Match report
Slovan Liberec Defeats AEK Larnaca 1-0 in Europa League
AEK Larnaca
0–1
FT
Slovan Liberec
Aug 18, 2016
In a tightly contested match of the UEFA Europa League qualifier, Slovan Liberec secured a narrow 1-0 victory over AEK Larnaca. The decisive goal came in the 30th minute through Vladimír Coufal, who capitalized on an assist from L. Bartošák. AEK Larnaca suffered a significant setback when Juanma Ortiz was sent off in the 65th minute, leaving the team to play the rest of the match with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, AEK Larnaca showed resilience but could not find an equalizer, allo
Key Facts
- • Final score: AEK Larnaca 0–1 Slovan Liberec
- • Goal: Vladimír Coufal (Slovan Liberec, 30th minute)
- • Assist: L. Bartošák (Slovan Liberec)
- • Red card: Juanma Ortiz (AEK Larnaca, 65th minute)
- • Total yellow cards: 7 (AEK Larnaca: 4, Slovan Liberec: 3)
Lineups
AEK Larnaca
Starting XI
- 15 Rubén Miño (G)
- 18 Ander Murillo (D)
- 17 Juanma Ortiz (M)
- 5 D. Mojsov (D)
- 4 Truyols (D)
- 14 V. Boljević (M)
- 12 I. Trichkovski (F)
- 7 Jorge (M)
- 10 Joan Tomás (M)
- 9 Andre Alves
- 11 Tete (F)
Substitutes
- 33 I. Charalambous
- 70 K. Charalambidis
- 8 Acorán
- 77 C. Mintikkis
- 21 N. Englezou
- 13 Mikel Saizar
- 20 V. Laban
Slovan Liberec
Starting XI
- 19 M. Dúbravka (G)
- 26 L. Bartošák (D)
- 5 V. Coufal (D)
- 29 L. Pokorný (D)
- 11 D. Hovorka (D)
- 10 Z. Folprecht (M)
- 24 D. Bartl (M)
- 2 R. Breite (M)
- 23 E. Vůch (M)
- 6 J. Sýkora (M)
- 21 N. Komlichenko (F)
Substitutes
- 9 J. Navrátil
- 16 I. Sukenník
- 18 I. Kubyshkin
- 31 M. Latka
- 27 M. Baroš
- 17 V. Hladký
- 7 M. Nitrianský
Timeline
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30' Slovan Liberec Goal · Normal GoalVladimír Coufal · Assist: L. Bartošák
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34' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardJorge Larena
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35' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1Off: Truyols · On: Elias Charalambous
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38' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardVladimír Coufal
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47' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardD. Mojsov
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50' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardE. Vůch
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54' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardJ. Sýkora
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60' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Vůch · On: J. Navratil
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65' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardJuanma Ortiz
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65' AEK Larnaca Card · Red CardJuanma Ortiz
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68' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardDavid Hovorka
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70' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Bartošák · On: I. Sukenník
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75' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2Off: Andre Alves · On: K. Charalambidis
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79' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardZdenek Folprecht
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83' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3Off: Tete · On: Acorán
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85' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Breite · On: I. Kubyshkin
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88' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardN. Komlichenko
Match Stats
| Stat | AEK Larnaca | Slovan Liberec |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Vladimír Coufal in the 30th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Slovan Liberec, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
- ▸ AEK Larnaca’s loss of Juanma Ortiz to a red card in the 65th minute proved crucial, as it left the team to play with ten men and ultimately unable to capitalize on any late opportunities.