Match report
Olimpija Ljubljana Defeats Valmiera / BSS 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Olimpija Ljubljana
2–1
FT
Valmiera / BSS
Jul 11, 2023
Olimpija Ljubljana held off a valiant effort from Valmiera / BSS to secure a crucial 2–1 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Key goals from M. Nukič and Rui Pedro gave the Slovenian side an early advantage, despite M. Diop’s late goal for the visitors. The match was punctuated by significant substitutions that altered the momentum of the game.
Key Facts
- • Olimpija Ljubljana won 2–1 against Valmiera / BSS in the UEFA Champions League.
- • M. Nukič scored Olimpija's first goal at minute 42.
- • Rui Pedro added a second for Olimpija at minute 74.
- • Valmiera / BSS managed to score through M. Diop at minute 87.
- • Ruan Ribeiro received a yellow card for Valmiera / BSS at the 35th minute.
Lineups
Olimpija Ljubljana
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 69 M. Vidovšek (G)
- 2 Jorge Silva (D)
- 16 A. Muhamedbegović (D)
- 14 M. Ratnik (D)
- 3 David Sualehe (D)
- 19 S. Sešlar (M)
- 34 A. Doffo (M)
- 10 T. Elšnik (M)
- 99 Rui Pedro (F)
- 9 M. Nukić (F)
- 21 I. Posavec (M)
Substitutes
- 30 R. Florucz
- 17 A. Bristrić
- 11 S. Fadida
- 20 N. Motika
- 8 J. Lasickas
- 43 A. Krefl
- 33 N. Gavrić
- 31 Ž. Mauricio
- 77 A. Jakupović
- 26 V. Janković
- 6 M. Karamatić
- 22 D. Pintol
Valmiera / BSS
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 C. Olses (G)
- 10 A. Jaunzems (M)
- 3 N. Sliede (D)
- 2 D. Balodis (D)
- 23 M. Toņiševs (F)
- 80 V. Diagne (M)
- 20 A. Ghanem (M)
- 6 I. Zhelizko (M)
- 70 C. Mena (F)
- 24 A. Ndoye (F)
- 9 Ruan (F)
Substitutes
- 49 R. Kapič
- 75 Léo Gaúcho
- 17 P. Fall
- 22 M. Diop
- 7 Gustavo
- 27 E. Birka
- 8 K. Čudars
- 26 K. Lauva
- 99 F. Kayramani
- 4 R. Veips
Timeline
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35' Valmiera / BSS Card · Yellow CardRuan Ribeiro
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42' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal GoalM. Nukić
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64' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Nukić · On: R. Florucz
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64' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sešlar · On: A. Bristric
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65' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Diagne · On: R. Kapič
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65' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Ndoye · On: Léo Gaúcho
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67' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Jaunzems · On: P. Fall
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74' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal GoalRui Pedro · Assist: R. Florucz
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76' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Posavec · On: S. Fadida
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76' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 4Off: Rui Pedro · On: N. Motika
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77' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 4Off: Ruan Ribeiro · On: M. Diop
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77' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Zhelizko · On: Gustavo
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87' Valmiera / BSS Goal · Normal GoalM. Diop · Assist: P. Fall
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90'+4 Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 5Off: Jorge Silva · On: J. Lasickas
Match Stats
| Stat | Olimpija Ljubljana | Valmiera / BSS |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Olimpija Ljubljana took an early lead through M. Nukič's goal in the 42nd minute, setting the tone for a dominant first half.
- ▸ The introduction of Rui Pedro as a substitute strengthened Olimpija’s attack, leading to their second goal and securing their advantage.
- ▸ Valmiera / BSS made multiple substitutions to counter Olimpija's lead but only managed to score through M. Diop in the 87th minute, too late to change the outcome.