Match report

Maribor Defeats Aberdeen 1-0 in Europa League Clash

Maribor
Maribor
1–0
FT
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aug 4, 2016

Maribor stunned Aberdeen with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League qualifier, with G. Shinnie scoring an own goal in the 90th minute. Aberdeen struggled to cope with Maribor's intensity and were reduced to 10 men after J. Stockley was sent off for two yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Maribor 1–0 Aberdeen
  • • Goal: G. Shinnie (Own Goal, 90'+4)
  • • Yellow Cards: Jasmin Handanović (23'), M. Novaković (38'), Erik Janža (54'), J. Stockley (53', 61'), S. Wright (90')
  • • Red Card: J. Stockley (61')
  • • Substitutions: W. Burns for J. Stockley (51'), K. McLean for M. Storey (66'), N. McGinn for S. Wright (84')

Lineups

Maribor

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Handanovič (G)
  • 4 M. Šuler (D)
  • 3 E. Janža (D)
  • 44 D. Šme (D)
  • 35 Rodrigo Defendi (D)
  • 22 D. Vršič (M)
  • 5 B. Vrhovec (M)
  • 6 A. Pihler (M)
  • 11 M. Novakovič (F)
  • 9 Marcos Tavares (F)
  • 39 D. Bohar (M)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Bajde
  • 24 M. Kabha
  • 8 S. Sallalich
  • 14 S. Omoregie
  • 28 M. Viler
  • 69 M. Obradovič
  • 70 A. Mertelj

Aberdeen

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Lewis (G)
  • 4 A. Considine (D)
  • 6 M. Reynolds (D)
  • 2 S. Logan (D)
  • 3 G. Shinnie (M)
  • 5 A. Taylor (D)
  • 22 R. Jack (M)
  • 10 N. McGinn (F)
  • 7 K. Mclean (M)
  • 9 A. Rooney (F)
  • 8 W. Burns (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Stockley
  • 39 M. Storey
  • 26 S. Wright
  • 15 A. O'Connor
  • 16 P. Pawlett
  • 19 C. Storie
  • 25 N. Alexander

Timeline

  1. Maribor
    23' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    Jasmin Handanović
  2. Aberdeen
    36' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    G. Shinnie
  3. Maribor
    38' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    M. Novakovič
  4. Aberdeen
    51' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Burns · On: J. Stockley
  5. Aberdeen
    53' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stockley
  6. Maribor
    54' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    Erik Janža
  7. Aberdeen
    61' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stockley
  8. Aberdeen
    61' Aberdeen Card · Red Card
    J. Stockley
  9. Aberdeen
    66' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. McLean · On: M. Storey
  10. Maribor
    74' Maribor subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bohar · On: G. Bajde
  11. Maribor
    78' Maribor subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pihler · On: Marwan Kabha
  12. Maribor
    83' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    Marwan Kabha
  13. Aberdeen
    84' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. McGinn · On: S. Wright
  14. Maribor
    89' Maribor subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Vršič · On: S. Sallalich
  15. Maribor
    90'+4 Maribor Goal · Own Goal
    G. Shinnie
  16. Aberdeen
    90' Aberdeen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Wright

Match Stats

Stat Maribor Aberdeen
Fouls 16 24
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 3 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Stockley's Red Card: Aberdeen were reduced to ten men after J. Stockley received two yellow cards in quick succession, significantly altering the game's momentum.
  • ▸ Own Goal in the 90th Minute: G. Shinnie's unfortunate own goal sealed Maribor's victory in the final moments of the match, securing a crucial win for the Slovenian team.