Match report

CSKA Sofia Defeats Admira Wacker 3-0 in UEFA Europa League Qualifiers

CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
3–0
FT
Admira Wacker
Admira Wacker
Jul 26, 2018

CSKA Sofia stunned Admira Wacker with a dominant 3-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League qualifier, thanks to two goals from K. Despodov and a penalty from Maurides. The Bulgarian side never looked back after taking the lead in the 29th minute, and their clinical finishing ensured a comfortable win.

Key Facts

  • • CSKA Sofia vs Admira Wacker: 3-0 final score
  • • K. Despodov scored two goals (29' and 34')
  • • Maurides added a penalty goal in the 38th minute
  • • M. Jakolis and Steven Pereira received yellow cards
  • • Admira Wacker made three substitutions in the second half
  • • CSKA Sofia also made three substitutions in the second half

Lineups

CSKA Sofia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 V. Černiauskas (G)
  • 27 B. Sekulić (D)
  • 4 B. Chorbadzhiyski (D)
  • 25 Steven Pereira (D)
  • 3 Geferson (D)
  • 6 Ruben Pinto (M)
  • 8 E. Gyasi (M)
  • 16 Janio Bikel (M)
  • 19 K. Despodov (F)
  • 9 Maurides (F)
  • 7 Jorginho (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 V. Antov
  • 21 T. Yordanov
  • 14 A. Lyaskov
  • 1 D. Stipica
  • 23 A. Dyulgerov
  • 28 P. Galabov

Admira Wacker

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Leitner (G)
  • 8 S. Zwierschitz (D)
  • 5 B. Thoelke (D)
  • 4 S. Bauer (D)
  • 3 M. Spasic (F)
  • 19 W. Vorsager (M)
  • 14 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 20 M. Kadlec (M)
  • 7 D. Starkl (M)
  • 11 S. Bakış (F)
  • 44 M. Jakoliš (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Toth
  • 16 P. Schmidt
  • 22 M. Maier
  • 17 J. Scherzer
  • 27 E. Aiwu
  • 29 M. Kuttin
  • 25 D. Puster

Timeline

  1. CSKA Sofia
    29' CSKA Sofia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Despodov
  2. CSKA Sofia
    34' CSKA Sofia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Despodov
  3. CSKA Sofia
    38' CSKA Sofia Goal · Penalty
    Maurides
  4. Admira Wacker
    43' Admira Wacker Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jakolis
  5. CSKA Sofia
    44' CSKA Sofia Card · Yellow Card
    Steven Pereira
  6. Admira Wacker
    46' Admira Wacker subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hjulmand · On: D. Toth
  7. Admira Wacker
    70' Admira Wacker subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jakolis · On: P. Schmidt
  8. CSKA Sofia
    72' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maurides · On: V. Antov
  9. CSKA Sofia
    81' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: Preslav Yordanov
  10. Admira Wacker
    83' Admira Wacker subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kadlec · On: M. Maier
  11. CSKA Sofia
    90' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jorginho · On: A. Lyaskov

Match Stats

Stat CSKA Sofia Admira Wacker
Fouls 7 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Despodov's early goal in the 29th minute set the tone for CSKA Sofia's dominant performance
  • ▸ The second goal by Despodov and the penalty by Maurides in quick succession (34' and 38') effectively ended Admira Wacker's hopes