Match report

FK Crvena Zvezda Defeats 1. FC Köln 1–0 in Europa League

FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
1–0
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Dec 7, 2017

In a crucial UEFA Europa League match, FK Crvena Zvezda secured a narrow 1–0 victory over 1. FC Köln. The Serbian side's S. Srnić put them ahead with a goal in the 22nd minute, capitalizing on an assist from M. Rodić. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Crvena Zvezda held on to the lead, securing a valuable three points in their group stage campaign.

Key Facts

  • • S. Srnić scored the only goal of the match in the 22nd minute, assisted by M. Rodić
  • • V. Savić and S. Srnić received yellow cards for FK Crvena Zvezda
  • • M. Jojić, Frederik Sørensen, and Matthias Lehmann received yellow cards for 1. FC Köln
  • • Crvena Zvezda made three substitutions: Branko Jović, M. Gobeljić, and G. Kanga
  • • 1. FC Köln made three substitutions: Paweł Olkowski, C. Clemens, and no specific player named for the third substitution

Lineups

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 82 M. Borjan (G)
  • 90 V. Savić (D)
  • 23 M. Rodić (D)
  • 30 F. Stojković (D)
  • 20 M. Donald (M)
  • 7 N. Krstičić (M)
  • 4 D. Le Tallec (M)
  • 55 S. Srnić (F)
  • 3 B. Jovičić (M)
  • 8 G. Kanga (M)
  • 14 R. Boakye (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 A. Pešić
  • 77 M. Gobeljić
  • 6 U. Račić
  • 15 S. Babić
  • 11 L. Adžić
  • 10 N. Milijaš
  • 27 N. Supić

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 34 K. Raush (D)
  • 16 P. Olkowski (D)
  • 4 F. Sørensen (D)
  • 23 J. Horn (D)
  • 33 M. Lehmann (M)
  • 17 C. Clemens (M)
  • 8 M. Jojić (M)
  • 20 S. Özcan (M)
  • 13 Y. Ōsako (F)
  • 19 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 L. Klünter
  • 37 A. Ouahim
  • 31 B. Risa
  • 30 I. Jakobs
  • 18 T. Kessler

Timeline

  1. FK Crvena Zvezda
    22' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Srnić · Assist: M. Rodić
  2. FK Crvena Zvezda
    30' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    V. Savić
  3. FK Crvena Zvezda
    48' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    S. Srnić
  4. FK Crvena Zvezda
    64' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Branko Jovičić · On: A. Pesic
  5. 1. FC Köln
    65' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jojić
  6. 1. FC Köln
    65' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Paweł Olkowski · On: L. Klunter
  7. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Frederik Sørensen
  8. 1. FC Köln
    71' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Clemens · On: A. Ouahim
  9. 1. FC Köln
    73' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Lehmann
  10. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Srnić · On: M. Gobeljić
  11. FK Crvena Zvezda
    89' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kanga · On: U. Račić

Match Stats

Stat FK Crvena Zvezda 1. FC Köln
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 67% 74%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 13
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 373 525
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 249 387
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Srnić's goal in the 22nd minute gave FK Crvena Zvezda the early lead, setting the tone for the rest of the match
  • ▸ A flurry of yellow cards and substitutions in the second half disrupted 1. FC Köln's rhythm, maintaining Crvena Zvezda's defensive solidity and preventing any comeback