Match report

AEK Athens FC Stuns Dinamo Zagreb with Late Equalizer in UEFA Champions League

AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
2–2
FT
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
Aug 19, 2023

AEK Athens FC staged an impressive comeback to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in their UEFA Champions League clash. The Croatian side took the lead twice with goals from J. Sutalo and R. Ljubičić, but D. Vida's late header ensured AEK held on for a crucial point.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: AEK Athens FC 2–2 Dinamo Zagreb.
  • • Goals: J. Sutalo (46'), R. Ljubičić (65') for Dinamo Zagreb; D. Vida (90+11) for AEK Athens FC
  • • Yellow Cards: L. Ivanusec, J. Misic, B. Mykhailichenko, J. Sutalo, A. Marin (Dinamo Zagreb)

Lineups

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Stanković (G)
  • 12 L. Rota (D)
  • 21 D. Vida (D)
  • 2 H. Moukoudi (D)
  • 28 E. Hajisafi (D)
  • 6 J. Jønsson (M)
  • 4 D. Szymański (M)
  • 5 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 13 O. Pineda (M)
  • 10 S. Zuber (M)
  • 7 L. García (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Gaćinović
  • 19 N. Eliasson
  • 11 S. Araújo
  • 25 K. Galanopoulos
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 24 G. Mitoglou
  • 29 D. Sidibé
  • 53 T. Macheras
  • 9 T. van Weert
  • 30 G. Athanasiadis
  • 3 M. Mohammadi
  • 70 R. Pizarro

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 D. Livaković (G)
  • 2 S. Moharrami (D)
  • 13 S. Ristovski (D)
  • 37 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 15 B. Mykhailichenko (D)
  • 27 J. Mišić (M)
  • 14 R. Ljubičić (M)
  • 77 D. Špikić (M)
  • 31 M. Bulat (M)
  • 7 L. Ivanušec (M)
  • 9 B. Petković (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Marin
  • 41 G. Rukavina
  • 6 M. Bernauer
  • 11 M. Emreli
  • 30 T. Kaneko
  • 42 L. Lukanić
  • 33 I. Nevistić
  • 10 M. Baturina
  • 25 P. Sučić
  • 4 B. Šutalo
  • 55 D. Perić
  • 18 J. Drmić

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    33' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ivanusec
  2. Dinamo Zagreb
    45'+1 Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Sutalo
  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    65' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ljubičić · Assist: B. Petković
  4. AEK Athens FC
    67' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Szymański · On: M. Gaćinović
  5. AEK Athens FC
    67' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Amrabat · On: N. Eliasson
  6. AEK Athens FC
    67' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Zuber · On: S. Araújo
  7. Dinamo Zagreb
    70' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    J. Misic
  8. AEK Athens FC
    76' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Pineda · On: K. Galanopoulos
  9. AEK Athens FC
    76' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Jønsson · On: P. Mantalos
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    78' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mykhailichenko
  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sutalo
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    86' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Spikic · On: A. Marin
  13. Dinamo Zagreb
    90'+1 Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    A. Marin
  14. AEK Athens FC
    90'+11 AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Vida

Match Stats

Stat AEK Athens FC Dinamo Zagreb
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 8 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 4 0
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dinamo Zagreb took an early lead through a goal by J. Sutalo in the 46th minute, but AEK Athens FC showed resilience and determination throughout the match.
  • ▸ A crucial header from D. Vida in stoppage time at 90+11 minutes saved AEK's chances of securing a point against Dinamo Zagreb.