Match report

Krasnodar 1-1 Valencia: Europa League Match Ends in Stalemate

Krasnodar
Krasnodar
1–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
Mar 14, 2019

Krasnodar held off Valencia to secure a 1-1 draw in their Europa League clash, showcasing resilience and strong defense. The match was evenly contested with both teams creating scoring opportunities, but it was Krasnodar's M. Suleymanov who opened the scoring at the 85th minute following an assist from V. Claesson. Valencia, however, managed to equalize in the 93rd minute through G. Guedes, ensuring a share of the points in a tightly contested game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Krasnodar 1-1 Valencia
  • • M. Suleymanov (85') scored for Krasnodar
  • • G. Guedes (93') equalized for Valencia
  • • G. Kondogbia, M. Pereyra, C. Soler, Y. Gazinskiy, and G. Guedes each received a yellow card
  • • Substitutions: Ari for D. Stotskiy (30'), R. Sobrino for Rodrigo (58'), Santi Mina for G. Guedes (70'), S. Petrov for M. Suleymanov (75'), and K. Gameiro for C. Soler (88')

Lineups

Krasnodar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Safonov (G)
  • 3 J. Fjóluson (D)
  • 98 S. Petrov (D)
  • 5 U. Spajić (D)
  • 6 C. Ramírez (D)
  • 33 M. Pereyra (M)
  • 8 Y. Gazinskiy (M)
  • 16 V. Claesson (M)
  • 14 K. Olsson (M)
  • 7 Wamberto (F)
  • 9 Ari (F)

Substitutes

  • 89 D. Stotskiy
  • 93 M. Suleymanov
  • 22 I. Taranov
  • 50 A. Golubev
  • 88 A. Sinitsyn
  • 47 D. Utkin
  • 63 N. Sergeev

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Neto (G)
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
  • 14 José Gayá (D)
  • 12 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 17 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 11 D. Cheryshev (M)
  • 6 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 8 Carlos Soler (M)
  • 23 Rubén Sobrino (F)
  • 22 Santi Mina (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Rodrigo
  • 7 Gonçalo Guedes
  • 9 K. Gameiro
  • 15 Toni Lato
  • 21 C. Piccini
  • 1 Jaume Doménech
  • 20 Ferrán Torres

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    15' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondogbia
  2. Krasnodar
    29' Krasnodar Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pereyra
  3. Krasnodar
    30' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ari · On: D. Stotskiy
  4. Valencia
    58' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sobrino · On: Rodrigo
  5. Valencia
    70' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Santi Mina · On: G. Guedes
  6. Valencia
    75' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    C. Soler
  7. Krasnodar
    75' Krasnodar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Petrov · On: M. Suleymanov
  8. Krasnodar
    78' Krasnodar Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Gazinskiy
  9. Krasnodar
    85' Krasnodar Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Suleymanov · Assist: V. Claesson
  10. Valencia
    88' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Soler · On: K. Gameiro
  11. Krasnodar
    90'+1 Krasnodar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pereyra · On: I. Taranov
  12. Valencia
    90'+3 Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Guedes · Assist: K. Gameiro
  13. Valencia
    90' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Guedes

Match Stats

Stat Krasnodar Valencia
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 74%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 532 377
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 426 278
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in Krasnodar's favor when M. Suleymanov scored in the 85th minute, giving them a crucial lead going into the final stages of the game
  • ▸ Valencia's late equalizer by G. Guedes in the 93rd minute ensured they did not leave empty-handed, maintaining the tension until the very end