Match report
HJK Helsinki Defeats Larne 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
HJK helsinki
1–0
FT
Larne
Jul 12, 2023
HJK Helsinki held off a determined challenge from Larne to secure a 1-0 win in their UEFA Champions League match, thanks to a first-minute penalty by B. Radulovic. Despite facing multiple yellow cards and late substitutions, the Finnish side managed to maintain control throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • HJK Helsinki: 1 goal (B. Radulovic - Penalty)
- • Larne received four yellow cards during the match.
- • Substitutions included Atomu Tanaka and Santeri Hostikka for HJK Helsinki, while D. Sloan and Andy Ryan were replaced for Larne.
- • The only goal came in the third minute from a penalty kick taken by B. Radulovic.
Lineups
HJK helsinki
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Öst (G)
- 23 P. Soiri (M)
- 14 M. Peltola (M)
- 15 M. Tenho (D)
- 22 J. Raitala (D)
- 37 A. Tanaka (M)
- 10 L. Lingman (M)
- 56 P. Hetemaj (M)
- 7 S. Hostikka (F)
- 9 B. Radulović (F)
- 18 T. Keskinen (M)
Substitutes
- 27 K. Kouassivi-Benissan
- 29 A. Olusanya
- 28 M. Ylitolva
- 2 T. Ollila
- 25 D. Iliev
- 24 G. Kanellópoulos
- 4 J. Toivio
- 42 K. Meriluoto
- 11 R. Riski
- 78 A. Ramula
Larne
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 R. Ferguson (G)
- 23 T. Cosgrove (D)
- 2 S. Want (D)
- 18 C. Bolger (D)
- 4 A. Donnelly (D)
- 25 D. Sloan (M)
- 16 S. Gordon (M)
- 22 M. Glynn (D)
- 29 A. Ryan (F)
- 10 L. Bonis (F)
- 21 L. Millar (M)
Substitutes
- 7 D. Kearns
- 17 I. Westendorf
- 9 P. O'Neill
- 3 A. Omar
- 5 C. Farquhar
- 20 T. Maguire
- 28 A. Dowling
- 26 C. Smith
Timeline
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3' HJK helsinki Goal · PenaltyB. Radulovic
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28' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow CardMiro Tenho
Foul
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31' Larne Card · Yellow CardCian Bolger
Foul
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46' Larne Card · Yellow CardTomas Cosgrove
Foul
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64' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1Off: Atomu Tanaka · On: K. Kouassivi-Benissan
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81' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2Off: Santeri Hostikka · On: A. Olusanya
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83' Larne subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Sloan · On: D. Kearns
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86' Larne subst · Substitution 2Off: Andy Ryan · On: I. Westendorf
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89' Larne Card · Yellow CardShaun Want
Foul
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90'+5 Larne Card · Yellow CardAaron Donnelly
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | HJK helsinki | Larne |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. Radulovic's early penalty goal set the tone for HJK Helsinki, providing them with an immediate advantage.
- ▸ Larne struggled to find their rhythm after receiving multiple yellow cards in quick succession.