Match report

Breidablik Upsets Shamrock Rovers 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
0–1
FT
Breidablik
Breidablik
Jul 11, 2023

In a surprising turn of events at the UEFA Champions League, Breidablik defeated Shamrock Rovers 1-0 thanks to a solitary goal from defender D. Muminovic in the 39th minute. Despite making several substitutions and putting significant pressure on their Icelandic opponents throughout the match, Shamrock Rovers were unable to break through Breidablik's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Breidablik scored the only goal of the game in the 39th minute courtesy of D. Muminovic, assisted by V. Einarsson.
  • • Shamrock Rovers had multiple substitution changes including bringing on D. Watts and R. Finn for tactical shifts.
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to Shamrock Rovers players Markus Poom (88') and Gary O'Neill (90'+4).
  • • Breidablik maintained a strong defensive stance, making strategic substitutions late in the game.

Lineups

Shamrock Rovers

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 L. Pöhls (G)
  • 6 D. Cleary (D)
  • 4 Pico (D)
  • 3 S. Hoare (D)
  • 8 R. Finn (M)
  • 7 D. Watts (M)
  • 16 G. O'Neill (M)
  • 19 M. Poom (M)
  • 11 S. Kavanagh (M)
  • 20 R. Gaffney (F)
  • 29 J. Byrne (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 G. Burke
  • 17 R. Towell
  • 24 J. Kenny
  • 1 A. Mannus
  • 14 S. Power
  • 5 L. Grace
  • 31 K. Cruise
  • 34 C. Noonan
  • 39 N. Razi
  • 9 A. Greene

Breidablik

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Einarsson (G)
  • 7 H. Gunnlaugsson (M)
  • 4 D. Muminović (D)
  • 21 V. Margeirsson (M)
  • 30 A. Yeoman (M)
  • 8 V. Einarsson (M)
  • 3 O. Sigurjónsson (M)
  • 11 G. Eyjólfsson (M)
  • 14 J. Svanþórsson (F)
  • 20 K. Olsen (F)
  • 10 K. Steindórsson (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 Á. Hlynsson
  • 5 A. Aðalsteinsson
  • 6 A. Sigurðarson
  • 25 D. Ingvarsson
  • 26 Á. Orrason
  • 28 O. Stefánsson
  • 19 A. Gunnarsson
  • 12 B. Bragason
  • 13 A. Lúðvíksson

Timeline

  1. Breidablik
    39' Breidablik Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Muminovic · Assist: V. Einarsson
  2. Shamrock Rovers
    60' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Watts · On: G. Burke
  3. Breidablik
    66' Breidablik subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Svanthorsson · On: Á. Hlynsson
  4. Shamrock Rovers
    72' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Finn · On: R. Towell
  5. Breidablik
    73' Breidablik subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Muminovic · On: A. Aðalsteinsson
  6. Breidablik
    73' Breidablik subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sigurjónsson · On: A. Sigurðarson
  7. Shamrock Rovers
    87' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rory Gaffney · On: J. Kenny
  8. Breidablik
    87' Breidablik subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Steindorsson · On: D. Ingvarsson
  9. Shamrock Rovers
    88' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    Markus Poom
  10. Shamrock Rovers
    90'+4 Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    Gary O'Neill

Match Stats

Stat Shamrock Rovers Breidablik
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 3 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Breidablik's D. Muminovic at 39 minutes set the tone for the match and put pressure on Shamrock Rovers to equalize.
  • ▸ Despite Shamrock Rovers' numerous substitutions, including bringing in players like D. Watts and R. Finn, they were unable to break through Breidablik’s solid defense.