Match report
Valur Reykjavik 3-0 FC Santa Coloma in UEFA Europa League
Valur Reykjavik
3–0
FT
FC Santa Coloma
Aug 2, 2018
Valur Reykjavik stunned FC Santa Coloma with a 3-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match, showcasing strong defensive work and clinical finishing. The Icelandic side's early yellow cards didn't hinder their performance as they capitalized on their opportunities in the second half to secure a comprehensive win.
Key Facts
- • Valur Reykjavik 3-0 FC Santa Coloma
- • Goals scored by S. Lárusson (53'), Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson (62'), A. Adolphsson (90'+4)
- • FC Santa Coloma received five yellow cards: Marc Rebés (10'), Moisés San Nicolás (20'), Juanma Torres (43'), Albert Mercadé (44'), Ildefons Lima (45')
- • Valur Reykjavik's key substitutions: E. Ingvarsson for G. Lúðsson (67'), A. Adolphsson for S. Lárusson (79'), T. Thomsen for P. Pedersen (90')
Lineups
Valur Reykjavik
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Einarsson (G)
- 2 B. Sævarsson (D)
- 21 B. Eiríksson (D)
- 32 E. Sigurbjörnsson (D)
- 6 S. Hedlund (D)
- 10 G. Lýdsson (M)
- 7 H. Sigurðsson (M)
- 77 K. Sigurdsson (F)
- 11 S. Lárusson (M)
- 9 P. Pedersen
- 16 D. Acoff (F)
Substitutes
- 4 E. Ingvarsson
- 17 A. Adolphsson
- 19 T. Thomsen
- 3 I. Jónsson
- 8 K. Halldórsson
- 25 S. Jóhannesson
- 71 O. Finsen
FC Santa Coloma
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Eloy
- 66 Ildefons Lima (D)
- 5 Marc Rebés
- 11 Albert Mercadé (F)
- 4 Andreu Ramos (D)
- 20 Jaime Noguerol (M)
- 2 Moisés San Nicolás (D)
- 6 Yago Pérez
- 7 Loren Burón
- 8 Aleix Cistero
- 17 Juanma Torres
Substitutes
- 19 André Azevedo
- 16 Chus Sosa
- 9 Ibán Parra
- 13 A. Benítez
- 22 Juli Sánchez
- 24 Robert Ramos
Timeline
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10' FC Santa Coloma Card · Yellow CardMarc Rebés
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20' FC Santa Coloma Card · Yellow CardMoisés San Nicolás
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30' Valur Reykjavik Card · Yellow CardD. Acoff
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41' Valur Reykjavik Card · Yellow CardBirkir Már Sævarsson
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43' FC Santa Coloma Card · Yellow CardJuanma Torres
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44' FC Santa Coloma Card · Yellow CardAlbert Mercadé
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45' FC Santa Coloma Card · Yellow CardIldefons Lima
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47' Valur Reykjavik Card · Yellow CardG. Lýdsson
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53' Valur Reykjavik Goal · Normal GoalS. Lárusson
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54' FC Santa Coloma subst · Substitution 1Off: Albert Mercadé · On: André Azevedo
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62' Valur Reykjavik Goal · Normal GoalBjarni Ólafur Eiríksson
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66' FC Santa Coloma subst · Substitution 2Off: Jaime Noguerol · On: Chus Sosa
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67' Valur Reykjavik subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Lýdsson · On: E. Ingvarsson
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79' Valur Reykjavik subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lárusson · On: A. Adolphsson
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80' FC Santa Coloma subst · Substitution 3Off: Aleix Cistero · On: Iban Parra
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82' Valur Reykjavik Card · Yellow CardHaukur Páll Sigurðsson
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85' FC Santa Coloma Card · Yellow CardAndreu Ramos
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90'+4 Valur Reykjavik Goal · Normal GoalA. Adolphsson
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90' Valur Reykjavik subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Pedersen · On: T. Thomsen
Match Stats
| Stat | Valur Reykjavik | FC Santa Coloma |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Valur Reykjavik capitalized on their opportunities in the second half, with goals from S. Lárusson and Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson, which shifted the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ The final goal by A. Adolphsson in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Valur Reykjavik, ensuring a comfortable win against FC Santa Coloma.