Match report
Club Brugge KV Defeats Sturm Graz 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Sturm Graz
0–1
FT
Club Brugge KV
Oct 2, 2024
Club Brugge KV held off a determined Sturm Graz attack to secure a vital 1-0 win in their UEFA Champions League clash. The match was marred by numerous yellow cards and substitutions, but the lone goal from Christos Tzolis ensured Club Brugge's victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sturm Graz 0–1 Club Brugge KV
- • Goal: Christos Tzolis (23') assisted by Raphael Onyedika
- • Five yellow cards were issued to players from Sturm Graz during the match.
- • Club Brugge made two substitutions, with the first being A. Skov Olsen replacing M. Skóraś at 46'.
Lineups
Sturm Graz
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Scherpen (G)
- 2 M. Johnston (D)
- 47 E. Aiwu (D)
- 35 N. Geyrhofer (D)
- 22 J. Gazibegović (D)
- 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
- 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
- 8 M. Yalcouyé (M)
- 15 W. Bøving (M)
- 36 A. Camara (F)
- 18 M. Biereth (F)
Substitutes
- 20 S. Jatta
- 9 E. Yardımcı
- 19 T. Horvat
- 25 S. Hierländer
- 14 L. Zvonarek
- 38 L. Grgić
- 40 M. Bignetti
- 23 A. Malić
- 33 O. Sorg
- 53 D. Khudyakov
- 17 E. Karić
- 32 K. Schopp
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 22 S. Mignolet (G)
- 65 J. Seys (D)
- 4 J. Ordoñez (D)
- 44 B. Mechele (D)
- 55 M. De Cuyper (D)
- 15 R. Onyedika (M)
- 7 A. Skov Olsen (M)
- 30 A. Jashari (M)
- 20 H. Vanaken (M)
- 8 C. Tzolis (M)
- 9 Ferran Jutglà (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Skóraś
- 17 R. Vermant
- 29 N. Jackers
- 68 C. Talbi
- 27 C. Nielsen
- 10 H. Vetlesen
- 64 K. Sabbe
- 2 Z. Romero
Timeline
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23' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalC. Tzolis · Assist: Raphael Onyedika
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46' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Skov Olsen · On: M. Skóraś
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51' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardEmanuel Aiwu
Foul
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58' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Camara · On: S. Jatta
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66' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardN. Geyrhofer
Foul
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66' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Biereth · On: Erencan Yardımcı
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66' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Boving · On: Tomi Horvat
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70' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardM. Yalcouye
Foul
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73' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardM. Skóraś
Foul
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77' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Jutgla · On: R. Vermant
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82' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Chukwuani · On: S. Hierlander
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82' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Yalcouye · On: L. Zvonarek
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90'+4 Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardJ. Gazibegovic
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sturm Graz | Club Brugge KV |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 89% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 394 | 655 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | 0.43 | 0.61 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 321 | 585 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Christos Tzolis scored a goal in the 23rd minute, which proved to be the decisive moment of the match.
- ▸ Sturm Graz suffered multiple yellow cards and several substitutions as they struggled to maintain their composure after conceding an early goal.