Match report

IFK Goteborg Defeats Qarabag 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

IFK Goteborg
IFK Goteborg
1–0
FT
Qarabag
Qarabag
Aug 18, 2016

IFK Goteborg secured a narrow victory over Qarabag with a 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. M. Albæk's goal in the 56th minute proved decisive as IFK Goteborg held on for the win against a spirited Qarabag side.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: IFK Goteborg 1–0 Qarabag
  • • Goal: M. Albæk (56')
  • • Yellow Cards: Rashad F. Sadygov (13'), Tom Pettersson (27'), Richard Almeida (88'), M. Smedberg-Dalence (90')

Lineups

IFK Goteborg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Alvbåge (G)
  • 3 S. Jamieson (D)
  • 30 M. Bjärsmyr (D)
  • 2 E. Salomonsson (M)
  • 24 T. Pettersson (D)
  • 28 T. Rogne (D)
  • 8 S. Rieks (M)
  • 7 M. Albæk (M)
  • 9 J. Ankersen (M)
  • 10 T. Hysén (F)
  • 16 M. Boman (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Smedberg-Dalence
  • 27 B. Nordström
  • 13 E. Ómarsson
  • 12 P. Dahlberg
  • 14 H. Jónsson
  • 18 S. Lawson
  • 22 A. Johansson

Qarabag

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Šehić (G)
  • 14 R. Sadıqov (D)
  • 25 A. Agolli (D)
  • 5 M. Medvedev (D)
  • 55 B. Hüseynov (D)
  • 8 Míchel (M)
  • 99 Dani Quintana (M)
  • 10 M. Muarem (F)
  • 2 Q. Qarayev (M)
  • 20 Richard (M)
  • 9 Reynaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 N. Ələsgərov
  • 11 M. Mədətov
  • 12 Ş. Məhəmmədəliyev
  • 15 R. Əmirquliyev
  • 18 İ. Qurbanov
  • 32 E. Yunuszadə
  • 67 A. El Jadeyaoui

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    13' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Rashad F. Sadygov
  2. IFK Goteborg
    27' IFK Goteborg Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Pettersson
  3. IFK Goteborg
    56' IFK Goteborg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Albæk
  4. Qarabag
    72' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Muarem · On: N. Ələsgərov
  5. IFK Goteborg
    83' IFK Goteborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Hysén · On: M. Smedberg-Dalence
  6. Qarabag
    88' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Richard Almeida
  7. IFK Goteborg
    89' IFK Goteborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Søren Rieks · On: B. Nordström
  8. IFK Goteborg
    90' IFK Goteborg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smedberg-Dalence

Match Stats

Stat IFK Goteborg Qarabag
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 13
Corners 3 12
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ IFK Goteborg took the lead in the 56th minute through M. Albæk, which was crucial in maintaining the victory over Qarabag.
  • ▸ Qarabag's persistence was marked by multiple yellow cards, including Rashad F. Sadygov and Richard Almeida, which may have affected their rhythm and intensity.