Match report
Maribor and Levski Sofia Draw 0-0 in UEFA Europa League
Maribor
0–0
FT
Levski Sofia
Jul 14, 2016
Maribor and Levski Sofia played to a goalless draw in the UEFA Europa League, showcasing a tactical battle with multiple yellow cards and substitutions. Despite numerous chances, neither side managed to break the deadlock.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Maribor 0-0 Levski Sofia
- • Three yellow cards for Levski Sofia: V. Hristov, Georgi Kostadinov, and Bojan Jorgacevic
- • Maribor made three substitutions: S. Sallalich for G. Bajde, B. Vrhovec for D. Vršič, and M. Novakovič for S. Omoregie
- • Levski Sofia made two substitutions: T. Adeniji for V. Hristov and M. Orachev for Añete
Lineups
Maribor
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 33 J. Handanovič (G)
- 4 M. Šuler (D)
- 3 E. Janža (D)
- 44 D. Šme (D)
- 2 A. Hodžić (D)
- 8 S. Sallalich
- 24 M. Kabha (M)
- 5 B. Vrhovec (M)
- 10 D. Hotič (M)
- 11 M. Novakovič (F)
- 9 Marcos Tavares (F)
Substitutes
- 20 G. Bajde
- 22 D. Vršič
- 14 S. Omoregie
- 6 A. Pihler
- 28 M. Viler
- 69 M. Obradovič
- 70 A. Mertelj
Levski Sofia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 29 B. Jorgačević (G)
- 5 A.D. Aleksandrov
- 14 V. Minev (D)
- 25 A.E. Aleksandrov (D)
- 3 D. Pirgov (D)
- 15 R. Procházka (M)
- 70 G. Kostadinov (M)
- 8 J. de Nooijer (M)
- 10 V. Hristov (F)
- 20 Añete (F)
- 7 F. Narh (F)
Substitutes
- 17 T. Adeniji
- 4 M. Orachev
- 6 I. Naydenov
- 99 S. Ivanov
- 12 B. Kraev
- 23 S. Sandberg
- 21 I. Čvorović
Timeline
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31' Levski Sofia Card · Yellow CardV. Hristov
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35' Levski Sofia Card · Yellow CardGeorgi Kostadinov
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46' Maribor subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Sallalich · On: G. Bajde
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46' Maribor subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Vrhovec · On: D. Vršič
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65' Levski Sofia Card · Yellow CardBojan Jorgacevic
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70' Levski Sofia subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Hristov · On: T. Adeniji
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76' Maribor subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Novakovič · On: S. Omoregie
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84' Levski Sofia subst · Substitution 2Off: Añete · On: M. Orachev
Match Stats
| Stat | Maribor | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Levski Sofia received two yellow cards within five minutes (31' and 35') which may have altered their tactical approach
- ▸ Maribor's substitution of S. Sallalich for G. Bajde and B. Vrhovec for D. Vršič at the 46th minute aimed to freshen up their attack, but failed to produce a goal