Match report

Rubin Defeats Sturm Graz 3-2 in UEFA Europa League

Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
2–3
FT
Rubin
Rubin
Jul 30, 2015

In a highly competitive match of the UEFA Europa League, Rubin secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Sturm Graz. The game saw early goals by M. Kanunnikov and G. Karadeniz for Rubin, while Sturm Graz responded through D. Avdijaj and S. Piesinger. Despite a red card for Avdijaj, Rubin's I. Portnyagin sealed the win in the latter stages of the game, showcasing Rubin's resilience and determination.

Key Facts

  • • Sturm Graz 2–3 Rubin (UEFA Europa League)
  • • M. Kanunnikov scored the opening goal for Rubin at the 14th minute
  • • D. Avdijaj equalized for Sturm Graz at the 21st minute
  • • G. Karadeniz scored a penalty for Rubin at the 25th minute
  • • S. Piesinger scored for Sturm Graz at the 56th minute
  • • I. Portnyagin scored the winning goal for Rubin at the 61st minute
  • • D. Avdijaj received a red card for Sturm Graz at the 69th minute

Lineups

Sturm Graz

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Esser (G)
  • 15 M. Madl (D)
  • 17 M. Ehrenreich (D)
  • 27 C. Klem (D)
  • 36 W. Kamavuaka (M)
  • 8 A. Hadžić (M)
  • 44 T. Schick (M)
  • 13 S. Piesinger (D)
  • 37 K. Dobras (M)
  • 11 J. Tadic (F)
  • 77 D. Avdijaj (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 R. Kienast
  • 22 A. Gruber
  • 29 S. Horvath
  • 5 C. Schoissengeyer
  • 19 M. Potzmann
  • 20 D. Offenbacher
  • 32 T. Schützenauer

Rubin

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Ryzhikov (G)
  • 2 O. Kuzmin (D)
  • 88 R. Kambolov (M)
  • 5 S. Kverkvelia (D)
  • 21 G. Cotugno (D)
  • 61 G. Karadeniz (M)
  • 14 D. Bilyaletdinov (M)
  • 10 Carlos Eduardo (M)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 3 E. Nabiullin (D)
  • 99 M. Kanunnikov (M)

Substitutes

  • 77 B. Georgiev
  • 7 I. Portnyagin
  • 15 S. Kislyak
  • 13 A. Haghighi
  • 93 A. Sharipov
  • 8 M. Batov
  • 4 M. Lemos

Timeline

  1. Rubin
    14' Rubin Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kanunnikov
  2. Sturm Graz
    21' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Avdijaj
  3. Rubin
    23' Rubin Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kambolov
  4. Sturm Graz
    24' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Ehrenreich
  5. Rubin
    25' Rubin Goal · Penalty
    G. Karadeniz
  6. Sturm Graz
    39' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    D. Avdijaj
  7. Rubin
    41' Rubin Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kanunnikov
  8. Rubin
    46' Rubin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kanunnikov · On: Blagoy Georgiev
  9. Rubin
    46' Rubin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Kambolov · On: I. Portnyagin
  10. Sturm Graz
    56' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Piesinger
  11. Rubin
    61' Rubin Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Portnyagin
  12. Sturm Graz
    63' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Tadić · On: R. Kienast
  13. Rubin
    66' Rubin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Bilyaletdinov · On: Sergei Kislyak
  14. Sturm Graz
    68' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Schick · On: A. Gruber
  15. Sturm Graz
    69' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    D. Avdijaj
  16. Sturm Graz
    69' Sturm Graz Card · Red Card
    D. Avdijaj
  17. Sturm Graz
    75' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hadžić · On: S. Horvath
  18. Rubin
    84' Rubin Card · Yellow Card
    Blagoy Georgiev
  19. Rubin
    90' Rubin Card · Yellow Card
    G. Cotugno

Match Stats

Stat Sturm Graz Rubin
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 8 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rubin's early goals by M. Kanunnikov and G. Karadeniz put them in control, but Sturm Graz fought back with goals from D. Avdijaj and S. Piesinger to level the score.
  • ▸ The turning point came when D. Avdijaj received a red card for Sturm Graz, leaving them a man short. Rubin capitalized on this advantage, with I. Portnyagin scoring the winning goal to secure a 3-2 victory.