Match report
Vardar Skopje Stuns Fenerbahçe 2-0 in Europa League
Vardar Skopje
2–0
FT
Fenerbahçe
Aug 17, 2017
Vardar Skopje stunned Turkish giants Fenerbahçe with a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League qualifier, securing their place in the next round. Tigran Barseghyan put Vardar ahead in the 20th minute, and an own goal from Mehmet Topal sealed the win in injury time. Despite the red card to Vardar's Boban Grncarov, the home side held on to secure an impressive win against a well-known opponent.
Key Facts
- • Vardar Skopje vs Fenerbahçe: 2-0
- • Tigran Barseghyan scored in the 20th minute
- • Mehmet Topal scored an own goal in the 90th minute (injury time)
- • Boban Grncarov received a red card for Vardar Skopje
- • Josef De Souza was sent off for Fenerbahçe in the 90th minute
Lineups
Vardar Skopje
Starting XI
- 90 F. Gachevski (G)
- 6 B. Grncharov (D)
- 21 E. Novak (D)
- 19 H. Hambardzumyan (D)
- 11 T. Barseghyan (F)
- 8 S. Spirovski (M)
- 10 D. Kojašević (F)
- 23 B. Demiri (D)
- 9 D. Blazhevski (F)
- 70 Alves
- 20 B. Nikolov (M)
Substitutes
- 77 V. Brdarovski
- 7 J. Jighauri
- 16 N. Gligorov
- 32 D. Glishikj
- 14 D. Velkoski
- 1 I. Aleksovski
- 48 Ytalo
Fenerbahçe
Starting XI
- 18 C. Kameni (G)
- 37 M. Škrtel (D)
- 3 H. Kaldirim (D)
- 19 Ş. Özbayraklı (D)
- 28 M. Valbuena (M)
- 5 M. Topal (M)
- 17 N. Dirar (M)
- 89 Souza (M)
- 7 A. Potuk (M)
- 8 O. Tufan (M)
- 39 A. Köse (F)
Substitutes
- 99 Soldado
- 92 A. Chahechouhe
- 4 M. Isla
- 33 R. Neustädter
- 6 İ. Köybaşı
- 66 O. Güçtekin
- 1 V. Demirel
Timeline
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20' Vardar Skopje Goal · Normal GoalTigran Barseghyan
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46' Vardar Skopje subst · Substitution 1Off: Besir Demiri · On: V. Brdarovski
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51' Vardar Skopje Card · Yellow CardBoban Grncarov
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64' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Köse · On: Soldado
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67' Vardar Skopje subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Kojašević · On: J. Jighauri
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71' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2Off: Ş. Özbayraklı · On: A. Chahechouhe
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82' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Tufan · On: M. Isla
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85' Vardar Skopje subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Blazhevski · On: N. Gligorov
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87' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow CardSoldado
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89' Vardar Skopje Card · Yellow CardBoban Grncarov
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89' Vardar Skopje Card · Red CardBoban Grncarov
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90'+2 Vardar Skopje Goal · Own GoalMehmet Topal
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90' Fenerbahçe Card · Red CardJosef De Souza
Match Stats
| Stat | Vardar Skopje | Fenerbahçe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 10 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 5 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tigran Barseghyan's goal in the 20th minute put Vardar Skopje ahead and boosted their confidence
- ▸ Boban Grncarov's red card in the 89th minute made it difficult for Vardar to maintain control, but they held strong
- ▸ Mehmet Topal's own goal in injury time sealed the victory for Vardar Skopje, ensuring their dominance over Fenerbahçe despite being a man down