Match report

Rosenborg Defeats Shkendija 3-1 in UEFA Europa League Opener

Rosenborg
Rosenborg
3–1
FT
Shkendija
Shkendija
Aug 23, 2018

Rosenborg demonstrated their strength in the UEFA Europa League as they secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Shkendija. The Norwegian side showed a relentless attack with early goals from I. Jebali and N. Bendtner, and later extended their lead with a goal from J. Levi. Shkendija managed to score a consolation goal through Steanio Júnior but couldn't turn the tide in their favor.

Key Facts

  • • Rosenborg scored three goals in the first half: I. Jebali (11'), N. Bendtner (15'), and J. Levi (44')
  • • Shkendija's only goal came from Steanio Júnior in the 76th minute
  • • Marius Lundemo received a yellow card for Rosenborg in the 32nd minute
  • • Shkendija's B. Bojku and Armend Alimi both received yellow cards in the 87th and 88th minutes respectively

Lineups

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)
  • 8 A. Konradsen (M)
  • 25 M. Lundemo (M)
  • 9 N. Bendtner (F)
  • 27 I. Jebali (F)
  • 17 J. Levi (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 P. Helland
  • 5 Đ. Denić
  • 21 E. Reitan
  • 14 A. Søderlund
  • 20 A. Gersbach
  • 24 A. Østbø
  • 26 B. Šerbečić

Shkendija

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Zahov (G)
  • 21 G. Mici (D)
  • 16 M. Murati (D)
  • 6 V. Musliu (D)
  • 33 M. Adili (M)
  • 5 A. Alimi (M)
  • 8 E. Totre (M)
  • 7 B. Ibraimi (F)
  • 20 I. Emini (M)
  • 34 V. Nafiu
  • 18 Stenio Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Selmani
  • 19 B. Bojku
  • 27 S. Taipi
  • 28 O. Imeri
  • 29 K. Cheshmedzhiev
  • 40 B. Redjepi
  • 77 B. Todorovski

Timeline

  1. Rosenborg
    11' Rosenborg Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Jebali
  2. Rosenborg
    15' Rosenborg Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Bendtner · Assist: J. Levi
  3. Rosenborg
    32' Rosenborg Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Lundemo
  4. Rosenborg
    44' Rosenborg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Levi · Assist: B. Meling
  5. Shkendija
    63' Shkendija subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Nafiu · On: Remzifaik Selmani
  6. Rosenborg
    68' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Levi · On: P. Helland
  7. Rosenborg
    74' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marius Lundemo · On: Đorđe Denić
  8. Shkendija
    76' Shkendija Goal · Normal Goal
    Stênio Júnior
  9. Rosenborg
    78' Rosenborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Hedenstad · On: E. Reitan
  10. Shkendija
    78' Shkendija subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Emini · On: B. Bojku
  11. Shkendija
    87' Shkendija Card · Yellow Card
    B. Bojku
  12. Shkendija
    88' Shkendija Card · Yellow Card
    Armend Alimi

Match Stats

Stat Rosenborg Shkendija
Fouls 19 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 2 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 7 9
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rosenborg took control of the match early with two quick goals within four minutes, putting Shkendija on the back foot
  • ▸ Despite Shkendija's late goal by Steanio Júnior, Rosenborg maintained their composure and secured the victory, cementing their position in the UEFA Europa League