Match report

FC Copenhagen Defeats Zlin 3-0 in Europa League Clash

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
3–0
FT
Zlin
Zlin
Nov 2, 2017

FC Copenhagen emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League clash against Zlin, defeating them 3-0. The Danish club showcased a strong performance, with Michael Lüftner and B. Verbič leading the charge. Zlin struggled to keep up with the pace set by FC Copenhagen, who maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen scored three goals against Zlin.
  • • Michael Lüftner scored the first goal in the 40th minute.
  • • B. Verbič scored two goals, one in the 49th minute and another in the 90th minute (2nd half injury time).
  • • P. Sotiriou received a yellow card in the 20th minute.
  • • Z. Rodrigues and U. Matič also received yellow cards in the 74th and 88th minutes, respectively.

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 R. Olsen (G)
  • 3 P. Bengtsson (D)
  • 22 P. Ankersen (D)
  • 27 M. Lüftner (D)
  • 19 D. Vavro (D)
  • 8 U. Matić (M)
  • 17 K. Kusk (M)
  • 10 Zeca (M)
  • 24 Y. Toutouh (M)
  • 7 B. Verbič (M)
  • 28 P. Soteriou (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Pavlović
  • 33 R. Falk
  • 32 D. Amankwaa
  • 1 S. Andersen
  • 6 W. Kvist
  • 18 M. Rasmussen
  • 26 C. Holse

Zlin

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 17 S. Dostál
  • 13 T. Janíček (D)
  • 18 Z. Gajić (D)
  • 27 O. Bačo (D)
  • 8 P. Jiráček (M)
  • 90 V. Vukadinovic (F)
  • 14 D. Holzer (M)
  • 23 M. Kopečný (M)
  • 12 I. Traore (M)
  • 28 U. Moses (F)
  • 7 D. Diop (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Hnaníček
  • 95 M. Mehanovič
  • 77 L. Železník
  • 1 Z. Zlamal
  • 11 A. Džafić
  • 16 R. Matějov
  • 22 L. Bartošák

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    20' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sotiriou
  2. FC Copenhagen
    40' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    Michael Lüftner · Assist: P. Bengtsson
  3. FC Copenhagen
    49' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Verbič · Assist: P. Sotiriou
  4. Zlin
    54' Zlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Janíček · On: J. Hnaníček
  5. FC Copenhagen
    64' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Sotiriou · On: Andrija Pavlović
  6. Zlin
    64' Zlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Diop · On: M. Mehanovič
  7. FC Copenhagen
    72' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Toutouh · On: D. Amankwaa
  8. FC Copenhagen
    74' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Rodrigues
  9. Zlin
    75' Zlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: U. Ekpai · On: L. Železník
  10. FC Copenhagen
    88' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    U. Matić
  11. FC Copenhagen
    90'+2 FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Verbič · Assist: D. Amankwaa

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen Zlin
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 539 423
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 436 317
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Michael Lüftner in the 40th minute set the tone for FC Copenhagen's performance, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ B. Verbič's second goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for FC Copenhagen, putting an end to any hopes Zlin had of a comeback.