Match report

VPS and AIK Stockholm Draw 2-2 in UEFA Europa League

VPS
VPS
2–2
FT
AIK Stockholm
AIK Stockholm
Jul 2, 2015

In a dramatic UEFA Europa League encounter, VPS managed to hold off AIK Stockholm with a hard-fought 2-2 draw. The game saw key contributions from players like A. Catovic and J. Seabrook for VPS, who scored crucial goals, and N. Bahoui for AIK Stockholm, who equalized with a penalty. Both teams showcased resilience and skill, making for an exciting match.

Key Facts

  • • VPS and AIK Stockholm end in a 2-2 draw
  • • A. Catovic scores for VPS in the 45th minute (elapsed: 45, extra: 3)
  • • J. Seabrook scores for VPS in the 65th minute
  • • N. Bahoui scores a goal for AIK Stockholm in the 70th minute
  • • N. Bahoui scores a penalty for AIK Stockholm in the 83rd minute

Lineups

VPS

Starting XI

  • 32 H. Sillanpää (G)
  • 3 V. Koskimaa (D)
  • 2 T. Lahti (D)
  • 10 T. Björk (M)
  • 19 J. Seabrook (F)
  • 4 J. Engström (D)
  • 8 D. Abdulahi (M)
  • 20 J. Mäkelä (F)
  • 9 A. Catovic (F)
  • 11 P. Soiri (M)
  • 23 M. Niemi (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Tamminen
  • 15 T. Kula
  • 1 M. Uusitalo
  • 5 M. Viitikko
  • 13 S. Alanko
  • 21 A. Nuutinen
  • 22 L. Hertsi

AIK Stockholm

Starting XI

  • 35 P. Carlgren (G)
  • 3 P. Karlsson (D)
  • 4 N. Johansson (D)
  • 12 Haukur Hauksson (D)
  • 18 N. Sundberg (D)
  • 20 D. Etuhu (M)
  • 11 N. Bahoui (F)
  • 8 J. Blomberg (M)
  • 17 E. Ofori (M)
  • 10 Henok Goitom (F)
  • 7 F. Brustad (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 O. Linnér
  • 23 Mohamed Bangura
  • 29 A. Salétros
  • 14 K. Pavey
  • 24 M. Nikolic
  • 25 S. Lundholm
  • 28 N. Eliasson

Timeline

  1. AIK Stockholm
    29' AIK Stockholm subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Carlgren · On: O. Linnér
  2. AIK Stockholm
    37' AIK Stockholm Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ofori
  3. VPS
    45'+3 VPS Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Catovic
  4. AIK Stockholm
    47' AIK Stockholm Card · Yellow Card
    Nils-Eric Johansson
  5. AIK Stockholm
    64' AIK Stockholm subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Brustad · On: Mohamed Bangura
  6. VPS
    65' VPS Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Seabrook
  7. VPS
    68' VPS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Seabrook · On: E. Tamminen
  8. AIK Stockholm
    70' AIK Stockholm Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Bahoui
  9. AIK Stockholm
    78' AIK Stockholm subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Etuhu · On: A. Salétros
  10. AIK Stockholm
    83' AIK Stockholm Goal · Penalty
    N. Bahoui
  11. VPS
    84' VPS subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Björk · On: T. Kula

Match Stats

Stat VPS AIK Stockholm
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 3 15
Corners 3 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Catovic's goal in the 45th minute gave VPS the lead, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ J. Seabrook's goal in the 65th minute extended VPS's lead, putting pressure on AIK Stockholm
  • ▸ N. Bahoui's goal in the 70th minute and his subsequent penalty in the 83rd minute secured a comeback for AIK Stockholm, leveling the match