Match report
Slovan Liberec Defeats AEK Larnaca 3-0 in Europa League
Slovan Liberec
3–0
FT
AEK Larnaca
Aug 25, 2016
Slovan Liberec stunned AEK Larnaca with a convincing 3-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. J. Síkora was the hero for Slovan Liberec, scoring all three goals in the first half. Despite the early deficit, AEK Larnaca struggled to mount a comeback, eventually ending the match with ten men after Ander Murillo received a red card in the final moments.
Key Facts
- • Slovan Liberec 3–0 AEK Larnaca
- • J. Síkora scored a hat-trick for Slovan Liberec
- • E. Vúch provided two assists
- • L. Bartošák and M. Baroš received yellow cards for Slovan Liberec
- • Ander Murillo was sent off for AEK Larnaca
- • Slovan Liberec had three substitutions: D. Bartl, N. Komlichenko, and I. Sukenník
Lineups
Slovan Liberec
Formation: 4-1-4-1
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)
- 27 M. Baroš (F)
Substitutes
- 9 J. Navrátil
- 21 N. Komlichenko
- 16 I. Sukenník
- 31 M. Latka
- 7 M. Nitrianský
- 28 U. Moses
- 17 V. Hladký
AEK Larnaca
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 15 Rubén Miño (G)
- 18 Ander Murillo (D)
- 33 I. Charalambous
- 77 C. Mintikkis (M)
- 5 D. Mojsov (D)
- 14 V. Boljević (M)
- 12 I. Trichkovski (F)
- 7 Jorge (M)
- 10 Joan Tomás (M)
- 9 Andre Alves
- 11 Tete (F)
Substitutes
- 70 K. Charalambidis
- 8 Acorán
- 21 N. Englezou
- 20 V. Laban
- 31 K. Konstantinou
- 6 Català
- 13 Mikel Saizar
Timeline
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8' Slovan Liberec Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sýkora · Assist: M. Baroš
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15' Slovan Liberec Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sýkora · Assist: E. Vůch
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35' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardL. Bartošák
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41' Slovan Liberec Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sýkora · Assist: E. Vůch
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46' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Mintikkis · On: K. Charalambidis
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46' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2Off: Elias Charalambous · On: Acorán
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47' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardJoan Tomás
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50' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardM. Baroš
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59' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3Off: Tete · On: N. Englezou
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78' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Bartl · On: J. Navratil
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83' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Baroš · On: N. Komlichenko
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87' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardLukáš Pokorný
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89' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Vůch · On: I. Sukenník
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90' AEK Larnaca Card · Red CardAnder Murillo
Match Stats
| Stat | Slovan Liberec | AEK Larnaca |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 4 | 7 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 7 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Slovan Liberec took the lead within the first eight minutes when J. Síkora scored the first goal, assisted by M. Baroš, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ AEK Larnaca's early substitutions at the 46th minute did not help their cause as J. Síkora scored his third goal of the game, further cementing Slovan Liberec's dominance.
- ▸ The red card received by Ander Murillo in the 90th minute effectively ended any chance of a comeback by AEK Larnaca.