Match report

Maccabi Haifa Defeats Hamrun Spartans 2–1 in UEFA Champions League

Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa
2–1
FT
Hamrun Spartans
Hamrun Spartans
Jul 18, 2023

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter, Maccabi Haifa triumphed over Hamrun Spartans by a scoreline of 2–1. The visitors took the lead early with J. Mbong scoring in the 31st minute. However, Maccabi Haifa mounted a comeback through goals from E. Shuranov (69th) and F. Pierrot (84th). Both teams made several substitutions throughout the game as they sought to turn the tide of play.

Key Facts

  • • Hamrun Spartans took an early lead with a goal by J. Mbong in the 31st minute.
  • • Maccabi Haifa equalized through E. Shuranov's strike in the 69th minute, assisted by D. Haziza.
  • • F. Pierrot scored the winning goal for Maccabi Haifa in the 84th minute, also from an assist by D. Haziza.
  • • Several substitutions were made on both sides to maintain momentum and adjust tactics.

Lineups

Maccabi Haifa

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 I. Nitzan (G)
  • 23 M. Kandil (D)
  • 30 A. Seck (D)
  • 15 O. Dahan (D)
  • 27 P. Cornud (D)
  • 26 M. Jaber (M)
  • 18 G. Naor (M)
  • 11 L. Refaelov (M)
  • 91 D. Sabia (F)
  • 19 E. Shuranov (F)
  • 28 I. Hagag (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 D. Sundgren
  • 4 A. Muhammad
  • 8 D. Haziza
  • 10 T. Chery
  • 9 F. Pierrot
  • 17 S. Podgoreanu
  • 3 S. Goldberg
  • 55 R. Gershon
  • 40 S. Keouf
  • 21 D. David
  • 25 A. Khalaili
  • 14 A. Zargari

Hamrun Spartans

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 F. Marchetti (G)
  • 4 S. Borg (D)
  • 91 Emerson Marcelina (D)
  • 27 O. Bjeličić (D)
  • 10 J. Mbong (M)
  • 14 Elionay (M)
  • 12 R. Prša (M)
  • 17 Y. Nenov (M)
  • 94 R. Camenzuli (M)
  • 98 Jonny (F)
  • 23 U. Đuranović (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Eder
  • 30 S. Paintsil
  • 42 N. Krstić
  • 28 J. Corbalan
  • 69 K. Bilić
  • 31 Tom
  • 5 S. Xerri
  • 24 M. Debono
  • 19 J. Zerafa
  • 77 S. Attard
  • 7 L. Montebello

Timeline

  1. Hamrun Spartans
    31' Hamrun Spartans Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mbong
  2. Hamrun Spartans
    46' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Nenov · On: Ederson
  3. Maccabi Haifa
    46' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Naor · On: A. Muhammad
  4. Hamrun Spartans
    59' Hamrun Spartans Card · Yellow Card
    Roko Prša

    Foul

  5. Maccabi Haifa
    60' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kandil · On: D. Haziza
  6. Maccabi Haifa
    61' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Refaelov · On: T. Chery
  7. Hamrun Spartans
    64' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Elionay · On: S. Paintsil
  8. Hamrun Spartans
    66' Hamrun Spartans Card · Yellow Card
    F. Marchetti

    Argument

  9. Maccabi Haifa
    67' Maccabi Haifa Var · Penalty cancelled
    T. Chery
  10. Maccabi Haifa
    69' Maccabi Haifa Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Shuranov · Assist: D. Haziza
  11. Maccabi Haifa
    74' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Shuranov · On: F. Pierrot
  12. Hamrun Spartans
    78' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonny · On: N. Krstić
  13. Hamrun Spartans
    79' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Mbong · On: J. Corbalan
  14. Maccabi Haifa
    84' Maccabi Haifa Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Pierrot · Assist: D. Haziza
  15. Hamrun Spartans
    89' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Steve Borg · On: K. Bilić

Match Stats

Stat Maccabi Haifa Hamrun Spartans
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 76%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 582 263
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 523 199
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's turning point came with E. Shuranov's equalizer in the 69th minute, which shifted Maccabi Haifa's morale and tactical approach.
  • ▸ F. Pierrot's goal in the 84th minute was crucial as it sealed Maccabi Haifa's victory and put Hamrun Spartans on the back foot.