Match report

HJK Helsinki Defeats IFK Goteborg 2-1 in Europa League

IFK Goteborg
IFK Goteborg
1–2
FT
HJK helsinki
HJK helsinki
Jul 28, 2016

HJK Helsinki stunned IFK Goteborg with a 2-1 win in the UEFA Europa League, securing an important victory in their quest for qualification. The home side fought back but ultimately fell short against the Finnish champions, who were led by goals from Atomu Tanaka and A. Morelos.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: IFK Goteborg 1–2 HJK Helsinki
  • • Goals: Atomu Tanaka (47'), A. Morelos (75') for HJK Helsinki; E. Salomonsson (73') for IFK Goteborg
  • • Yellow Cards: E. Salomonsson (31'), S. Eriksson (32'), T. Hysén (59'), Ivan Tatomirović (67'), R. Gadze (69'), A. Annan (81'), Lum Rexhepi (90')
  • • Substitutions: M. Bjärsmyr (46'), M. Smedberg-Dalence (65'), T. Hysén (79') for IFK Goteborg; T. Kolehmainen (77'), O. Malolo (87') for HJK Helsinki

Lineups

IFK Goteborg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Alvbåge (G)
  • 30 M. Bjärsmyr (D)
  • 2 E. Salomonsson (M)
  • 28 T. Rogne (D)
  • 4 H. Aleesami (D)
  • 8 S. Rieks (M)
  • 11 M. Smedberg-Dalence (M)
  • 6 S. Eriksson (D)
  • 7 M. Albæk (M)
  • 9 J. Ankersen (M)
  • 10 T. Hysén (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 H. Jónsson
  • 26 P. Karlsson-Lagemyr
  • 19 G. Engvall
  • 12 P. Dahlberg
  • 18 S. Lawson
  • 24 T. Pettersson
  • 27 B. Nordström

HJK helsinki

Starting XI

  • 21 T. Dähne (G)
  • 15 V. Jalasto (D)
  • 27 S. Sorsa (D)
  • 5 L. Rexhepi (D)
  • 14 I. Tatomirović (D)
  • 10 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 22 A. Annan (M)
  • 4 M. Kamara
  • 7 N. Alho (M)
  • 11 A. Morelos (F)
  • 43 R. Gadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Kolehmainen
  • 6 O. Malolo
  • 9 M. Forssell
  • 16 A. Halme
  • 29 M. Uusitalo
  • 34 L. Lappalainen
  • 38 S. Dahlström

Timeline

  1. IFK Goteborg
    31' IFK Goteborg Card · Yellow Card
    E. Salomonsson
  2. IFK Goteborg
    32' IFK Goteborg Card · Yellow Card
    S. Eriksson
  3. IFK Goteborg
    46' IFK Goteborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bjärsmyr · On: H. Jónsson
  4. HJK helsinki
    47' HJK helsinki Goal · Normal Goal
    Atomu Tanaka
  5. IFK Goteborg
    59' IFK Goteborg Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hysén
  6. IFK Goteborg
    65' IFK Goteborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Smedberg-Dalence · On: P. Karlsson-Lagemyr
  7. HJK helsinki
    67' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    Ivan Tatomirović
  8. HJK helsinki
    69' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gadze
  9. IFK Goteborg
    73' IFK Goteborg Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Salomonsson
  10. HJK helsinki
    75' HJK helsinki Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morelos
  11. HJK helsinki
    77' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Atomu Tanaka · On: T. Kolehmainen
  12. IFK Goteborg
    79' IFK Goteborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hysén · On: G. Engvall
  13. HJK helsinki
    81' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    A. Annan
  14. HJK helsinki
    87' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Gadze · On: O. Malolo
  15. HJK helsinki
    90' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    Lum Rexhepi

Match Stats

Stat IFK Goteborg HJK helsinki
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 9 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 8
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to E. Salomonsson and S. Eriksson of IFK Goteborg (31' and 32') set a cautious tone early in the match.
  • ▸ Atomu Tanaka's goal for HJK Helsinki in the 47th minute shifted momentum in favor of the visitors, who capitalized on IFK Goteborg's early setbacks.
  • ▸ IFK Goteborg equalized through E. Salomonsson (73'), but A. Morelos' subsequent goal (75') ensured HJK Helsinki's victory and maintained their strong performance.