Match report
Maccabi Haifa Secures Victory Over Slovan Bratislava, 3-1, In UEFA Champions League
Maccabi Haifa
3–1
FT
Slovan Bratislava
Aug 15, 2023
Maccabi Haifa secured a crucial victory over Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The hosts dominated from start to finish, with Florian Pierrot and Dvir Sabi'A scoring early goals before Dolev David sealed their win late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Maccabi Haifa 3–1 Slovan Bratislava
- • Goals by Florian Pierrot (29'), Dvir Sabi'A (45+2') and Dolev David (90+3') for Maccabi Haifa
- • Slovan Bratislava's only goal came from Marko Tolic at 85'
- • Maccabi Haifa had multiple yellow cards: A. Muhammad (24'), F. Pierrot (64'), and Sean Goldberg (88')
Lineups
Maccabi Haifa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 I. Nitzan (G)
- 2 D. Sundgren (D)
- 30 A. Seck (D)
- 3 S. Goldberg (D)
- 27 P. Cornud (D)
- 26 M. Jaber (M)
- 4 A. Muhammad (M)
- 91 D. Sabia (M)
- 10 T. Chery (M)
- 8 D. Haziza (M)
- 9 F. Pierrot (F)
Substitutes
- 11 L. Refaelov
- 23 M. Kandil
- 21 D. David
- 25 A. Khalaili
- 18 G. Naor
- 55 R. Gershon
- 40 S. Keouf
- 34 H. Shibli
- 17 S. Podgoreanu
- 15 O. Dahan
- 19 E. Shuranov
- 28 I. Hagag
Slovan Bratislava
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 82 M. Borjan (G)
- 25 L. Pauschek (D)
- 4 G. Kashia (D)
- 12 K. Bajrič (D)
- 36 Lucas Lovat (D)
- 11 T. Barseghyan (M)
- 20 J. Kankava (M)
- 33 J. Kucka (M)
- 23 S. Zuberu (M)
- 77 A. Čavrić (F)
- 13 D. Strelec (F)
Substitutes
- 26 F. Lichý
- 15 M. Abubakari
- 24 M. Tolić
- 18 N. Marcelli
- 28 C. Blackman
- 3 U. Agbo
- 31 M. Trnovský
- 6 K. Wimmer
- 2 S. Voet
- 5 R. Križan
- 35 A. Hrdina
- 27 M. Vojtko
Timeline
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21' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardTigran Barseghyan
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24' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow CardA. Muhammad
Foul
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29' Maccabi Haifa Goal · Normal GoalF. Pierrot · Assist: T. Chery
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45'+2 Maccabi Haifa Goal · Normal GoalD. Sabi'A · Assist: T. Chery
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46' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Čavrić · On: F. Lichý
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46' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2Off: Tigran Barseghyan · On: M. Abubakari
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64' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow CardF. Pierrot
Foul
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64' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Haziza · On: L. Refaelov
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65' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Jaber · On: M. Kandil
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67' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3Off: Sharani Zuberu · On: M. Tolic
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68' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kucka · On: N. Marcelli
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71' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sabi'A · On: D. David
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77' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Sundgren · On: A. Khalaili
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77' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Muhammad · On: G. Naor
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80' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Strelec · On: C. Blackman
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85' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal GoalM. Tolic · Assist: N. Marcelli
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88' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow CardSean Goldberg
Foul
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90'+2 Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardM. Tolic
Foul
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90'+3 Maccabi Haifa Goal · Normal GoalD. David
Match Stats
| Stat | Maccabi Haifa | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 82% |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 551 | 422 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 495 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Florian Pierrot's early goal at 29' set the pace for Maccabi Haifa, giving them a crucial lead against Slovan Bratislava.
- ▸ Dvir Sabi'A's second-half opener (45+2') ensured Maccabi Haifa maintained their momentum and kept Slovan Bratislava on the back foot.
- ▸ Despite Marko Tolic's goal for Slovan Bratislava at 85', Dolev David's late finish in injury time (90+3') cemented Maccabi Haifa's victory.