Match report

Valletta FC and Utrecht Draw 0-0 in UEFA Europa League

Valletta FC
Valletta FC
0–0
FT
Utrecht
Utrecht
Jul 13, 2017

Valletta FC held off a strong Utrecht side to secure a goalless draw in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Despite numerous chances, neither side could find the back of the net. Key moments included yellow cards for players on both teams and several strategic substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Valletta FC 0–0 Utrecht
  • • J. Hardeveld (Utrecht) received a yellow card at 60 minutes
  • • Z. Labyad (Utrecht) received a yellow card at 64 minutes
  • • Michael Mifsud (Valletta FC) received a yellow card at 78 minutes
  • • Steve Borg (Valletta FC) received a yellow card at 80 minutes
  • • Claudio Pani (Valletta FC) received a yellow card at 84 minutes
  • • Substitutions for Valletta FC included Romeu, M. Velasco, and Roderick Briffa

Lineups

Valletta FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 19 J. Zerafa (M)
  • 5 R. Camilleri (D)
  • 4 S. Borg (D)
  • 6 J. Gill (D)
  • 23 C. Pani (M)
  • 90 Romeu
  • 8 S. Malano
  • 9 M. Mifsud (F)
  • 27 M. Velasco (F)
  • 42 U. Umeh (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Nwoko
  • 16 Jean Borg
  • 10 R. Briffa
  • 22 N. Pulis
  • 13 N. Vella
  • 11 S. Dimech
  • 15 R. Fenech

Utrecht

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Jensen (G)
  • 28 E. Braafheid (D)
  • 14 W. Janssen (D)
  • 2 M. van der Maarel (D)
  • 17 S. Klaiber (D)
  • 12 J. Hardeveld (D)
  • 10 Z. Labyad (F)
  • 8 Y. Ayoub (M)
  • 22 S. van de Streek (M)
  • 9 S. Makienok (F)
  • 7 G. Kerk (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 U. Emanuelson
  • 19 B. Ould-Chikh
  • 16 N. Marsman
  • 15 Robin van der Meer
  • 33 M. Peijnenburg
  • 26 D. Rosheuvel
  • 39 N. Venema

Timeline

  1. Utrecht
    60' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hardeveld
  2. Utrecht
    64' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Labyad
  3. Valletta FC
    69' Valletta FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Romeu · On: Kyrian Nwoko
  4. Valletta FC
    73' Valletta FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Velasco · On: J. Borg
  5. Valletta FC
    78' Valletta FC Card · Yellow Card
    Michael Mifsud
  6. Valletta FC
    80' Valletta FC Card · Yellow Card
    Steve Borg
  7. Utrecht
    80' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hardeveld · On: U. Emanuelson
  8. Valletta FC
    84' Valletta FC Card · Yellow Card
    Claudio Pani
  9. Utrecht
    88' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Kerk · On: B. Ould-Chikh
  10. Valletta FC
    89' Valletta FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Michael Mifsud · On: Roderick Briffa
  11. Utrecht
    90' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    S. Klaiber

Match Stats

Stat Valletta FC Utrecht
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 2 5
Corners 1 1
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 0 2
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Utrecht's early pressure resulted in two yellow cards for J. Hardeveld and Z. Labyad, potentially affecting their momentum
  • ▸ Valletta FC's defensive resilience led to three yellow cards, showing their determination to hold on to the draw despite their numerical disadvantage