Match report

BSC Young Boys Defeats Skenderbeu Korce 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
2–1
FT
Skenderbeu Korce
Skenderbeu Korce
Dec 7, 2017

BSC Young Boys secured a vital 2-1 victory over Skenderbeu Korce in their UEFA Europa League clash. G. Hoarau and R. Assalé scored the goals for BSC Young Boys, while E. Gavazaj got the consolation goal for Skenderbeu Korce. The Swiss side held off the Albanian team to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • BSC Young Boys defeated Skenderbeu Korce 2-1
  • • G. Hoarau (55') and R. Assalé (90'+5') scored for BSC Young Boys
  • • E. Gavazaj (51') scored the goal for Skenderbeu Korce
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to both teams
  • • Skenderbeu Korce had to play with fewer players in the second half

Lineups

BSC Young Boys

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Wölfli (G)
  • 43 K. Mbabu (D)
  • 4 M. Bürki (D)
  • 22 G. Wüthrich (D)
  • 39 S. Joss (D)
  • 19 T. Schick (M)
  • 13 M. Ngamaleu (M)
  • 27 P. Teixeira (M)
  • 20 M. Aebischer (M)
  • 99 G. Hoarau (F)
  • 18 J. Nsamé (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 L. Bertone
  • 17 R. Assalé
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 23 L. Benito
  • 24 K. Nuhu
  • 29 J. Lotomba
  • 40 D. Marzino

Skenderbeu Korce

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Shehi (G)
  • 32 K. Vangjeli (D)
  • 3 G. Mici (D)
  • 6 F. Aliti (D)
  • 5 B. Jashanica (D)
  • 17 G. Muzaka (M)
  • 88 S. Lilaj (M)
  • 7 E. Gavazaj (M)
  • 8 B. Nimaga (M)
  • 21 S. Sahiti (F)
  • 18 B. Demte (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 T. Osmani
  • 26 A. Taku
  • 4 B. Lulaj
  • 10 D. Shkodra
  • 95 A. Teqja
  • 97 N. Gripshi
  • 13 J. Pëllumbi

Timeline

  1. BSC Young Boys
    4' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ngamaleu
  2. BSC Young Boys
    16' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    S. Joss
  3. Skenderbeu Korce
    31' Skenderbeu Korce Card · Yellow Card
    Fidan Aliti
  4. Skenderbeu Korce
    51' Skenderbeu Korce Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Gavazaj
  5. BSC Young Boys
    55' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Hoarau · Assist: M. Aebischer
  6. Skenderbeu Korce
    66' Skenderbeu Korce Card · Yellow Card
    Beneyam
  7. BSC Young Boys
    71' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Aebischer · On: L. Bertone
  8. BSC Young Boys
    72' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    G. Hoarau
  9. Skenderbeu Korce
    72' Skenderbeu Korce subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Sahiti · On: T. Osmani
  10. Skenderbeu Korce
    75' Skenderbeu Korce subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Beneyam · On: A. Taku
  11. BSC Young Boys
    82' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Hoarau · On: R. Assalé
  12. Skenderbeu Korce
    89' Skenderbeu Korce Card · Yellow Card
    Gledi Mici
  13. BSC Young Boys
    90'+5 BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Assalé · Assist: K. Mbabu
  14. Skenderbeu Korce
    90' Skenderbeu Korce Card · Yellow Card
    B. Nimaga

Match Stats

Stat BSC Young Boys Skenderbeu Korce
Fouls 20 18
Pass Accuracy 78% 72%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 478 386
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 372 279
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ BSC Young Boys equalized just four minutes after falling behind, with G. Hoarau scoring at the 55th minute
  • ▸ R. Assalé's late goal in the 90th minute of added time sealed the victory for BSC Young Boys