Match report

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Secures 2-1 Victory Over Struga in UEFA Champions League

Struga
Struga
1–2
FT
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Jul 18, 2023

FK Zalgiris Vilnius secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Struga in their UEFA Champions League qualifier. The match saw Struga taking an early lead through B. Ibraimi's penalty, but FK Zalgiris Vilnius showcased resilience with goals from Y. Kendysh and an own goal by S. Radić.

Key Facts

  • • Struga vs FK Zalgiris Vilnius: Final score 1-2
  • • B. Ibraimi scored the penalty for Struga in the 75th minute
  • • Y. Kendysh equalized with a normal goal for FK Zalgiris Vilnius at 78'
  • • S. Radić's own goal sealed the victory for FK Zalgiris Vilnius in the 83rd minute

Lineups

Struga

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 95 V. Kjosevski (G)
  • 6 M. Neziri (D)
  • 55 S. Radić (D)
  • 16 B. Krivanjeva (D)
  • 33 V. Zguro (D)
  • 24 E. Malikji (M)
  • 10 B. Bojku (M)
  • 11 B. Shabani (M)
  • 5 M. Mazrekaj (M)
  • 14 M. Radeski (F)
  • 9 B. Ibraimi (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 V. Kochoski
  • 27 S. Jarović
  • 19 A. Kasami
  • 8 F. Tairi
  • 29 H. Maleski
  • 3 H. Tairi
  • 1 K. Kitanovski
  • 22 A. Idrizi
  • 31 J. Kaba
  • 28 H. Ukpa
  • 7 A. Jahja
  • 12 R. Mirseloski

FK Zalgiris Vilnius

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 3 M. Pavelić (D)
  • 26 N. Hnid (D)
  • 31 S. Vučur (D)
  • 7 J. Bopesu (D)
  • 5 N. Gorobsov (M)
  • 8 Y. Karashima (M)
  • 71 Y. Kendysh (M)
  • 10 P. Golubickas (M)
  • 80 L. Antal (F)
  • 99 M. Oyewusi (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 O. Buff
  • 2 A. Fofana
  • 22 O. Verbickas
  • 96 G. Jarusevičius
  • 33 M. Milićković
  • 9 D. Kazlauskas
  • 4 K. Kažukolovas
  • 25 T. Duka
  • 12 P. Mamić
  • 13 S. Mikoliūnas
  • 23 R. Jansonas
  • 77 Á. Vilhjálmsson

Timeline

  1. FK Zalgiris Vilnius
    46' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Karashima · On: O. Buff
  2. Struga
    54' Struga Card · Yellow Card
    Besart Krivanjeva

    Foul

  3. FK Zalgiris Vilnius
    60' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Antal · On: A. Fofana
  4. Struga
    75' Struga Goal · Penalty
    B. Ibraimi
  5. FK Zalgiris Vilnius
    78' FK Zalgiris Vilnius Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Kendysh · Assist: O. Buff
  6. Struga
    81' Struga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Besart Krivanjeva · On: V. Kochoski
  7. FK Zalgiris Vilnius
    83' FK Zalgiris Vilnius Goal · Own Goal
    S. Radić
  8. Struga
    85' Struga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Ibraimi · On: S. Jarović
  9. Struga
    85' Struga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Malikji · On: A. Kasami
  10. Struga
    87' Struga Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kasami

    Foul

  11. FK Zalgiris Vilnius
    87' FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Golubickas · On: O. Verbickas
  12. FK Zalgiris Vilnius
    90'+3 FK Zalgiris Vilnius subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Kendysh · On: G. Jarusevičius

Match Stats

Stat Struga FK Zalgiris Vilnius
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 71% 76%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 18
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 322 417
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 11
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 230 317
Shots Inside Box 9 14
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Struga took an early lead with a penalty by B. Ibraimi, putting pressure on FK Zalgiris Vilnius to respond.
  • ▸ FK Zalgiris Vilnius managed to turn the game around in the final quarter of the match with two goals: one from Y. Kendysh and another from S. Radić's own goal.