Match report

Plzen Defeats FC Lugano 4-1 in UEFA Europa League

Plzen
Plzen
4–1
FT
FC Lugano
FC Lugano
Nov 2, 2017

Plzen displayed a dominant performance to defeat FC Lugano 4-1 in their UEFA Europa League clash. M. Krmenčík scored a brace early in the game, securing a strong lead for Plzen before the halftime whistle. Despite a brief comeback attempt by FC Lugano, Plzen's offensive firepower, with goals from T. Hořava and A. Čermák, ensured a comprehensive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Plzen defeated FC Lugano 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • M. Krmenčík scored two goals for Plzen (4th and 19th minutes).
  • • T. Hořava scored in the 45th minute.
  • • A. Čermák added a goal in the 56th minute.
  • • D. Mariani scored the only goal for FC Lugano in the 15th minute.

Lineups

Plzen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Hruška (G)
  • 14 R. Řezník (D)
  • 21 T. Hajek (D)
  • 8 D. Limberský (D)
  • 2 L. Hejda (D)
  • 11 M. Petržela (M)
  • 7 T. Hořava (M)
  • 10 J. Kopic (M)
  • 25 A. Čermák (M)
  • 17 P. Hrošovský (M)
  • 15 M. Krmenčík (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 J. Řezníček
  • 6 V. Pilař
  • 29 D. Živulić
  • 1 M. Kozáčik
  • 23 M. Bakoš
  • 24 M. Havel
  • 26 D. Kolář

FC Lugano

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. da Costa (G)
  • 30 F. Daprelà (D)
  • 28 F. Sulmoni (D)
  • 5 V. Golemić (D)
  • 24 C. Ledesma (M)
  • 91 D. Mihajlovic (M)
  • 10 M. Bottani (M)
  • 14 J. Sabbatini (M)
  • 8 D. Mariani (M)
  • 19 A. Gerndt (F)
  • 11 Carlinhos

Substitutes

  • 17 B. Vécsei
  • 7 Y. Bnou Marzouk
  • 21 R. Milosavljević
  • 4 M. Padalino
  • 18 M. Piccinocchi
  • 22 S. Rouiller
  • 23 J. Kiassumbua

Timeline

  1. Plzen
    4' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Krmenčík · Assist: A. Čermák
  2. FC Lugano
    15' FC Lugano Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mariani
  3. Plzen
    19' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Krmenčík · Assist: R. Řezník
  4. Plzen
    45' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hořava · Assist: J. Kopic
  5. Plzen
    56' Plzen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Čermák · Assist: M. Krmenčík
  6. FC Lugano
    60' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  7. FC Lugano
    62' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlinhos Junior · On: Bálint Vécsei
  8. Plzen
    65' Plzen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Krmenčík · On: J. Řezníček
  9. Plzen
    72' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    Milan Petržela
  10. Plzen
    74' Plzen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kopic · On: V. Pilař
  11. FC Lugano
    76' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gerndt · On: Y. Bnou Marzouk
  12. Plzen
    78' Plzen Card · Yellow Card
    David Limberský
  13. FC Lugano
    79' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Fabio Daprelà
  14. FC Lugano
    83' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Ledesma · On: R. Milosavljević
  15. FC Lugano
    85' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Fulvio Sulmoni
  16. Plzen
    86' Plzen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hořava · On: Diego Živulić

Match Stats

Stat Plzen FC Lugano
Fouls 15 17
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 19
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 346 399
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 252 326
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Plzen's early goals by M. Krmenčík in the 4th and 19th minutes set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A late goal by A. Čermák in the 56th minute sealed the victory for Plzen, responding to FC Lugano's brief comeback.