Match report

CSKA Sofia Defeats Admira Wacker 3–1 in Europa League

Admira Wacker
Admira Wacker
1–3
FT
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Aug 2, 2018

CSKA Sofia demonstrated a strong performance in the UEFA Europa League, defeating Admira Wacker 3–1 at the Kärntner Stadion. Maurides starred for CSKA with a brace, while Jorginho secured the final goal late in the match. Admira Wacker struggled with discipline, accumulating three yellow cards in the first half, which derailed their rhythm.

Key Facts

  • • CSKA Sofia led 2–0 within the first 46 minutes with goals by Maurides at 14' and 53'.
  • • Admira Wacker responded with a goal by Sinan Bakış at 55'.
  • • Jorginho scored the final goal for CSKA at 80'.
  • • Admira Wacker received three yellow cards in the first half from Emanuel Aiwu at 18', M. Jakolis at 43', and P. Schmidt at 69'.
  • • Substitutions included Maurides leaving the field at 74' for E. Gyasi and Boris Sekulić entering at 75'.

Lineups

Admira Wacker

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Kuttin (G)
  • 8 S. Zwierschitz (D)
  • 4 S. Bauer (D)
  • 3 M. Spasic (F)
  • 22 M. Maier (M)
  • 14 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 7 D. Starkl (M)
  • 11 S. Bakış (F)
  • 44 M. Jakoliš (F)
  • 16 P. Schmidt (F)
  • 27 E. Aiwu (D)

Substitutes

  • 5 B. Thoelke
  • 20 M. Kadlec
  • 19 W. Vorsager
  • 1 A. Leitner
  • 10 D. Toth
  • 12 L. Malicsek
  • 17 J. Scherzer

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)
  • 20 Tiago Rodrigues (M)
  • 16 Janio Bikel (M)
  • 19 K. Despodov (F)
  • 9 Maurides (F)
  • 7 Jorginho (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. CSKA Sofia
    14' CSKA Sofia Goal · Normal Goal
    Maurides
  2. Admira Wacker
    18' Admira Wacker Card · Yellow Card
    Emanuel Aiwu
  3. Admira Wacker
    43' Admira Wacker Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jakolis
  4. CSKA Sofia
    46' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Despodov · On: V. Antov
  5. CSKA Sofia
    53' CSKA Sofia Goal · Normal Goal
    Maurides
  6. Admira Wacker
    55' Admira Wacker Goal · Normal Goal
    Sinan Bakış
  7. Admira Wacker
    69' Admira Wacker Card · Yellow Card
    P. Schmidt
  8. Admira Wacker
    71' Admira Wacker subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Starkl · On: M. Kadlec
  9. CSKA Sofia
    74' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maurides · On: E. Gyasi
  10. CSKA Sofia
    75' CSKA Sofia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Boris Sekulić · On: A. Dyulgerov
  11. CSKA Sofia
    80' CSKA Sofia Goal · Normal Goal
    Jorginho
  12. Admira Wacker
    84' Admira Wacker subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Zwierschitz · On: W. Vorsager

Match Stats

Stat Admira Wacker CSKA Sofia
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 5 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ CSKA Sofia capitalized on Admira Wacker's early discipline issues, securing an early two-goal lead which set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of Jorginho in the second half proved crucial as he added a third goal for CSKA, effectively sealing the victory despite Admira's interim response.