Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Zorya Luhansk 3-2 in Europa League Opener

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
3–2
FT
Zorya Luhansk
Zorya Luhansk
Aug 30, 2018

RB Leipzig secured a crucial victory over Zorya Luhansk in their UEFA Europa League opener, defeating the Ukrainian side 3-2. Despite a strong comeback from Zorya, RB Leipzig managed to hold on, thanks to goals from M. Cunha, J. Augustin, and a late penalty from E. Forsberg. Zorya briefly took the lead through goals by Rafael Ratão and Artem Gordienko, but RB Leipzig's resilience proved decisive in the end.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig: 3 goals (M. Cunha, J. Augustin, E. Forsberg)
  • • Zorya Luhansk: 2 goals (Rafael Ratão, Artem Gordienko)
  • • Yellow Cards: O. Svatok, I. Kharatin, Luis Felipe (Zorya Luhansk)
  • • Substitutions: RB Leipzig made three subs, Zorya Luhansk made three subs
  • • E. Forsberg scored a penalty in the 90th minute to secure the victory

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 28 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 13 S. Ilsanker (M)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)
  • 20 Matheus Cunha (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 J. Augustin
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 17 Bruma
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 21 M. Müller
  • 5 D. Upamecano
  • 31 D. Demme

Zorya Luhansk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 73 Luiz Felipe (G)
  • 15 V. Vernydub (D)
  • 5 A. Gordienko (M)
  • 3 O. Svatok (D)
  • 18 O. Tymchyk (D)
  • 8 I. Kharatin (M)
  • 20 O. Karavaev (M)
  • 14 B. Mykhaylichenko (D)
  • 96 Silas (M)
  • 21 Rafael Ratão (M)
  • 22 V. Kabaiev (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 V. Kochergin
  • 98 Y. Cheberko
  • 4 V. Pryyma
  • 48 M. Kazakov
  • 9 D. Lytvyn
  • 99 L. Arveladze
  • 23 Z. Makharadze

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    7' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha
  2. Zorya Luhansk
    13' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    O. Svatok
  3. Zorya Luhansk
    35' Zorya Luhansk Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafael Ratão · Assist: O. Karavaev
  4. Zorya Luhansk
    38' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    I. Kharatin
  5. Zorya Luhansk
    48' Zorya Luhansk Goal · Normal Goal
    Artem Gordienko · Assist: O. Karavaev
  6. RB Leipzig
    59' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Poulsen · On: J. Augustin
  7. RB Leipzig
    59' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: E. Forsberg
  8. Zorya Luhansk
    68' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Artem Gordienko · On: V. Kochergin
  9. Zorya Luhansk
    69' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Kabaev · On: Y. Cheberko
  10. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Augustin · Assist: T. Werner
  11. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: Bruma
  12. Zorya Luhansk
    80' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafael Ratão · On: V. Pryyma
  13. Zorya Luhansk
    83' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Felipe
  14. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    E. Forsberg

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Zorya Luhansk
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 7 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 9 0
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig took an early lead with M. Cunha's goal in the 7th minute, giving them an early boost in the match.
  • ▸ Zorya Luhansk stormed back with two quick goals from Rafael Ratão and Artem Gordienko in the 35th and 48th minutes, respectively, to take the lead.
  • ▸ RB Leipzig responded with a goal from J. Augustin in the 69th minute, equalizing the score and reasserting their dominance.
  • ▸ E. Forsberg's penalty in the 90th minute sealed RB Leipzig's victory, ensuring they emerged victorious in their Europa League opener.