Match report

Austria Vienna 0–0 Plzen: Europa League Stalemate

Austria Vienna
Austria Vienna
0–0
FT
Plzen
Plzen
Sep 29, 2016

Austria Vienna and Plzen battled to a 0-0 draw in their Europa League encounter, with both teams showing strong defensive resolve and failing to break the deadlock despite several attempts. Austria Vienna's Ismael Tajouri and Plzen's Aleš Matějů were key players, while the match was marred by numerous yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Austria Vienna 0–0 Plzen
  • • Competition: UEFA Europa League
  • • David Limberský (Plzen) received a yellow card at minute 15
  • • P. Filipovič (Austria Vienna) was shown a yellow card at minute 62
  • • Aleš Matějů (Plzen) received a yellow card at minute 73
  • • T. Serbest (Austria Vienna) was shown a yellow card at minute 82
  • • Lukáš Hejda (Plzen) received a yellow card at minute 86

Lineups

Austria Vienna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Almer (G)
  • 17 J. Larsen (D)
  • 4 P. Filipović (D)
  • 28 C. Martschinko (D)
  • 18 P. Stronati (D)
  • 10 A. Grünwald (M)
  • 26 R. Holzhauser (M)
  • 15 T. Serbest (M)
  • 11 Lucas Venuto (M)
  • 8 O. Kayode (F)
  • 95 Felipe Pires (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 Ismael Tajouri
  • 9 K. Friesenbichler
  • 2 P. Gluhakovic
  • 5 O. Vukojević
  • 25 T. Salamon
  • 27 M. Kvasina
  • 32 P. Pentz

Plzen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kozáčik (G)
  • 4 R. Hubník (D)
  • 8 D. Limberský (D)
  • 2 L. Hejda (D)
  • 3 A. Matějů (D)
  • 11 M. Petržela (M)
  • 9 M. Zeman (M)
  • 7 T. Hořava (M)
  • 20 E. Kaçe (M)
  • 23 M. Bakoš (F)
  • 18 T. Poznar (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Kopic
  • 15 M. Krmenčík
  • 25 J. Hromada
  • 12 M. Ďuriš
  • 13 P. Bolek
  • 14 R. Řezník
  • 17 P. Hrošovský

Timeline

  1. Plzen
    15' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    David Limberský
  2. Plzen
    58' Plzen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Milan Petržela · On: J. Kopic
  3. Austria Vienna
    62' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    P. Filipović
  4. Plzen
    66' Plzen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bakoš · On: M. Krmenčík
  5. Plzen
    73' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    Aleš Matějů
  6. Austria Vienna
    80' Austria Vienna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Venuto · On: Ismael Tajouri
  7. Austria Vienna
    82' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    T. Serbest
  8. Plzen
    86' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hejda
  9. Austria Vienna
    86' Austria Vienna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kayode · On: K. Friesenbichler
  10. Plzen
    88' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Kaçe
  11. Plzen
    90'+2 Plzen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Kaçe · On: J. Hromada
  12. Plzen
    90' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Krmenčík

Match Stats

Stat Austria Vienna Plzen
Fouls 19 22
Pass Accuracy 76% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 6 9
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 347 350
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 263 261
Shots Inside Box 1 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Plzen's early yellow card for David Limberský at minute 15 did not affect their defensive solidity.
  • ▸ The match remained goalless despite several substitutions, including Austria Vienna's Lucas Venuto and O. Kayode, and Plzen's Milan Petržela and M. Bakoš.
  • ▸ The match concluded in a stalemate, with both teams showing strong defensive tactics and failing to convert chances into goals.