Match report

Qarabag Defeats Vorskla Poltava 1-0 in Europa League Clash

Vorskla Poltava
Vorskla Poltava
0–1
FT
Qarabag
Qarabag
Nov 8, 2018

In a tightly contested match in the UEFA Europa League, Qarabag emerged victorious, defeating Vorskla Poltava 1-0. The game was decided early on as A. Abdullayev scored from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, a goal that proved decisive despite Vorskla Poltava's numerous attempts to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • A. Abdullayev scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 13th minute for Qarabag
  • • W. Guerrier and M. Medvedev received yellow cards for Qarabag
  • • N. Yakubu and Aleksandr Sklyar were yellow carded for Vorskla Poltava
  • • Nicolas Careca replaced N. Yakubu in the 55th minute for Vorskla Poltava
  • • O. Chizhov and V. Sharpar were also shown yellow cards for Vorskla Poltava late in the game

Lineups

Vorskla Poltava

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Shust (G)
  • 17 V. Chesnakov (M)
  • 33 O. Chizhov (D)
  • 4 I. Perduta (D)
  • 66 Artur (D)
  • 5 N. Yakubu
  • 82 P. Rebenok (M)
  • 6 O. Sklyar (M)
  • 11 V. Sharpar (M)
  • 10 V. Kulach (F)
  • 26 Y. Kolomoets (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Nicolas Careca
  • 3 A. Giorgadze
  • 9 M. Sergiychuk
  • 21 O. Tkachenko
  • 23 V. Sapai
  • 40 T. Sakiv
  • 44 A. Dallku

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Halldórsson (G)
  • 14 R. Sadıqov (D)
  • 52 J. Rzeźniczak (D)
  • 5 M. Medvedev (D)
  • 8 Míchel (M)
  • 9 A. Abdullayev (M)
  • 2 Q. Qarayev (M)
  • 6 S. Slavchev (M)
  • 77 W. Guerrier (M)
  • 17 A. Zoubir (M)
  • 28 D. Delarge (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Mədətov
  • 19 F. Ozobić
  • 4 R. Məmmədov
  • 7 I. Emeghara
  • 12 Ş. Məhəmmədəliyev
  • 55 B. Hüseynov
  • 91 C. Diniyev

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    13' Qarabag Goal · Penalty
    A. Abdullayev
  2. Qarabag
    34' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    W. Guerrier
  3. Vorskla Poltava
    52' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    N. Yakubu
  4. Vorskla Poltava
    55' Vorskla Poltava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Yakubu · On: Nicolas Careca
  5. Qarabag
    56' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    M. Medvedev
  6. Vorskla Poltava
    63' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksandr Sklyar
  7. Vorskla Poltava
    80' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    O. Chizhov
  8. Qarabag
    81' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Zoubir · On: M. Emreli
  9. Qarabag
    88' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Delarge · On: F. Ozobić
  10. Vorskla Poltava
    90' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    V. Sharpar

Match Stats

Stat Vorskla Poltava Qarabag
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 71%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 5
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 539 404
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 417 285
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Abdullayev in the 13th minute from a penalty put Qarabag in control of the game
  • ▸ Qarabag's early lead and subsequent defensive solidity prevented Vorskla Poltava from mounting a comeback despite their late attempts