered by a quick equalizer from Henrik Dalsgaard, which balanced the match.
▸ Substitutions and tactical adjustments in the second half kept both teams competitive until the final whistle, maintaining an evenly matched contest.