Match report

Fenerbahçe Defeats Atromitos Athinon 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Atromitos Athinon
Atromitos Athinon
0–1
FT
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
Aug 20, 2015

In a closely contested UEFA Europa League match, Fenerbahçe managed to secure a vital 1-0 victory over Atromitos Athinon. Robin van Persie's goal in the 90th minute was the difference-maker, providing Fenerbahçe the lead they needed to hold off the determined Greek side. Despite a number of substitutions and a yellow card issued to C. Erkin, Fenerbahçe's tactical adjustments and defensive resilience ultimately proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Atromitos Athinon 0–1 Fenerbahçe
  • • Goal: Robin van Persie (90')
  • • Yellow Card: C. Erkin (33')
  • • Substitutions: Raul Meireles (71'), Marcelinho (76'), M. Sow (80'), M. García (85'), Nani (88'), Usero (90+2')

Lineups

Atromitos Athinon

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Gorbunov (G)
  • 24 N. Lazaridis
  • 6 S. Fytanidis (D)
  • 20 M. Bíttolo (D)
  • 26 M. García
  • 10 J. Umbides (M)
  • 8 Usero (M)
  • 11 Marcelinho (M)
  • 15 F. Godoy (M)
  • 19 K. Kivrakidis (D)
  • 9 S. Napoleoni (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 Brito
  • 14 A. Le Tallec
  • 21 P. M'Bow
  • 1 V. Barkas
  • 3 A. Kouros
  • 16 P. Mpalas
  • 22 P. Theologou

Fenerbahçe

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Demirel (G)
  • 22 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 88 C. Erkin (D)
  • 53 A. Ba (D)
  • 19 Ş. Özbayraklı (D)
  • 10 Diego (M)
  • 14 Raul Meireles (M)
  • 17 Nani (M)
  • 6 Souza (M)
  • 7 M. Sow (F)
  • 9 Fernandão (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Topal
  • 11 R. van Persie
  • 20 V. Şen
  • 3 H. Kaldirim
  • 24 M. Kadlec
  • 26 A. Potuk
  • 40 Fabiano

Timeline

  1. Fenerbahçe
    33' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Erkin
  2. Fenerbahçe
    71' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Raul Meireles · On: Mehmet Topal
  3. Atromitos Athinon
    76' Atromitos Athinon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcelinho · On: Brito
  4. Fenerbahçe
    80' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sow · On: R. van Persie
  5. Atromitos Athinon
    85' Atromitos Athinon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. García · On: A. Le Tallec
  6. Fenerbahçe
    88' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nani · On: V. Şen
  7. Atromitos Athinon
    90'+2 Atromitos Athinon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Usero · On: P. M'Bow
  8. Fenerbahçe
    90' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    R. van Persie · Assist: C. Erkin

Match Stats

Stat Atromitos Athinon Fenerbahçe
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 2 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 8
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 7 7
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Erkin's yellow card in the 33rd minute disrupted Fenerbahçe's rhythm, leading to several defensive adjustments.
  • ▸ Robin van Persie's goal in the 90th minute sealed the win for Fenerbahçe, breaking Atromitos Athinon's resolve and securing a valuable three points in the UEFA Europa League.