Match report

Olimpija Ljubljana Secures Narrow Victory Over Valmiera / BSS in UEFA Champions League

Valmiera / BSS
Valmiera / BSS
1–2
FT
Olimpija Ljubljana
Olimpija Ljubljana
Jul 19, 2023

Olimpija Ljubljana secured a crucial 2-1 win over Valmiera / BSS, advancing their position in the UEFA Champions League. Rui Pedro and Ahmet Muhamedbegović put Olimpija ahead before C. Mena's late goal for Valmiera narrowed the gap.

Key Facts

  • • Olimpija Ljubljana won 2-1 against Valmiera / BSS in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Rui Pedro scored Olimpija's first goal at minute 33, assisted by M. Nukić.
  • • Ahmet Muhamedbegović added a second for Olimpija at minute 64, assisted by T. Elsnik.
  • • C. Mena pulled one back for Valmiera in the 82nd minute.

Lineups

Valmiera / BSS

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Olses (G)
  • 23 M. Toņiševs (D)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 3 N. Sliede (D)
  • 17 P. Fall (D)
  • 49 R. Kapič (M)
  • 6 I. Zhelizko (M)
  • 10 A. Jaunzems (M)
  • 22 M. Diop (F)
  • 75 Léo Gaúcho (F)
  • 70 C. Mena (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Ruan
  • 24 A. Ndoye
  • 7 Gustavo
  • 8 K. Čudars
  • 4 R. Veips
  • 99 F. Kayramani
  • 20 A. Ghanem
  • 11 J. Peñaloza
  • 27 E. Birka
  • 28 I. Pūlis
  • 26 K. Lauva
  • 80 V. Diagne

Olimpija Ljubljana

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 69 M. Vidovšek (G)
  • 2 Jorge Silva (D)
  • 14 M. Ratnik (D)
  • 16 A. Muhamedbegović (D)
  • 3 David Sualehe (D)
  • 19 S. Sešlar (M)
  • 34 A. Doffo (M)
  • 10 T. Elšnik (M)
  • 99 Rui Pedro (M)
  • 21 I. Posavec (F)
  • 9 M. Nukić (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 N. Gavrić
  • 17 A. Bristrić
  • 30 R. Florucz
  • 8 J. Lasickas
  • 20 N. Motika
  • 22 D. Pintol
  • 11 S. Fadida
  • 37 Pedro Lucas
  • 43 A. Krefl
  • 31 Ž. Mauricio
  • 77 A. Jakupović
  • 6 M. Karamatić

Timeline

  1. Olimpija Ljubljana
    29' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow Card
    Agustín Doffo

    Foul

  2. Olimpija Ljubljana
    33' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal Goal
    Rui Pedro · Assist: M. Nukić
  3. Valmiera / BSS
    46' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Diop · On: Ruan Ribeiro
  4. Olimpija Ljubljana
    63' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Posavec · On: N. Gavrić
  5. Olimpija Ljubljana
    64' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal Goal
    Ahmet Muhamedbegović · Assist: T. Elsnik
  6. Olimpija Ljubljana
    67' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rui Pedro · On: A. Bristric
  7. Olimpija Ljubljana
    67' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nukić · On: R. Florucz
  8. Valmiera / BSS
    71' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Toņiševs · On: A. Ndoye
  9. Valmiera / BSS
    81' Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Kapič · On: Gustavo
  10. Valmiera / BSS
    82' Valmiera / BSS Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Mena
  11. Olimpija Ljubljana
    84' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jorge Silva · On: J. Lasickas
  12. Olimpija Ljubljana
    84' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Sešlar · On: N. Motika
  13. Valmiera / BSS
    90'+1 Valmiera / BSS subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Zhelizko · On: K. Čudars

Match Stats

Stat Valmiera / BSS Olimpija Ljubljana
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 79% 79%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 21
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 478 397
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 8 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 12
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 378 313
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box 8 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Olimpija Ljubljana took an early lead with Rui Pedro's goal, setting a strong tone from their first half performance.
  • ▸ The introduction of Ahmet Muhamedbegović further bolstered Olimpija's offensive capabilities, securing their second goal and effectively sealing the win.