Match report

FC Luzern Defeats NK Osijek 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

FC Luzern
FC Luzern
2–1
FT
NK Osijek
NK Osijek
Jul 20, 2017

FC Luzern held off a resilient NK Osijek side to secure a 2-1 win in their UEFA Europa League match, thanks to a brace from T. Jurič. Despite early yellow cards for both sides, Luzern took the lead in the 19th minute and extended their lead in the 62nd. Osijek managed to pull one back through M. Ejupi in the 72nd, but it wasn't enough to secure a draw.

Key Facts

  • • FC Luzern 2–1 NK Osijek
  • • Goals: T. Jurič (19', 62') for FC Luzern; M. Ejupi (72') for NK Osijek
  • • Yellow cards: Christian Schwegler (2'), C. Schneuwly (45'), O. Custodio (90') for FC Luzern; D. Lyopa (23'), B. Mioč (44'), M. Barać (47') for NK Osijek

Lineups

FC Luzern

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Omlin (G)
  • 27 C. Schwegler (D)
  • 7 C. Lustenberger (D)
  • 33 S. Knežević (D)
  • 25 Y. Schmid (D)
  • 19 C. Schneuwly (M)
  • 8 O. Custodio (M)
  • 68 F. Rodriguez (M)
  • 37 J. De Oliveira (M)
  • 9 T. Jurić (F)
  • 30 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 P. Schürpf
  • 13 Jong Il-Gwan
  • 20 S. Demhasaj
  • 1 D. Zibung
  • 24 R. Vargas
  • 35 F. Ugrinic
  • 36 D. Feka

NK Osijek

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Malenica (G)
  • 3 B. Barišić (D)
  • 4 M. Barać (D)
  • 17 T. Šorša (D)
  • 21 M. Škorić (D)
  • 27 D. Lyopa (M)
  • 5 B. Mioč (M)
  • 11 E. Grezda (F)
  • 12 P. Bočkaj (F)
  • 20 R. Mudražija (M)
  • 9 M. Ejupi (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Z. Lesjak
  • 28 A. Lukić
  • 7 G. Boban
  • 1 M. Antolović
  • 10 A. Perošević
  • 22 D. Pušić
  • 23 A. Grgić

Timeline

  1. FC Luzern
    2' FC Luzern Card · Yellow Card
    Christian Schwegler
  2. FC Luzern
    19' FC Luzern Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Jurić
  3. NK Osijek
    23' NK Osijek Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lyopa
  4. NK Osijek
    44' NK Osijek Card · Yellow Card
    B. Mioč
  5. FC Luzern
    45' FC Luzern Card · Yellow Card
    C. Schneuwly
  6. NK Osijek
    47' NK Osijek Card · Yellow Card
    M. Barać
  7. NK Osijek
    60' NK Osijek subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mioč · On: Z. Lesjak
  8. NK Osijek
    60' NK Osijek subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Lyopa · On: A. Lukić
  9. FC Luzern
    61' FC Luzern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. De Oliveira · On: P. Schürpf
  10. FC Luzern
    62' FC Luzern Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Jurić
  11. NK Osijek
    72' NK Osijek Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ejupi
  12. FC Luzern
    77' FC Luzern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Rodriguez · On: Jong Il-Gwan
  13. FC Luzern
    77' FC Luzern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Itten · On: S. Demhasaj
  14. NK Osijek
    78' NK Osijek subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Grezda · On: G. Boban
  15. FC Luzern
    90' FC Luzern Card · Yellow Card
    O. Custodio

Match Stats

Stat FC Luzern NK Osijek
Fouls 20 19
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 2 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Luzern's early goal by T. Jurič in the 19th minute set the tone for the match and allowed them to control the game.
  • ▸ The second goal by T. Jurič in the 62nd minute was a crucial moment, as it extended Luzern's lead and reduced the pressure on the team.
  • ▸ NK Osijek's goal by M. Ejupi in the 72nd minute was a significant moment that kept the match competitive, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.