Match report

Apollon Limassol Stuns Marseille in Europa League Draw 2–2

Apollon Limassol
Apollon Limassol
2–2
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Oct 4, 2018

Apollon Limassol held off a strong Marseille attack to secure a 2–2 draw in their UEFA Europa League match. Despite falling behind early, the home side rallied to snatch an equalizer in the final minutes through E. Zelaya. Notable performances from D. Payet and S. Marković set the tone for an exciting game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Apollon Limassol 2–2 Marseille
  • • Goals: D. Payet (50', 67'), S. Marković (74'), E. Zelaya (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: M. Carayol (45'), F. Papoulis (57'), Boubacar Kamara (62'), D. Payet (79'), Jordan Amavi (88')
  • • Substitutions: H. Yuste (11'), H. Sakai (46'), K. Mitroglou (46'), Adrián Sardinero (54'), Anton Maglica (65'), G. Sertic (75')

Lineups

Apollon Limassol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 83 Bruno Vale (G)
  • 22 V. Roberge (D)
  • 8 K. Bru (M)
  • 20 R. Soumah (M)
  • 14 F. Pereyra (F)
  • 44 Héctor Yuste (D)
  • 19 M. Carayol (M)
  • 5 E. Sachetti (M)
  • 11 E. Zelaya (F)
  • 17 João Pedro (D)
  • 77 Adrián Sardinero (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 S. Marković
  • 26 F. Papoulis
  • 99 A. Maglica
  • 28 M. Stylianou
  • 30 A. Schembri
  • 46 T. Kissas
  • 88 G. Vasiliou

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Y. Pelé (G)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 18 J. Amavi (D)
  • 15 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 4 B. Kamara (D)
  • 10 D. Payet (M)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 12 K. Strootman (M)
  • 27 M. Lopez (M)
  • 11 K. Mitroglou (F)
  • 7 N. Radonjić (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 B. Sarr
  • 28 V. Germain
  • 22 G. Sertic
  • 5 L. Ocampos
  • 20 C. Rocchia
  • 25 T. Hubočan
  • 30 S. Mandanda

Timeline

  1. Apollon Limassol
    11' Apollon Limassol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Héctor Yuste · On: S. Marković
  2. Apollon Limassol
    45' Apollon Limassol Card · Yellow Card
    M. Carayol
  3. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Sakai · On: B. Sarr
  4. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Mitroglou · On: V. Germain
  5. Marseille
    50' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Payet · Assist: N. Radonjic
  6. Apollon Limassol
    54' Apollon Limassol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adrián Sardinero · On: F. Papoulis
  7. Apollon Limassol
    57' Apollon Limassol Card · Yellow Card
    F. Papoulis
  8. Marseille
    62' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Boubacar Kamara
  9. Apollon Limassol
    65' Apollon Limassol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Carayol · On: Anton Maglica
  10. Marseille
    67' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    Luiz Gustavo · Assist: D. Payet
  11. Apollon Limassol
    74' Apollon Limassol Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Marković · Assist: F. Papoulis
  12. Marseille
    75' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luiz Gustavo · On: G. Sertic
  13. Marseille
    79' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    D. Payet
  14. Marseille
    88' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Amavi
  15. Apollon Limassol
    90' Apollon Limassol Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Zelaya · Assist: F. Papoulis

Match Stats

Stat Apollon Limassol Marseille
Fouls 12 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 6
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 454 456
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 379 369
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille took the lead in the 50th minute through D. Payet's goal, assisted by N. Radonjic, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Apollon Limassol's goal by S. Marković in the 74th minute shifted the momentum and ignited the home crowd, leading to their final equalizer in the 90th minute.