Match report
Slovan Bratislava Defeats Apoel Nicosia 2-0 in UEFA Champions League
Slovan Bratislava
2–0
FT
Apoel Nicosia
Aug 7, 2024
Slovan Bratislava stunned Apoel Nicosia in the UEFA Champions League, securing a crucial 2-0 victory. The hosts capitalized on an own goal from R. Petrović and a late normal goal by R. Mak to seal their win.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Slovan Bratislava 2–0 Apoel Nicosia
- • Turning Point: Own Goal by R. Petrović (71') for Slovan Bratislava
- • Late Seal: Normal Goal by R. Mak (90+3') for Slovan Bratislava
- • Yellow Cards: Sergio Tejera, M. Susic, Georgi Kostadinov (Apoel Nicosia); Kenan Bajrić, Guram Kashia (Slovan Bratislava)
Lineups
Slovan Bratislava
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 71 D. Takáč (G)
- 28 C. Blackman (D)
- 4 G. Kashia (D)
- 6 K. Wimmer (D)
- 23 S. Zuberu (D)
- 33 J. Kucka (M)
- 12 K. Bajrič (D)
- 10 M. Tolić (M)
- 11 T. Barseghyan (M)
- 13 D. Strelec (F)
- 7 V. Weiss (M)
Substitutes
- 21 R. Mak
- 18 N. Marcelli
- 37 J. Szöke
- 2 S. Voet
- 8 E. Isaac
- 16 M. Mateas
- 17 J. Medveděv
- 27 M. Vojtko
- 20 A. Mustafić
- 88 K. Savvidīs
- 31 M. Trnovský
- 35 A. Hrdina
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)
- 7 M. Meyer (M)
- 8 Sergio Tejera (M)
- 70 G. Kostadinov (M)
- 10 Marquinhos (M)
- 20 S. Dražić (F)
- 77 D. Ndongala (M)
Substitutes
- 9 Y. El-Arabi
- 29 I. Chebake
- 11 A. Donis
- 30 M. Corbu
- 17 D. Theodorou
- 23 P. Kattirtzis
- 33 E. Antoniou
- 35 P. Polycarpou
- 4 Cipriano
- 18 G. Satsias
- 22 A. Christodoulou
- 78 S. Kittos
Timeline
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18' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardSergio Tejera
Foul
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36' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardM. Susic
Foul
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57' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardKenan Bajrić
Foul
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67' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardGeorgi Kostadinov
Foul
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71' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Own GoalR. Petrović
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75' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Meyer · On: Y. El Arabi
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79' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1Off: Tigran Barseghyan · On: R. Mak
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84' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardGuram Kashia
Foul
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87' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Dražić · On: I. Chebake
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87' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Ndongala · On: A. Donis
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90'+2 Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Strelec · On: J. Szöke
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90'+3 Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal GoalR. Mak · Assist: N. Marcelli
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90' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2Off: V. j. Weiss · On: N. Marcelli
Match Stats
| Stat | Slovan Bratislava | Apoel Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 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 match turned in favor of Slovan Bratislava when R. Petrović scored an own goal at the 71st minute, giving them a crucial lead.
- ▸ Apoel Nicosia made multiple substitutions but could not capitalize on their chances; R. Mak's late normal goal in stoppage time (90+3') sealed Slovan Bratislava’s victory.