Match report

Cliftonville FC Defeats FC Differdange 03 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Cliftonville FC
Cliftonville FC
2–0
FT
FC Differdange 03
FC Differdange 03
Jul 7, 2016

Cliftonville FC defeated FC Differdange 03 2-0 in their UEFA Europa League match, showcasing a resilient defense and clinical finishing. D. McDaid scored early, and Martin Donnelly added a late goal to seal the win. FC Differdange 03 struggled to cope with Cliftonville's pace and pressure, especially after a red card mid-way through the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cliftonville FC 2–0 FC Differdange 03
  • • D. McDaid opened the scoring for Cliftonville FC in the 2nd minute
  • • Martin Donnelly scored the second goal for Cliftonville FC in the 75th minute
  • • FC Differdange 03's T. Siebenaler was sent off with a red card in the 57th minute
  • • Cliftonville FC maintained control and secured a crucial victory in the UEFA Europa League

Lineups

Cliftonville FC

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Mooney
  • 6 J. McGuinness (D)
  • 4 C. Bonner
  • 3 L. Ives (D)
  • 17 R. Catney (M)
  • 11 M. Donnelly
  • 18 J. Winchester
  • 7 C. Curran (M)
  • 23 T. Cosgrove (D)
  • 9 D. McDaid (F)
  • 21 J. Donnelly (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 R. Lavery
  • 8 J. Knowles
  • 14 D. Hughes
  • 2 J. McGovern
  • 10 S. Garrett
  • 12 P. Burke
  • 20 M. Murray

FC Differdange 03

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 J. Weber (G)
  • 5 T. Siebenaler (D)
  • 19 D. Vandenbroeck (D)
  • 4 A. Rodrigues
  • 25 G. Franzoni (F)
  • 6 A. May
  • 8 P. Ribeiro
  • 17 J. Yéyé (M)
  • 10 D. Sinani (M)
  • 11 G. Caron (F)
  • 9 O. Er Rafik (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Lascak
  • 29 A. Luisi
  • 1 A. Schaab
  • 7 Y. Bastos
  • 15 A. Bukvić
  • 20 G. Bettmer
  • 77 G. Almeida

Timeline

  1. Cliftonville FC
    2' Cliftonville FC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McDaid
  2. FC Differdange 03
    7' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    G. Franzoni
  3. Cliftonville FC
    31' Cliftonville FC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Catney
  4. Cliftonville FC
    34' Cliftonville FC Card · Yellow Card
    D. McDaid
  5. FC Differdange 03
    39' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    G. Caron
  6. FC Differdange 03
    49' FC Differdange 03 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dejvid Sinani · On: J. Lascak
  7. FC Differdange 03
    53' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Yéyé
  8. FC Differdange 03
    57' FC Differdange 03 Card · Red Card
    T. Siebenaler
  9. Cliftonville FC
    66' Cliftonville FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Levi Ives · On: R. Lavery
  10. FC Differdange 03
    72' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  11. Cliftonville FC
    73' Cliftonville FC Card · Yellow Card
    Jason McGuinness
  12. Cliftonville FC
    73' Cliftonville FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Winchester · On: James Knowles
  13. Cliftonville FC
    75' Cliftonville FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Martin Donnelly
  14. FC Differdange 03
    77' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    Andy May
  15. FC Differdange 03
    78' FC Differdange 03 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ribeiro · On: A. Luisi
  16. FC Differdange 03
    83' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    O. Er Rafik
  17. Cliftonville FC
    84' Cliftonville FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. McDaid · On: D. Hughes
  18. FC Differdange 03
    86' FC Differdange 03 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lascak

Match Stats

Stat Cliftonville FC FC Differdange 03
Fouls — —
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 2 0
Corners — —
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 7
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 2 0
Shots off Target — —
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by D. McDaid in the 2nd minute set the tone for Cliftonville FC, providing them with a strong psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The red card given to T. Siebenaler in the 57th minute significantly impacted FC Differdange 03's ability to mount a comeback, giving Cliftonville a numerical advantage.