Match report

Slovan Bratislava Defeats Dundalk 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
1–0
FT
Dundalk
Dundalk
Aug 7, 2019

Slovan Bratislava stuns Dundalk with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash, thanks to a late goal from D. Holman. The Slovakian team showcased strong defense and capitalized on Dundalk's fatigue late in the match.

Key Facts

  • • Slovan Bratislava: 1 goal, scored by D. Holman in the 86th minute
  • • Dundalk: No goals, Dan Cleary receives a yellow card in the 90th minute
  • • Slovan Bratislava had two yellow cards - V. De Marco (44') and A. Šporar (65')
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams: Slovan Bratislava subbed in Rafael Ratão, Mohammed Rharsalla, and A. Čavrić, while Dundalk brought on Sean Murray, P. Hoban, and M. Duffy

Lineups

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Dominik Greif (G)
  • 17 Jurij Medveděv (D)
  • 14 Myenty Abena (D)
  • 29 Vasil Bozhikov (D)
  • 81 Vernon (D)
  • 8 Marin Ljubicic (M)
  • 27 David Holman (M)
  • 6 Joeri de Kamps (M)
  • 21 Rafael Ratao (M)
  • 9 Andraz Sporar (F)
  • 7 Moha (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Michal Šulla
  • 2 Mitch Apau
  • 10 Ibrahim Rabiu
  • 20 Erik Daniel
  • 24 Nono
  • 77 Aleksandar Čavrić
  • 11 Dejan Drazic

Dundalk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Gary Rogers (G)
  • 2 Sean Gannon (M)
  • 21 Dan Cleary (D)
  • 44 Andy Boyle (D)
  • 14 Dane Massey (D)
  • 8 John Mountney (F)
  • 5 Chris Shields (M)
  • 10 Jamie McGrath (M)
  • 7 Michael Duffy (M)
  • 16 Sean Murray (M)
  • 9 Pat Hoban (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Aaron McCarey
  • 17 Cameron Dummigan
  • 3 Brian Gartland
  • 4 Sean Hoare
  • 11 Patrick McEleney
  • 12 Georgie Kelly
  • 27 Daniel Kelly

Timeline

  1. Slovan Bratislava
    44' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    V. De Marco
  2. Slovan Bratislava
    65' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    A. Šporar
  3. Slovan Bratislava
    67' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rafael Ratão · On: D. Dražić
  4. Dundalk
    70' Dundalk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sean Murray · On: Patrick McEleney
  5. Slovan Bratislava
    77' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mohammed Rharsalla · On: E. Daniel
  6. Slovan Bratislava
    80' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Šporar · On: A. Čavrić
  7. Slovan Bratislava
    86' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Holman
  8. Dundalk
    87' Dundalk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Hoban · On: C. Dummigan
  9. Dundalk
    88' Dundalk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Duffy · On: D. Kelly
  10. Dundalk
    90' Dundalk Card · Yellow Card
    Dan Cleary

Match Stats

Stat Slovan Bratislava Dundalk
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 9 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Slovan Bratislava's early yellow cards to V. De Marco and A. Šporar tested their defensive resilience but did not break their focus.
  • ▸ The late goal by D. Holman in the 86th minute was the decisive moment, securing Slovan Bratislava's lead and final victory.