Match report

FC Zurich Stuns Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 in Europa League

FC Zurich
FC Zurich
3–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Oct 25, 2018

In a shocking turn of events, FC Zurich emerged victorious against the mighty Bayer Leverkusen with a 3-2 win in their UEFA Europa League match. The Swiss team took an early lead through Marchesano's goal, only to see Leverkusen respond with two quick strikes by Bellarabi. Zurich, however, did not back down and secured two late goals from Domgjoni and Odey to stun Leverkusen.

Key Facts

  • • FC Zurich scored three goals by A. Marchesano (44'), T. Domgjoni (59'), and S. Odey (78')
  • • Bayer Leverkusen responded with two goals by Karim Bellarabi (49', 53')
  • • Pa Modou Jagne and Roberto Rodriguez received yellow cards for FC Zurich
  • • Lars Bender and L. Bailey were substituted for Bayer Leverkusen

Lineups

FC Zurich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 Y. Brecher (G)
  • 17 U. Bangura (D)
  • 18 P. Jagne (D)
  • 3 A. Maxsø (D)
  • 7 A. Winter (M)
  • 10 A. Marchesano (M)
  • 71 H. Kryeziu (M)
  • 70 B. Kololli (M)
  • 22 K. Rüegg (M)
  • 14 T. Domgjoni
  • 15 S. Odey (F)

Substitutes

  • 94 S. Khelifi
  • 68 R. Rodriguez
  • 13 A. Nef
  • 1 A. Vaņins
  • 27 M. Schönbächler
  • 31 M. Kryeziu
  • 99 A. Ceesay

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 5 S. Bender (D)
  • 6 A. Dragović (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 16 T. Jedvaj (D)
  • 8 L. Bender (M)
  • 38 K. Bellarabi (M)
  • 21 D. Kohr (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 11 I. Thelin (F)
  • 9 L. Bailey (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Weiser
  • 31 K. Volland
  • 10 J. Brandt
  • 3 P. Retsos
  • 7 Paulinho
  • 13 L. Alario
  • 28 R. Özcan

Timeline

  1. FC Zurich
    20' FC Zurich Card · Yellow Card
    Pa Modou Jagne
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    42' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bailey
  3. FC Zurich
    44' FC Zurich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Marchesano · Assist: K. Ruegg
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aleksandar Dragović · On: Mitchell Weiser
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Kiese · On: K. Volland
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    49' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Karim Bellarabi · Assist: K. Havertz
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    53' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Karim Bellarabi · Assist: K. Havertz
  8. FC Zurich
    58' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Winter · On: S. Khelifi
  9. FC Zurich
    59' FC Zurich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Domgjoni
  10. FC Zurich
    78' FC Zurich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Odey · Assist: Pa Modou Jagne
  11. FC Zurich
    79' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Kololli · On: Roberto Rodriguez
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    79' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bailey · On: J. Brandt
  13. FC Zurich
    87' FC Zurich Card · Yellow Card
    Roberto Rodriguez
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    90' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Lars Bender
  15. FC Zurich
    90' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Marchesano · On: A. Nef

Match Stats

Stat FC Zurich Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 70% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 352 511
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 246 403
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marchesano's early goal gave FC Zurich a surprising lead
  • ▸ Leverkusen's quickfire response by Bellarabi shifted momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Domgjoni's and Odey's late goals sealed the comeback for FC Zurich, securing a memorable victory in the UEFA Europa League