Match report

Apoel Nicosia Secures 2-1 Victory Over Asteras Tripolis in Europa League

Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
2–1
FT
Asteras Tripolis
Asteras Tripolis
Oct 22, 2015

Apoel Nicosia secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Asteras Tripolis in the UEFA Europa League, overcoming an early deficit. Despite conceding to B. Lluy in the 8th minute, F. Cavenaghi leveled with a penalty before halftime, and Carlão sealed the win with a goal in the 59th minute. The win strengthens Apoel's position in the Europa League group stage, while Asteras faces a tough task to recover from this setback.

Key Facts

  • • Asteras Tripolis took the lead in the 8th minute through B. Lluy, assisted by F. Bertoglio.
  • • F. Cavenaghi equalized for Apoel Nicosia with a penalty in the 45th minute.
  • • Carlão scored the winning goal for Apoel Nicosia in the 59th minute, assisted by S. Štilić.
  • • Dimitrios Kourbelis and S. Štilić received yellow cards in the first half for Asteras Tripolis and Apoel Nicosia, respectively.
  • • F. Cavenaghi was shown a yellow card after scoring the penalty.

Lineups

Apoel Nicosia

Starting XI

  • 99 B. Waterman (G)
  • 5 Carlão (D)
  • 3 João Guilherme
  • 15 M. Antoniades (D)
  • 26 Nuno Morais (M)
  • 17 S. Štilić (M)
  • 7 G. Efrem (M)
  • 16 Vinicius (M)
  • 4 K. Artymatas (M)
  • 79 F. Cavenaghi (F)
  • 77 Vander (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Piątkowski
  • 10 K. Charalambidis
  • 23 Iñaki Astiz
  • 1 Codina
  • 44 N. Ioannou
  • 46 E. Aloneftis
  • 88 T. Kissas

Asteras Tripolis

Starting XI

  • 21 K. Theodoropoulos (G)
  • 15 K. Sankaré (D)
  • 18 K. Giannoulis (D)
  • 6 F. Alloco
  • 27 B. Lluy
  • 25 D. Kourmpelis (M)
  • 62 M. Iglesias (M)
  • 8 E. Dimoutsos (M)
  • 23 F. Bertoglio (M)
  • 99 A. Giannou (F)
  • 7 P. Mazza (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 N. Fernández
  • 10 Lanzarote
  • 12 V. Shkurtaj
  • 1 T. Košický
  • 19 T. Tsokanis
  • 54 R. Hamdani
  • 86 Ederson

Timeline

  1. Asteras Tripolis
    4' Asteras Tripolis Card · Yellow Card
    Dimitrios Kourbelis
  2. Asteras Tripolis
    8' Asteras Tripolis Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Lluy · Assist: F. Bertoglio
  3. Apoel Nicosia
    38' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Štilić
  4. Apoel Nicosia
    45'+8 Apoel Nicosia Goal · Penalty
    F. Cavenaghi
  5. Apoel Nicosia
    45' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cavenaghi
  6. Apoel Nicosia
    59' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlão · Assist: S. Štilić
  7. Asteras Tripolis
    62' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Dimoutsos · On: N. Fernández
  8. Apoel Nicosia
    63' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Cavenaghi · On: M. Piątkowski
  9. Asteras Tripolis
    74' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dimitrios Kourbelis · On: Manuel Lanzarote
  10. Apoel Nicosia
    79' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vander · On: K. Charalambidis
  11. Asteras Tripolis
    88' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mazza · On: V. Shkurtaj
  12. Apoel Nicosia
    90' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    Boy Waterman

Match Stats

Stat Apoel Nicosia Asteras Tripolis
Fouls 0 0
Pass Accuracy 82% 72%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 522 331
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 429 239
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Apoel Nicosia's early defensive resilience after conceding helped set the tone for a strong second half.
  • ▸ F. Cavenaghi's penalty in the 45th minute was a crucial turning point, bringing Apoel back into the game and boosting morale.
  • ▸ Carlão's goal in the 59th minute solidified Apoel's lead, turning the match in their favor and securing a vital victory in the UEFA Europa League.