Match report

Rosenborg Defeats Cork City 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Cork City
Cork City
0–2
FT
Rosenborg
Rosenborg
Aug 9, 2018

In a convincing display, Rosenborg defeated Cork City 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to a brace from J. Levi. Cork City struggled to match the Norwegian side's pace and precision, leading to a disappointing result for the home team. Rosenborg's early goals put them in control, and despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Cork City failed to find the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • Rosenborg's J. Levi scored both goals at 22' and 44'
  • Cork City had three yellow cards, including one to Garry Buckley at 55'
  • Rosenborg also had three yellow cards, with A. Trondsen receiving one at 57'
  • Cork City made three substitutions: Barry McNamee for Sadlier at 46', Conor McCormack for Morrissey at 61', and K. Sheppard for Coughlan at 72'

Lineups

Cork City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. McNulty (G)
  • 17 D. Delaney (D)
  • 20 S. Griffin (D)
  • 29 S. McLoughlin (D)
  • 7 J. Keohane (M)
  • 8 C. McCormack (M)
  • 10 S. Beattie (M)
  • 25 B. McNamee (D)
  • 26 G. Buckley (M)
  • 9 G. Cummins (F)
  • 19 K. Sheppard (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Sadlier
  • 6 G. Morrissey
  • 18 R. Coughlin
  • 3 A. Bennett
  • 5 A. Barry
  • 13 P. Cherrie
  • 16 J. O'Hanlon

Rosenborg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 André Hansen (G)
  • 4 T. Reginiussen (D)
  • 16 E. Hovland (D)
  • 2 V. Hedenstad (D)
  • 3 B. Meling (D)
  • 7 M. Jensen (M)
  • 15 A. Trondsen (M)
  • 25 M. Lundemo (M)
  • 9 N. Bendtner (F)
  • 14 A. Søderlund (F)
  • 17 J. Levi (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 E. Botheim
  • 36 O. Skarsem
  • 10 M. Vilhjálmsson
  • 20 A. Gersbach
  • 21 E. Reitan
  • 24 A. Østbø
  • 26 B. Šerbečić

Timeline

  1. Rosenborg
    22' Rosenborg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Levi
  2. Rosenborg
    44' Rosenborg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Levi
  3. Cork City
    46' Cork City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Barry McNamee · On: K. Sadlier
  4. Cork City
    55' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    Garry Buckley
  5. Rosenborg
    57' Rosenborg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Trondsen
  6. Cork City
    61' Cork City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Conor McCormack · On: G. Morrissey
  7. Cork City
    62' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    Sean McLoughlin
  8. Rosenborg
    66' Rosenborg Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hovland
  9. Rosenborg
    71' Rosenborg Card · Yellow Card
    T. Reginiussen
  10. Cork City
    72' Cork City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sheppard · On: R. Coughlan
  11. Rosenborg
    77' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Søderlund · On: E. Botheim
  12. Cork City
    84' Cork City Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  13. Rosenborg
    86' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Trondsen · On: O. Skarsem

Match Stats

Stat Cork City Rosenborg
Fouls 16 21
Pass Accuracy
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 11 1
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • J. Levi's early goal at 22' set the tone for Rosenborg, providing them with early momentum and confidence.
  • The second goal by J. Levi at 44' effectively sealed the match, as Cork City failed to respond despite making several changes.