Match report

FC Thun Defeats Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

FC Thun
FC Thun
2–1
FT
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Jul 23, 2015

FC Thun staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League. Despite going behind early on to a goal from J. Ogu, Thun's fighting spirit shone through, especially after Hapoel's Shir Tzedek was sent off early in the game. Nelson Ferreira proved pivotal with two goals, securing the win for Thun.

Key Facts

  • • J. Ogu scored the opening goal for Hapoel Beer Sheva in the 6th minute
  • • Shir Tzedek was sent off with a red card for Hapoel Beer Sheva in the 20th minute
  • • Nelson Ferreira scored both goals for FC Thun, in the 40th and 72nd minutes
  • • FC Thun ended the match with a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva

Lineups

FC Thun

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Faivre (G)
  • 31 S. Glarner (D)
  • 26 T. Reinmann (D)
  • 5 F. Sulmoni (D)
  • 28 A. Wittwer (D)
  • 21 Nelson Ferreira (M)
  • 17 D. Hediger (M)
  • 10 M. Rojas (M)
  • 7 G. Frontino (M)
  • 13 S. Rapp (F)
  • 15 L. Zino (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 E. Schirinzi
  • 20 R. Munsy
  • 4 M. Bürki
  • 9 R. Buess
  • 14 N. Schindelholz
  • 18 F. Ruberto
  • 19 G. Karlen

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Goresh (G)
  • 13 O. Davidzada (D)
  • 5 S. Tzedek (D)
  • 12 O. Hoban (M)
  • 30 J. Ogu (M)
  • 11 M. Buzaglo (M)
  • 7 M. Radi (M)
  • 24 M. Melikson (M)
  • 25 William (D)
  • 2 B. Bitton (D)
  • 10 E. Barda (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 L. Taha
  • 27 B. Sahar
  • 9 A. Nwakaeme
  • 15 R. Gordana
  • 17 M. Ohayon
  • 36 R. Rahamim
  • 3 B. Turgeman

Timeline

  1. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    6' Hapoel Beer Sheva Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ogu
  2. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    20' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Red Card
    Shir Tzedek
  3. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    39' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Barda · On: Loai Taha
  4. FC Thun
    40' FC Thun Goal · Normal Goal
    Nelson Ferreira
  5. FC Thun
    47' FC Thun Card · Yellow Card
    Lotem Zino
  6. FC Thun
    54' FC Thun Card · Yellow Card
    Nelson Ferreira
  7. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    55' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    O. Davidzada
  8. FC Thun
    60' FC Thun subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Glarner · On: E. Schirinzi
  9. FC Thun
    61' FC Thun Card · Yellow Card
    Fulvio Sulmoni
  10. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    63' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    William Soares
  11. FC Thun
    72' FC Thun Goal · Normal Goal
    Nelson Ferreira
  12. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    75' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hoban · On: B. Sahar
  13. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    83' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Melikson · On: A. Nwakaeme
  14. FC Thun
    85' FC Thun subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Frontino · On: R. Munsy
  15. FC Thun
    90'+4 FC Thun subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rojas · On: Marco Burki

Match Stats

Stat FC Thun Hapoel Beer Sheva
Fouls 20 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 9 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hapoel Beer Sheva's early red card to Shir Tzedek in the 20th minute shifted the momentum in favor of FC Thun
  • ▸ Nelson Ferreira's equalizing goal in the 40th minute gave FC Thun the confidence to push for a win
  • ▸ Ferreira's second goal in the 72nd minute sealed the victory for FC Thun, overcoming the early deficit