Match report

Sigma Olomouc Defeats Kairat Almaty 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

Kairat Almaty
Kairat Almaty
1–2
FT
Sigma Olomouc
Sigma Olomouc
Aug 16, 2018

Sigma Olomouc demonstrated strong form in the UEFA Europa League, defeating Kairat Almaty with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite a late goal from M. Eppel, Kairat Almaty struggled to overcome early setbacks, including a red card late in the game for Isael. Sigma Olomouc’s victory was highlighted by goals from M. Nešpor and D. Houska, maintaining their competitive edge in the Europa League.

Key Facts

  • • Sigma Olomouc secured victory with goals from M. Nešpor (20') and D. Houska (51')
  • • Kairat Almaty's M. Eppel scored a consolation goal in the 61st minute
  • • Kairat Almaty suffered a red card for Isael in the 90th minute
  • • Kairat Almaty made three substitutions: N. Alip (34'), Stanislav Lunin (57'), and A. Arshavin (74')
  • • Sigma Olomouc made two substitutions: J. Texl (63') and B. Manzia (67')

Lineups

Kairat Almaty

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 S. Pokatilov (G)
  • 26 S. Politsevich (D)
  • 17 S. Lunin (F)
  • 25 Á. Elek (M)
  • 10 Isael (F)
  • 7 I. Kuat (M)
  • 9 B. Islamkhan (M)
  • 6 N. Alip (M)
  • 28 A. Arshavin (M)
  • 30 Alves
  • 18 A. Eseola (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Eppel
  • 15 A. Sokolenko
  • 8 G. Zhukov
  • 1 V. Plotnikov
  • 4 S. Bateau
  • 20 I. Iličević
  • 51 S. Keiler

Sigma Olomouc

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Buchta (G)
  • 12 J. Štěrba (D)
  • 25 M. Hála (D)
  • 2 V. Jemelka (D)
  • 27 M. Sladký (M)
  • 6 J. Plšek (M)
  • 8 D. Houska (M)
  • 23 T. Zahradníček (F)
  • 20 Š. Falta (D)
  • 22 L. Kalvach (M)
  • 26 M. Nešpor (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 J. Texl
  • 11 B. Manzia
  • 10 J. Yunis
  • 1 M. Reichl
  • 5 M. Surzyn
  • 14 P. Dvořák
  • 18 R. Polom

Timeline

  1. Sigma Olomouc
    20' Sigma Olomouc Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nešpor
  2. Kairat Almaty
    34' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Alip · On: M. Eppel
  3. Sigma Olomouc
    51' Sigma Olomouc Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Houska
  4. Kairat Almaty
    57' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Stanislav Lunin · On: A. Sokolenko
  5. Kairat Almaty
    58' Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  6. Sigma Olomouc
    59' Sigma Olomouc Card · Yellow Card
    T. Zahradníček
  7. Kairat Almaty
    61' Kairat Almaty Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Eppel
  8. Sigma Olomouc
    63' Sigma Olomouc subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Nešpor · On: J. Texl
  9. Sigma Olomouc
    67' Sigma Olomouc subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Zahradníček · On: B. Manzia
  10. Kairat Almaty
    74' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Arshavin · On: G. Zhukov
  11. Kairat Almaty
    75' Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  12. Kairat Almaty
    75' Kairat Almaty Card · Red Card
    Unknown player
  13. Sigma Olomouc
    80' Sigma Olomouc subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Plšek · On: J. Yunis
  14. Kairat Almaty
    84' Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow Card
    M. Eppel
  15. Kairat Almaty
    90' Kairat Almaty Card · Red Card
    Isael

Match Stats

Stat Kairat Almaty Sigma Olomouc
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 6 3
Red Cards 2 0
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 4 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sigma Olomouc took the lead early in the game with M. Nešpor's goal at the 20th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The second goal from D. Houska at the 51st minute solidified Sigma Olomouc's control, despite Kairat Almaty's late goal and subsequent red card