Match report
Larne Holds Off HJK Helsinki 2-2 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Larne
2–2
AET
HJK helsinki
Jul 19, 2023
Larne secured an impressive 2-2 draw against Finnish giants HJK Helsinki in their UEFA Champions League match. The Northern Irish club fought back from a goal down to earn a crucial point, thanks to two goals and a late own goal by HJK's Shaun Want.
Key Facts
- • HJK helsinki took the lead through T. Ollila at 26 minutes.
- • Larne equalized with a penalty scored by L. Bonis in the 65th minute.
- • J. Thomson netted Larne's second goal from an assist by Andy Ryan at 87 minutes.
- • HJK helsinki's Shaun Want inadvertently provided an own goal in the 96th minute, leveling the score.
Lineups
Larne
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 R. Ferguson (G)
- 23 T. Cosgrove (D)
- 2 S. Want (D)
- 18 C. Bolger (D)
- 4 A. Donnelly (D)
- 25 D. Sloan (M)
- 16 S. Gordon (M)
- 22 M. Glynn (D)
- 29 A. Ryan (F)
- 10 L. Bonis (F)
- 21 L. Millar (M)
Substitutes
- 5 C. Farquhar
- 17 I. Westendorf
- 6 J. Thomson
- 9 P. O'Neill
- 20 T. Maguire
- 7 D. Kearns
- 3 A. Omar
- 26 C. Smith
- 28 A. Dowling
HJK helsinki
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 25 D. Iliev (G)
- 22 J. Raitala (D)
- 4 J. Toivio (D)
- 15 M. Tenho (D)
- 2 T. Ollila (D)
- 24 G. Kanellópoulos (M)
- 10 L. Lingman (M)
- 18 T. Keskinen (M)
- 23 P. Soiri (M)
- 9 B. Radulović (F)
- 29 A. Olusanya (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Öst
- 37 A. Tanaka
- 11 R. Riski
- 59 L. Möller
- 27 K. Kouassivi-Benissan
- 97 M. Boamah
- 52 A. Toivonen
Timeline
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26' HJK helsinki Goal · Normal GoalT. Ollila · Assist: T. Keskinen
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34' Larne subst · Substitution 1Off: Cian Bolger · On: C. Farquhar
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46' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Iliev · On: J. Öst
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47' Larne Card · Yellow CardAaron Donnelly
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56' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Olusanya · On: Atomu Tanaka
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64' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow CardJ. Raitala
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65' Larne Goal · PenaltyL. Bonis
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71' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Keskinen · On: R. Riski
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73' Larne Card · Yellow CardL. Bonis
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74' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow CardMiro Tenho
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76' Larne subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Glynn · On: I. Westendorf
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76' Larne subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sloan · On: J. Thomson
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79' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow CardT. Ollila
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87' Larne Goal · Normal GoalJ. Thomson · Assist: Andy Ryan
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89' Larne subst · Substitution 4Off: Andy Ryan · On: Paul O'Neill
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90' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 4Off: Georgios Kanellopoulos · On: L. Möller
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96' HJK helsinki Goal · Own GoalShaun Want
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98' Larne subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Gordon · On: T. Maguire
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107' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow CardB. Radulovic
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110' Larne Card · Yellow CardShaun Want
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119' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Soiri · On: K. Kouassivi-Benissan
Match Stats
| Stat | Larne | HJK helsinki |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Larne turned the tide of the match when L. Bonis converted a penalty at 65 minutes, bringing them back into the game.
- ▸ J. Thomson's goal at 87 minutes put Larne ahead and showcased their fighting spirit before HJK helsinki equalized with an own goal in stoppage time.