Match report

HNK Rijeka Defeats Austria Vienna 3-1 in Europa League

Austria Vienna
Austria Vienna
1–3
FT
HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
Oct 19, 2017

In a decisive match in the UEFA Europa League, HNK Rijeka emerged victorious against Austria Vienna with a 3-1 scoreline. The match was dominated by HNK Rijeka's M. Gavranović, who scored two goals, and a late addition by Z. Kvržić. Despite early yellow cards for Austria Vienna, HNK Rijeka maintained their composure and secured a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Match Result: Austria Vienna 1–3 HNK Rijeka
  • • Goals: M. Gavranović (21', 31'), Z. Kvržić (90+2')
  • • Assists: F. Bradarić (21'), B. Acosty (31'), D. Pavić (90+2')
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Monschein (23'), Thomas Salamon (61'), Florian Klein (71') for Austria Vienna; M. Gavranović (50'), Josip Elez (62'), S. Sluga (90') for HNK Rijeka

Lineups

Austria Vienna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 P. Pentz (G)
  • 18 H. Westermann (D)
  • 17 F. Klein (D)
  • 6 A. Mohammed (D)
  • 23 David De Paula (M)
  • 25 T. Salamon (D)
  • 26 R. Holzhauser (M)
  • 15 T. Serbest (M)
  • 9 K. Friesenbichler (F)
  • 95 Felipe Pires (M)
  • 14 C. Monschein (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Ismael Tajouri
  • 16 D. Prokop
  • 2 P. Gluhakovic
  • 8 A. Alhassan
  • 21 Lee Jin-Hyun
  • 29 M. Pejić
  • 99 M. Kos

HNK Rijeka

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Sluga (G)
  • 29 M. Vešović (D)
  • 13 D. Župarić (D)
  • 18 J. Elez (D)
  • 8 L. Zhuta (D)
  • 26 M. Maleš (M)
  • 27 J. Mišić (M)
  • 28 F. Bradarić (M)
  • 20 A. Gorgon (F)
  • 17 M. Gavranović (F)
  • 14 B. Acosty (M)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Punčec
  • 24 D. Pavičić
  • 7 Z. Kvržić
  • 11 M. Črnic
  • 21 J. Puljić
  • 32 A. Prskalo
  • 35 C. Mavrias

Timeline

  1. HNK Rijeka
    21' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gavranović · Assist: F. Bradarić
  2. Austria Vienna
    23' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    C. Monschein
  3. HNK Rijeka
    31' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gavranović · Assist: B. Acosty
  4. HNK Rijeka
    50' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gavranović
  5. Austria Vienna
    59' Austria Vienna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David De Paula · On: Ismael Tajouri
  6. Austria Vienna
    61' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Salamon
  7. HNK Rijeka
    62' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    Josip Elez
  8. HNK Rijeka
    70' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josip Elez · On: R. Punčec
  9. Austria Vienna
    71' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Klein
  10. HNK Rijeka
    77' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Misic · On: D. Pavičić
  11. HNK Rijeka
    79' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Acosty · On: Z. Kvržić
  12. HNK Rijeka
    90'+2 HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Kvržić · Assist: D. Pavičić
  13. HNK Rijeka
    90' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sluga

Match Stats

Stat Austria Vienna HNK Rijeka
Fouls 8 19
Pass Accuracy 87% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 524 371
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 455 286
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Gavranović's brace in the 21st and 31st minutes set the tone for HNK Rijeka's victory.
  • ▸ Z. Kvržić's goal in the 90th minute sealed HNK Rijeka's win, despite Austria Vienna's attempts to level the score.