Match report

Slovan Bratislava Defeats Swift Hesperange 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Swift Hesperange

0–2

Slovan Bratislava

Jul 19, 2023

Swift Hesperange

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Jul 19, 2023 · FT

Slovan Bratislava

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Slovan Bratislava stuns Swift Hesperange with a decisive performance, sealing their 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League qualifier. The match was defined by two penalty goals from V. j. Weiss, who capitalized on opportunities to put Slovan ahead and secure their progress.

Key Facts

• Final score: Swift Hesperange 0 - Slovan Bratislava 2
• V. j. Weiss scored both goals for Slovan from penalties at the 55th and 62nd minutes
• Swift Hesperange's S. Martins received a yellow card in the 21st minute
• Slovan Bratislava had three players (V. j. Weiss, K. Savvidīs, Sharani Zuberu) receive yellow cards

Lineups

Swift Hesperange

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

40 G. Dupire (G)
12 N. Ekofo (D)
4 A. Skenderovic (D)
26 J. Prempeh (D)
17 Simão Martins (D)
14 C. Sacras (D)
21 D. Sinani (M)
28 C. Morren (M)
5 C. Couturier (M)
10 D. Stolz (F)
20 P. Ayongo (F)

Substitutes

22 B. Anoff
16 B. Nouvier
13 D. Cardoso
24 L. Akhalaia
30 Gustavo
8 O. Marques
32 Y. Marques
35 D. Sprūds
1 Y. Czekanowicz
45 A. Sadin
3 T. Zeghdane

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

82 M. Borjan (G)
12 K. Bajrič (D)
4 G. Kashia (D)
6 K. Wimmer (D)
36 Lucas Lovat (D)
88 K. Savvidīs (M)
20 J. Kankava (M)
11 T. Barseghyan (M)
24 M. Tolić (M)
7 V. Weiss (M)
77 A. Čavrić (F)

Substitutes

26 F. Lichý
15 M. Abubakari
23 S. Zuberu
8 J. Zmrhal
18 N. Marcelli
1 A. Chovan
5 R. Križan
35 A. Hrdina
25 L. Pauschek
3 U. Agbo
27 M. Vojtko
2 S. Voet

Timeline

9' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card

V. j. Weiss

Foul
21' Swift Hesperange Card · Yellow Card

S. Martins

Foul
55' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Penalty

V. j. Weiss
58' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card

K. Savvidīs

Foul
62' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Penalty

V. j. Weiss
65' Swift Hesperange subst · Substitution 1

Off: C. Sacras · On: Blankson Anoff
66' Swift Hesperange subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Prempeh · On: B. Nouvier
73' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Tolic · On: F. Lichý
80' Swift Hesperange subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Stolz · On: D. Cardoso
80' Swift Hesperange subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Couturier · On: L. Akhalaia
82' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2

Off: Tigran Barseghyan · On: M. Abubakari
82' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Čavrić · On: Sharani Zuberu
82' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4

Off: V. j. Weiss · On: J. Zmrhal
87' Swift Hesperange subst · Substitution 5

Off: Dejvid Sinani · On: Gustavo Hemkemeier
90'+5 Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 5

Off: K. Savvidīs · On: N. Marcelli
90' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card

Sharani Zuberu

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Swift Hesperange	Slovan Bratislava
Fouls	25	21
Pass Accuracy	82%	72%
Offsides	2	3
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	18	5
Corners	8	0
Total Passes	497	331
Yellow Cards	1	3
Blocked Shots	7	2
Shots on Target	8	2
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	3	1
Possession	61%	39%
Accurate Passes	410	238
Shots Inside Box	13	4
Saves	0	8
Shots Outside Box	5	1

Key Match Notes

▸ The turning point came early in the second half when V. j. Weiss scored a penalty to give Slovan Bratislava a 1-0 lead at the 55th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
▸ Slovan Bratislava further cemented their dominance with another penalty goal by V. j. Weiss in the 62nd minute, doubling their advantage and effectively ending Swift Hesperange's hopes.