Match report

Rennes Defeats FK Jablonec 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

FK Jablonec
FK Jablonec
0–1
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Nov 29, 2018

Rennes held on to secure a vital 1-0 victory against FK Jablonec in the UEFA Europa League. Grenier’s goal in the 55th minute proved decisive as Rennes navigated a challenging match against a resilient FK Jablonec side. The match was marked by several yellow cards, including one for Grenier's assist provider, I. Sarr.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes defeated FK Jablonec 1-0
  • • C. Grenier scored the only goal in the 55th minute, assisted by I. Sarr
  • • B. Andre and M. Niang of Rennes received yellow cards
  • • E. Sobol and J. Povačanec of FK Jablonec were also cautioned
  • • Three substitutions were made by Rennes, with one for FK Jablonec

Lineups

FK Jablonec

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 V. Hruby (G)
  • 21 E. Sobol (D)
  • 26 T. Holeš (D)
  • 27 V. Kubista (M)
  • 5 M. Hanousek (D)
  • 2 D. Hovorka (D)
  • 13 D. Lischka (D)
  • 3 T. Hübschman (M)
  • 7 J. Považanec (M)
  • 10 M. Travnik (M)
  • 15 M. Dolezal (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 M. Kratochvíl
  • 19 J. Chramosta
  • 1 J. Hanuš
  • 22 N. Janković
  • 23 T. Břečka

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Koubek (G)
  • 3 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 4 Mexer (D)
  • 2 M. Zeffane (D)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 6 J. Johansson (M)
  • 8 C. Grenier (M)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 12 J. Lea Siliki (M)
  • 7 I. Sarr (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Niang
  • 18 H. Ben Arfa
  • 23 A. Hunou
  • 9 T. Siebatcheu
  • 15 R. Bensebaini
  • 22 R. Del Castillo
  • 30 E. Gertmonas

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    34' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    B. Andre
  2. FK Jablonec
    52' FK Jablonec Card · Yellow Card
    E. Sobol
  3. Rennes
    55' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Grenier · Assist: I. Sarr
  4. Rennes
    63' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: M. Niang
  5. Rennes
    65' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    M. Niang
  6. Rennes
    77' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Grenier · On: H. Ben Arfa
  7. Rennes
    80' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    J. Johansson
  8. FK Jablonec
    82' FK Jablonec subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Hübschman · On: J. Chramosta
  9. FK Jablonec
    83' FK Jablonec Card · Yellow Card
    J. Považanec
  10. Rennes
    89' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Sarr · On: A. Hunou

Match Stats

Stat FK Jablonec Rennes
Fouls 7 17
Pass Accuracy 76% 69%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 448 318
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 12 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 339 218
Shots Inside Box 17 1
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rennes took the lead in the 55th minute when Grenier netted the only goal of the match, breaking FK Jablonec's resistance and shifting momentum in Rennes' favor.
  • ▸ The sending off of M. Niang with a yellow card in the 65th minute could have affected Rennes' momentum, but they managed to hold onto their lead until the end of the match.