Match report
Maccabi Tel Aviv Defeats Sarpsborg 08 FF 2–1 in Europa League
Maccabi Tel Aviv
2–1
FT
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Aug 30, 2018
Maccabi Tel Aviv held off a determined Sarpsborg 08 FF side to secure a 2–1 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. Key goals from Omer Atzili and E. Atar proved decisive, despite Sarpsborg's late penalty. The match featured multiple yellow cards and crucial substitutions that shaped the flow of the game.
Key Facts
- • Omer Atzili scored a penalty for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 52nd minute.
- • E. Atar added to Maccabi Tel Aviv's lead with a goal in the 60th minute.
- • Ole Jørgen Halvorsen scored a penalty for Sarpsborg 08 FF in the 81st minute.
- • Multiple yellow cards were issued to both teams, with Sarpsborg 08 FF receiving three.
Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 95 P. Rajković (G)
- 21 S. Yeini (M)
- 18 E. Tibi (D)
- 4 Saborit (D)
- 2 E. Dasa (D)
- 15 D. Micha (M)
- 77 R. Barsky (M)
- 6 D. Glazer (M)
- 9 V. Kjartansson (F)
- 16 E. Atar (F)
- 7 O. Atzili (M)
Substitutes
- 11 I. Shechter
- 24 Y. Cohen
- 25 A. Schoenfeld
- 10 C. Ofoedu
- 31 S. Piven-Bachtiar
- 42 D. Peretz
- 55 H. Ohayon
Sarpsborg 08 FF
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 78 A. Vasyutin (G)
- 77 A. Askar (D)
- 11 J. Jørgensen (D)
- 16 J. Thomassen (D)
- 22 J. Tveita (D)
- 4 B. Utvik (D)
- 8 M. Lund Nielsen (M)
- 7 O. Halvorsen (M)
- 17 K. Zachariassen (M)
- 69 P. Mortensen (F)
- 27 R. Muhammed (F)
Substitutes
- 10 T. Heintz
- 23 H. Singh
- 3 J. Horn
- 15 G. Vetti
- 19 K. Larsen
- 31 A. Falch
- 45 J. Larsen
Timeline
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30' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardOmer Atzili
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45' Sarpsborg 08 FF Card · Yellow CardR. Muhammed
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46' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Kjartansson · On: I. Shechter
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52' Sarpsborg 08 FF Card · Yellow CardB. Utvik
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52' Maccabi Tel Aviv Goal · PenaltyOmer Atzili
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60' Maccabi Tel Aviv Goal · Normal GoalE. Atar · Assist: Dan Glazer
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64' Sarpsborg 08 FF subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Muhammed · On: T. Heintz
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71' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Atar · On: Y. Cohen
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81' Sarpsborg 08 FF Goal · PenaltyOle Jørgen Halvorsen
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82' Sarpsborg 08 FF Card · Yellow CardOle Jørgen Halvorsen
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84' Sarpsborg 08 FF Card · Yellow CardA. Askar
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86' Sarpsborg 08 FF subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Askar · On: H. Singh
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87' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Barsky · On: A. Schoenfeld
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89' Sarpsborg 08 FF subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Jørgensen · On: J. Horn
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90' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardI. Shechter
Match Stats
| Stat | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Sarpsborg 08 FF |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point in the match came with Omer Atzili's penalty goal in the 52nd minute, which put Maccabi Tel Aviv ahead and boosted their confidence.
- ▸ Sarpsborg 08 FF's penalty goal by Ole Jørgen Halvorsen in the 81st minute briefly narrowed the gap, but Maccabi Tel Aviv's defense held firm to secure the win.