Match report
Petrocub Draws 1-1 with Apoel Nicosia in UEFA Champions League
Petrocub
1–1
FT
Apoel Nicosia
Jul 30, 2024
Petrocub held off a strong challenge from Apoel Nicosia to secure a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League match, demonstrating tactical discipline and defensive fortitude. Despite early setbacks, including yellow cards for key players Victor Mudrac and Sergio Tejera, both teams maintained competitive pressure throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • S. Plătică scored for Petrocub in the 60th minute, assisted by Vladimir Ambros.
- • Marquinhos equalized for Apoel Nicosia at the 65th minute, with an assist from K. Sarfo.
- • Victor Mudrac of Petrocub received a yellow card in the 40th minute.
- • Sergio Tejera of Apoel Nicosia was shown a yellow card just before halftime.
Lineups
Petrocub
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 S. Șmalenea (G)
- 11 S. Plătică (D)
- 4 V. Mudrac (D)
- 20 D. Douanla (M)
- 90 I. Jardan (D)
- 39 T. Lungu (M)
- 17 D. Abagna (M)
- 37 D. Pușcaș (M)
- 9 V. Ambros (F)
- 19 M. Plătică (M)
- 23 M. Lupan (F)
Substitutes
- 30 V. Jardan
- 22 M. Căruntu
- 8 D. Demian
- 93 C. Sandu
- 94 C. Cotogoi
- 32 D. Coval
- 70 S. Basit
- 97 M. Iosipoi
Apoel Nicosia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 27 V. Belec (G)
- 16 M. Sušić (D)
- 3 R. Petrović (D)
- 5 L. Dvali (D)
- 19 Xavi Quintillà (D)
- 77 D. Ndongala (M)
- 8 Sergio Tejera (M)
- 70 G. Kostadinov (M)
- 10 Marquinhos (M)
- 20 S. Dražić (F)
- 44 K. Sarfo (M)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Donis
- 7 M. Meyer
- 9 Y. El-Arabi
- 29 I. Chebake
- 18 G. Satsias
- 17 D. Theodorou
- 35 P. Polycarpou
- 30 M. Corbu
- 78 S. Kittos
- 33 E. Antoniou
- 4 Cipriano
- 22 A. Christodoulou
Timeline
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37' Petrocub subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Lupan · On: V. Jardan
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40' Petrocub Card · Yellow CardVictor Mudrac
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45'+1 Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardSergio Tejera
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60' Petrocub Goal · Normal GoalS. Plătică · Assist: Vladimir Ambros
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64' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardMarquinhos
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65' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal GoalMarquinhos · Assist: K. Sarfo
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67' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1Off: Marquinhos · On: A. Donis
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67' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Sarfo · On: M. Meyer
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67' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Ndongala · On: Y. El Arabi
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73' Petrocub subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Plătică · On: M. Căruntu
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73' Petrocub subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Pușcaș · On: D. Demian
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85' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Dražić · On: I. Chebake
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85' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 5Off: Sergio Tejera · On: G. Satsias
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86' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardG. Satsias
Match Stats
| Stat | Petrocub | Apoel Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted dramatically when S. Plătică scored for Petrocub in the 60th minute, putting them ahead and giving momentum to their attack.
- ▸ Marquinhos equalized just five minutes later, restoring balance to the match and reigniting Apoel Nicosia's offensive efforts.