Match report

Athletic Club Defeats Zorya Luhansk 2-0 in Europa League

Zorya Luhansk
Zorya Luhansk
0–2
FT
Athletic Club
Athletic Club
Dec 7, 2017

Athletic Club showcased their superior skill and tactical prowess to defeat Zorya Luhansk 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League. Goals from Aduriz and Raúl García were decisive, as Zorya struggled to create significant scoring opportunities and faced multiple yellow cards. The Spanish side's victory strengthens their position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Athletic Club secured a 2-0 victory over Zorya Luhansk.
  • • Aduriz scored the first goal at the 70th minute, assisted by Susaeta.
  • • Raúl García added the second goal at the 86th minute, also assisted by Susaeta.
  • • Zorya Luhansk had three yellow cards (M. Luniov, O. Andriievskyi, V. Kabaev).
  • • Athletic Club had one yellow card (Unai Nuñez).

Lineups

Zorya Luhansk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Lunin (G)
  • 2 A. Sukhotskiy (D)
  • 5 A. Gordienko (M)
  • 3 O. Svatok (D)
  • 28 A. Gromov (M)
  • 36 R. Babenko (M)
  • 18 O. Andrievsky (M)
  • 8 I. Kharatin (M)
  • 20 O. Karavaev (M)
  • 95 Iury (F)
  • 19 M. Lunyov (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 V. Kabaiev
  • 96 Silas
  • 7 V. Kochergin
  • 6 M. Kamenyuka
  • 24 D. Grechyshkin
  • 44 V. Checher
  • 77 O. Chuvaev

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Iago Herrerín (G)
  • 24 Balenziaga (D)
  • 4 A. Laporte (D)
  • 15 Lekue (D)
  • 30 Unai Núñez (D)
  • 22 Raúl García (M)
  • 14 Susaeta (M)
  • 6 San José (M)
  • 17 Mikel Rico (M)
  • 20 Aduriz (F)
  • 11 Iñaki Williams (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Iñigo Córdoba
  • 19 Sabin Merino
  • 23 Ager Aketxe
  • 1 Kepa
  • 2 Bóveda
  • 16 Etxeita
  • 21 Mikel Vesga

Timeline

  1. Athletic Club
    16' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    Unai Núñez
  2. Zorya Luhansk
    42' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    M. Luniov
  3. Zorya Luhansk
    46' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Luniov · On: V. Kabaev
  4. Zorya Luhansk
    50' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    O. Andriievskyi
  5. Zorya Luhansk
    62' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Iury · On: Silas
  6. Athletic Club
    70' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    Aduriz · Assist: Susaeta
  7. Zorya Luhansk
    75' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Babenko · On: V. Kochergin
  8. Athletic Club
    79' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Williams · On: I. Cordoba
  9. Zorya Luhansk
    82' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    V. Kabaev
  10. Athletic Club
    86' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    Raúl García · Assist: Susaeta
  11. Athletic Club
    89' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aduriz · On: Sabin Merino
  12. Athletic Club
    90'+3 Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Raúl García · On: A. Aketxe

Match Stats

Stat Zorya Luhansk Athletic Club
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 71% 67%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 414 337
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 0 5
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 293 226
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Athletic Club took the lead when Aduriz scored at the 70th minute, giving them momentum and control over the game.
  • ▸ Raúl García's goal at the 86th minute sealed the victory for Athletic Club and diminished Zorya's chances of a comeback.