Match report
AEK Athens FC Defeats Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Dinamo Zagreb
1–2
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AEK Athens FC
Aug 15, 2023
AEK Athens FC secured their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage by defeating Dinamo Zagreb 2–1. The match was dominated by two goals scored by AEK's S. Zuber and K. Galanopoulos, while M. Bulat's early goal for Dinamo provided a brief lead.
Key Facts
- • M. Bulat of Dinamo Zagreb scored the opening goal in the 39th minute.
- • S. Zuber equalized for AEK Athens FC with a goal in the 59th minute, assisted by L. García.
- • K. Galanopoulos secured the victory for AEK Athens FC with a late goal in the 90+1st minute, assisted by R. Pizarro.
Lineups
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
- 11 M. Emreli
- 10 M. Baturina
- 25 P. Sučić
- 30 T. Kaneko
- 20 A. Marin
- 33 I. Nevistić
- 41 G. Rukavina
- 6 M. Bernauer
- 55 D. Perić
- 4 B. Šutalo
- 18 J. Drmić
- 42 L. Lukanić
AEK Athens FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Stanković (G)
- 29 D. Sidibé (D)
- 21 D. Vida (D)
- 2 H. Moukoudi (D)
- 28 E. Hajisafi (D)
- 6 J. Jønsson (M)
- 4 D. Szymański (M)
- 19 N. Eliasson (M)
- 13 O. Pineda (M)
- 10 S. Zuber (M)
- 7 L. García (F)
Substitutes
- 5 N. Amrabat
- 25 K. Galanopoulos
- 11 S. Araújo
- 70 R. Pizarro
- 20 P. Mantalos
- 24 G. Mitoglou
- 12 L. Rota
- 53 T. Macheras
- 39 P. Ginis
- 30 G. Athanasiadis
- 9 T. van Weert
- 3 M. Mohammadi
Timeline
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39' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalM. Bulat
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46' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Spikic · On: M. Emreli
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55' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardL. Ivanusec
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55' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Eliasson · On: N. Amrabat
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57' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardE. Hajsafi
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59' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal GoalS. Zuber · Assist: L. García
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67' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Jønsson · On: K. Galanopoulos
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72' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Ivanusec · On: M. Baturina
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72' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Bulat · On: P. Sucic
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84' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Pineda · On: R. Pizarro
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84' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Zuber · On: S. Araújo
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84' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Szymański · On: P. Mantalos
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90'+5 AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow CardP. Mantalos
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90' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal GoalK. Galanopoulos · Assist: R. Pizarro
Match Stats
| Stat | Dinamo Zagreb | AEK Athens FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 12 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AEK's equalizing goal from S. Zuber in the 59th minute shifted momentum towards them.
- ▸ The late winning goal from K. Galanopoulos in the 90+1st minute solidified AEK Athens FC’s victory and left Dinamo Zagreb struggling to find an equalizer.