Match report

Antwerp Defeats AEK Athens FC 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Antwerp
Antwerp
1–0
FT
AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
Aug 22, 2023

In an intense clash at the UEFA Champions League, Antwerp emerged victorious against AEK Athens FC with a solitary goal from V. Janssen in the 16th minute. Despite being reduced to ten men after Jelle Bataille's red card in the 50th minute, Antwerp held on to secure their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Antwerp defeated AEK Athens FC 1-0.
  • • V. Janssen scored the only goal at 16 minutes with an assist from A. Vermeeren.
  • • Jelle Bataille received a red card in the 50th minute, reducing Antwerp to ten men.
  • • AEK Athens FC had two yellow cards: D. Szymański (25') and O. Pineda (53').
  • • Antwerp managed their lead despite playing with one less player for over half of the match.

Lineups

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)
  • 34 J. Bataille (D)
  • 27 M. Keita (M)
  • 48 A. Vermeeren (M)
  • 17 J. Ondrejka (M)
  • 24 J. Ekkelenkamp (M)
  • 10 M. Balikwisha (M)
  • 18 V. Janssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Z. Van Den Bosch
  • 21 S. Vines
  • 11 A. Muja
  • 30 C. Scott
  • 55 A. Valencia
  • 81 N. Devalckeneer
  • 8 A. Yusuf
  • 91 S. Lammens
  • 19 C. Ejuke
  • 9 G. Ilenikhena
  • 7 G. Kerk

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Athanasiadis (G)
  • 29 D. Sidibé (D)
  • 21 D. Vida (D)
  • 2 H. Moukoudi (D)
  • 28 E. Hajisafi (D)
  • 13 O. Pineda (M)
  • 4 D. Szymański (M)
  • 5 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 10 S. Zuber (M)
  • 8 M. Gaćinović (M)
  • 7 L. García (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 E. Ponce
  • 6 J. Jønsson
  • 20 P. Mantalos
  • 19 N. Eliasson
  • 11 S. Araújo
  • 3 M. Mohammadi
  • 39 P. Ginis
  • 70 R. Pizarro
  • 25 K. Galanopoulos
  • 12 L. Rota
  • 1 C. Stanković
  • 24 G. Mitoglou

Timeline

  1. Antwerp
    16' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Janssen · Assist: A. Vermeeren
  2. AEK Athens FC
    25' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Szymański

    Foul

  3. AEK Athens FC
    36' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. García · On: E. Ponce
  4. AEK Athens FC
    46' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Szymański · On: J. Jønsson
  5. Antwerp
    50' Antwerp Card · Red Card
    Jelle Bataille

    Foul

  6. AEK Athens FC
    53' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    O. Pineda

    Foul

  7. Antwerp
    56' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ekkelenkamp · On: Z. Van Den Bosch
  8. Antwerp
    56' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ondrejka · On: S. Vines
  9. Antwerp
    67' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    Ritchie De Laet

    Argument

  10. AEK Athens FC
    67' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Zuber · On: P. Mantalos
  11. AEK Athens FC
    67' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gaćinović · On: N. Eliasson
  12. AEK Athens FC
    68' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Sidibe · On: S. Araújo
  13. Antwerp
    70' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Janssen · On: Arbnor Muja
  14. Antwerp
    90'+2 Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    Jean Butez

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Antwerp AEK Athens FC
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 72% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 23
Corners 2 11
Total Passes 323 544
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 10
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 233 461
Shots Inside Box 5 20
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ V. Janssen's goal in the 16th minute gave Antwerp a crucial early advantage.
  • ▸ Jelle Bataille's red card marked a significant shift as Antwerp had to defend with ten men for nearly half of the match, yet held strong to maintain their lead.