Match report

Ostersunds FK Edges Fola Esch 2-1 in Europa League

Fola Esch
Fola Esch
1–2
FT
Ostersunds FK
Ostersunds FK
Aug 3, 2017

Ostersunds FK emerged victorious against Fola Esch in a thrilling UEFA Europa League encounter, with goals from Gabriel Somi and Tom Pettersson sealing their 2-1 win. Fola Esch took the lead early through S. Bensi, but the visitors from Sweden managed to turn the game around with their quick response and relentless pressure. This match showcased the resilience and tactical acumen of Ostersunds FK, who now advance in the competition with a hard-fought victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Fola Esch 1 - 2 Ostersunds FK
  • • S. Bensi scored for Fola Esch in the 53rd minute
  • • Gabriel Somi equalized for Ostersunds FK in the 59th minute
  • • Tom Pettersson secured the victory for Ostersunds FK in the 66th minute
  • • Veldin Muharemović and Peter Chrappan received yellow cards for Fola Esch

Lineups

Fola Esch

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Hym (G)
  • 23 T. Laterza (M)
  • 44 P. Chrappan (D)
  • 28 J. Klein (M)
  • 14 C. Sacras (D)
  • 8 V. Muharemović (M)
  • 22 E. Saiti (M)
  • 20 M. Bechtold (M)
  • 27 S. Bensi (F)
  • 15 S. Hadji (F)
  • 3 A. Cvetkovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 92 K. Corral
  • 17 S. Rocha
  • 19 G. Mersch
  • 6 B. Bernard
  • 16 E. Ramcilovic
  • 21 R. Pierrard
  • 33 Emanuel Cabral

Ostersunds FK

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Keita (G)
  • 2 T. Pettersson (D)
  • 4 S. Papagiannopoulos (D)
  • 15 T. Björkström (D)
  • 19 D. Widgren (D)
  • 23 S. Mensah (D)
  • 20 Gabriel Somi (D)
  • 22 Brwa Nouri (M)
  • 21 F. Bachirou (M)
  • 8 J. Hopcutt (F)
  • 9 A. Gero (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 S. Ghoddos
  • 24 R. Mukiibi
  • 14 B. Sollander
  • 5 D. Bojanic
  • 11 J. Bertilsson
  • 17 C. Edwards
  • 31 A. Mills

Timeline

  1. Fola Esch
    22' Fola Esch Card · Yellow Card
    Veldin Muharemović
  2. Ostersunds FK
    46' Ostersunds FK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Björkström · On: S. Ghoddos
  3. Fola Esch
    53' Fola Esch Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bensi
  4. Ostersunds FK
    59' Ostersunds FK Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Somi
  5. Fola Esch
    65' Fola Esch Card · Yellow Card
    Peter Chrappan
  6. Fola Esch
    66' Fola Esch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bechtold · On: K. Corral
  7. Ostersunds FK
    66' Ostersunds FK Goal · Normal Goal
    Tom Pettersson
  8. Fola Esch
    75' Fola Esch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cvetkovic · On: S. Rocha
  9. Ostersunds FK
    80' Ostersunds FK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hopcutt · On: R. Mukiibi
  10. Fola Esch
    81' Fola Esch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Enis Saiti · On: G. Mersch
  11. Ostersunds FK
    85' Ostersunds FK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Somi · On: B. Sollander

Match Stats

Stat Fola Esch Ostersunds FK
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 6
Corners 8 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fola Esch took a surprising lead with S. Bensi's goal in the 53rd minute, but Ostersunds FK quickly responded to level the score.
  • ▸ Ostersunds FK gained control of the game when Tom Pettersson scored in the 66th minute, ultimately securing the victory for the team.