Match report
Trabzonspor Defeats FC Differdange 03 1-0 in UEFA Europa League
Trabzonspor
1–0
FT
FC Differdange 03
Jul 16, 2015
Trabzonspor held off FC Differdange 03 to secure a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match, with M. Ekici scoring the decisive goal in the 44th minute. The Turkish side dominated the game despite early yellow cards to Musa Nizam and S. Yılmaz. FC Differdange 03 put up a brave fight but could not capitalize on A. Bukvić's early yellow card.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Trabzonspor 1-0 FC Differdange 03
- • Goal: M. Ekici (44')
- • Yellow Cards: Musa Nizam (28'), S. Yılmaz (65') (Trabzonspor), A. Bukvić (35') (FC Differdange 03)
- • Substitutions: Dejvid Sinani (63'), G. Caron (76') (FC Differdange 03); E. Zengin (64'), A. Waris (81'), F. Atik (84') (Trabzonspor)
Lineups
Trabzonspor
Starting XI
- 1 O. Kivrak
- 15 U. Demirok
- 77 M. Nizam
- 22 M. Yumlu
- 24 S. Dursun
- 6 C. Medjani
- 21 E. Zengin
- 8 M. Ekici
- 9 S. Yılmaz
- 20 S. Aydoğdu
- 28 A. Waris
Substitutes
- 32 Y. Erdoğan
- 61 Z. Yavru
- 66 F. Atik
- 4 A. Demir
- 13 I. Demir
- 35 A. Kara
FC Differdange 03
Starting XI
- 30 J. Weber
- 5 T. Siebenaler
- 21 M. Jänisch
- 15 A. Bukvić
- 4 A. Rodrigues
- 25 G. Franzoni
- 8 P. Ribeiro
- 17 J. Yéyé
- 10 D. Sinani
- 11 G. Caron
- 9 O. Er Rafik
Substitutes
- 22 P. Lebresne
- 24 J. Méligner
- 6 A. May
- 1 A. Schaab
- 3 M. Martin
- 20 G. Bettmer
- 29 A. Luisi
Timeline
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28' Trabzonspor Card · Yellow CardMusa Nizam
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35' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow CardA. Bukvić
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44' Trabzonspor Goal · Normal GoalM. Ekici
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63' FC Differdange 03 subst · Substitution 1Off: Dejvid Sinani · On: P. Lebresne
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64' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Zengin · On: Y. Erdoğan
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65' Trabzonspor Card · Yellow CardS. Yılmaz
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76' FC Differdange 03 subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Caron · On: J. Méligner
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81' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Waris · On: Z. Yavru
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84' Trabzonspor subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ekici · On: F. Atik
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90'+3 FC Differdange 03 subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Ribeiro · On: Andy May
Match Stats
| Stat | Trabzonspor | FC Differdange 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Ekici's goal in the 44th minute provided Trabzonspor with the lead they needed to control the game and secure the victory.
- ▸ The early yellow cards to Musa Nizam and S. Yılmaz for Trabzonspor added pressure, but the team remained composed and capitalized on their opportunity.