Match report

Antwerp Defeats AEK Athens FC 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
1–2
FT
Antwerp
Antwerp
Aug 30, 2023

Antwerp secured a crucial 2-1 victory over AEK Athens FC in their UEFA Champions League match, showcasing resilience and determination throughout the encounter. Despite an early setback, the team capitalized on key moments to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AEK Athens FC 1–2 Antwerp
  • • Goal Scorers for Antwerp: G. Kerk (73'), M. Balikwisha (90'+5)
  • • Substitutions for Antwerp included T. Alderweireld, J. Ekkelenkamp, and V. Janssen
  • • AEK Athens FC made multiple substitutions in the second half including N. Amrabat, S. Zuber, M. Gačinović, D. Szymański, and L. Rota

Lineups

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Stanković (G)
  • 12 L. Rota (D)
  • 21 D. Vida (D)
  • 2 H. Moukoudi (D)
  • 28 E. Hajisafi (D)
  • 5 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 4 D. Szymański (M)
  • 10 S. Zuber (M)
  • 13 O. Pineda (M)
  • 8 M. Gaćinović (F)
  • 14 E. Ponce (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 N. Eliasson
  • 11 S. Araújo
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 70 R. Pizarro
  • 6 J. Jønsson
  • 3 M. Mohammadi
  • 25 K. Galanopoulos
  • 30 G. Athanasiadis
  • 24 G. Mitoglou
  • 39 P. Ginis
  • 29 D. Sidibé

Antwerp

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butez (G)
  • 2 R. De Laet (D)
  • 23 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 44 S. Coulibaly (D)
  • 21 S. Vines (D)
  • 48 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 27 M. Keita (M)
  • 10 M. Balikwisha (M)
  • 24 J. Ekkelenkamp (M)
  • 11 A. Muja (M)
  • 18 V. Janssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Z. Van Den Bosch
  • 7 G. Kerk
  • 8 A. Yusuf
  • 17 J. Ondrejka
  • 19 C. Ejuke
  • 55 A. Valencia
  • 9 G. Ilenikhena
  • 81 N. Devalckeneer
  • 91 S. Lammens

Timeline

  1. Antwerp
    65' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Alderweireld · On: Z. Van Den Bosch
  2. Antwerp
    66' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ekkelenkamp · On: G. Kerk
  3. AEK Athens FC
    69' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Amrabat · On: N. Eliasson
  4. AEK Athens FC
    70' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Zuber · On: S. Araújo
  5. Antwerp
    73' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kerk · Assist: M. Balikwisha
  6. AEK Athens FC
    80' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gaćinović · On: P. Mantalos
  7. AEK Athens FC
    80' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Szymański · On: R. Pizarro
  8. AEK Athens FC
    80' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Rota · On: J. Jønsson
  9. Antwerp
    83' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Janssen · On: A. Yusuf
  10. Antwerp
    90'+5 Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Balikwisha
  11. AEK Athens FC
    90'+7 AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mantalos

    Foul

  12. Antwerp
    90'+8 Antwerp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Balikwisha · On: J. Ondrejka

Match Stats

Stat AEK Athens FC Antwerp
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 82% 75%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 555 330
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 453 248
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Antwerp's goal by G. Kerk at 73' shifted the momentum in their favor, giving them a crucial lead over AEK Athens FC.
  • ▸ The second half injury time goal by M. Balikwisha sealed Antwerp's victory and secured all three points for the match.