Match report

Olimpija Ljubljana Defeats HJK Helsinki 4-1 in UEFA Europa League

HJK helsinki
HJK helsinki
1–4
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Olimpija Ljubljana
Olimpija Ljubljana
Aug 16, 2018

In a stunning performance, Olimpija Ljubljana secured a comprehensive 4-1 victory over HJK Helsinki in their UEFA Europa League match. The Slovenian side's early goal by I. Abass set the tone, and despite a late consolation goal by M. Chrisantus for Helsinki, the visitors dominated the match from start to finish.

Key Facts

  • • Olimpija Ljubljana defeated HJK Helsinki 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • I. Abass scored the first goal for Olimpija Ljubljana at the 20th minute.
  • • D. Avramovski netted a second goal for Olimpija Ljubljana at the 72nd minute.
  • • Rafinha conceded an own goal for Olimpija Ljubljana at the 75th minute.
  • • G. Brkić scored a penalty goal for Olimpija Ljubljana at the 90th minute.
  • • M. Chrisantus scored a consolation goal for HJK Helsinki at the 85th minute.

Lineups

HJK helsinki

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 88 M. Rudakov (G)
  • 8 Rafinha (M)
  • 21 M. Sumusalo (D)
  • 32 F. Obilor (D)
  • 18 R. Peiponen (D)
  • 22 A. Annan (M)
  • 31 Jordan Domínguez
  • 9 R. Riski (F)
  • 17 N. Alho (M)
  • 77 E. Mensah (F)
  • 7 Klauss

Substitutes

  • 14 S. Dahlström
  • 39 M. Chrisantus
  • 36 E. Vertainen
  • 1 M. Uusitalo
  • 25 V. Vesiaho
  • 38 E. Banza
  • 16 K. Katz

Olimpija Ljubljana

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Ivačič (G)
  • 30 B. Ilič (D)
  • 27 A. Zarifovič (D)
  • 44 D. Štiglec (D)
  • 7 R. Kronaveter (M)
  • 70 M. Putinčanin (D)
  • 77 S. Savić (M)
  • 95 D. Avramovski (M)
  • 90 T. Tomić (M)
  • 23 N. Kapun (M)
  • 17 I. Abass (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 F. Bagnack
  • 15 A. Suljić
  • 10 G. Brkić
  • 2 V. Maksimenko
  • 5 M. Gajić
  • 21 K. Boateng
  • 41 N. Vidmar

Timeline

  1. Olimpija Ljubljana
    20' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Abass
  2. HJK helsinki
    46' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nikolai Alho · On: S. Dahlström
  3. HJK helsinki
    54' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    R. Peiponen
  4. Olimpija Ljubljana
    61' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tomislav Tomić · On: M. Bagnack
  5. HJK helsinki
    64' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Domínguez · On: M. Chrisantus
  6. Olimpija Ljubljana
    65' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Kronaveter · On: Asmir Suljić
  7. Olimpija Ljubljana
    72' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Avramovski
  8. HJK helsinki
    74' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Klauss · On: E. Vertainen
  9. Olimpija Ljubljana
    75' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Own Goal
    Rafinha
  10. Olimpija Ljubljana
    76' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Abass · On: G. Brkić
  11. HJK helsinki
    79' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sumusalo
  12. HJK helsinki
    85' HJK helsinki Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Chrisantus
  13. HJK helsinki
    88' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    E. Vertainen
  14. Olimpija Ljubljana
    90'+2 Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Penalty
    G. Brkić

Match Stats

Stat HJK helsinki Olimpija Ljubljana
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 5 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ I. Abass's early goal at the 20th minute gave Olimpija Ljubljana a crucial lead and the confidence to dominate the game.
  • ▸ The own goal from Rafinha at the 75th minute sealed Olimpija Ljubljana's victory, making it 3-0 and effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from HJK Helsinki.