Match report

FC Lugano Defeats Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

FC Lugano
FC Lugano
1–0
FT
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Nov 23, 2017

FC Lugano secured a crucial 1-0 win over Hapoel Beer Sheva in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to a goal from Carlinhos Junior in the 50th minute. The victory was a testament to Lugano's defensive resilience and efficient attack, as they managed to hold off the determined Beer Sheva side. Both teams saw multiple yellow cards and substitutions as the match saw several momentum shifts, but it was Lugano who capitalized on their opportunities to claim the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Lugano 1-0 Hapoel Beer Sheva
  • • Goal: Carlinhos Junior (50th minute)
  • • FC Lugano received two yellow cards (M. Bottani, Bálint Vécsei)
  • • Hapoel Beer Sheva had three players booked (M. Radi, Hatem Abd Elhamed, T. Pekhart)

Lineups

FC Lugano

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Kiassumbua (G)
  • 28 F. Sulmoni (D)
  • 5 V. Golemić (D)
  • 22 S. Rouiller (M)
  • 91 D. Mihajlovic (M)
  • 10 M. Bottani (M)
  • 14 J. Sabbatini (M)
  • 17 B. Vécsei (M)
  • 8 D. Mariani (M)
  • 18 M. Piccinocchi (M)
  • 11 Carlinhos

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Gerndt
  • 24 C. Ledesma
  • 9 A. Čulina
  • 1 D. da Costa
  • 6 D. Kovačić
  • 7 Y. Bnou Marzouk
  • 96 E. Yao

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Goresh (G)
  • 4 Miguel Vitor (D)
  • 69 M. Korhut (D)
  • 2 B. Bitton (D)
  • 44 H. Elhamed (D)
  • 30 J. Ogu (M)
  • 7 M. Radi (M)
  • 11 D. Einbinder (M)
  • 22 Isaac Cuenca (M)
  • 14 B. Sahar (F)
  • 9 A. Nwakaeme (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 T. Pekhart
  • 18 M. Ohana
  • 24 M. Melikson
  • 21 N. Di'i
  • 15 V. Broun
  • 55 G. Haimov
  • 81 D. Elo

Timeline

  1. FC Lugano
    43' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bottani
  2. FC Lugano
    45' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Bálint Vécsei
  3. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    46' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ogu · On: T. Pekhart
  4. FC Lugano
    50' FC Lugano Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlinhos Junior
  5. FC Lugano
    55' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlinhos Junior · On: A. Gerndt
  6. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    58' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Einbinder · On: M. Ohana
  7. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    63' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    M. Radi
  8. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    64' Hapoel Beer Sheva Card · Yellow Card
    Hatem Abd Elhamed
  9. Hapoel Beer Sheva
    73' Hapoel Beer Sheva subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Isaac Cuenca · On: M. Melikson
  10. FC Lugano
    76' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bottani · On: C. Ledesma
  11. FC Lugano
    90'+2 FC Lugano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mario Piccinocchi · On: A. Čulina

Match Stats

Stat FC Lugano Hapoel Beer Sheva
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 378 584
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 11 5
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 292 490
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlinhos Junior's goal in the 50th minute proved decisive, giving FC Lugano the lead they needed to secure the victory.
  • ▸ Hapoel Beer Sheva saw multiple players receive yellow cards, which likely impacted their ability to push for an equalizer in the second half.