Match report
HNK Rijeka Defeats Aberdeen 2-0 in UEFA Europa League
HNK Rijeka
2–0
FT
Aberdeen
Aug 8, 2019
HNK Rijeka triumphed over Aberdeen in the UEFA Europa League, securing a 2-0 victory in a tightly contested match. The Croatian side capitalized on a penalty conversion by A. Ćolak and a late goal from R. Murić, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline against the Scottish champions.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: HNK Rijeka 2, Aberdeen 0
- • Key Goals: A. Ćolak (62' Pen.), R. Murić (87')
- • Yellow Cards: Z. Kvržić (54'), Dario Duparić (64'), Luka Capan (79') (HNK Rijeka); F. Ojo (61'), Sam Cosgrove (90') (Aberdeen)
Lineups
HNK Rijeka
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 32 Andrej Prskalo (G)
- 7 Zoran Kvržić (M)
- 13 Dario Župarić (D)
- 4 Roberto Punčec (D)
- 27 Ivan Tomečak (D)
- 8 Tibor Halilović (M)
- 6 Ivan Lepinjica (M)
- 31 Luka Capan (D)
- 14 Boadu Maxwell Acosty (M)
- 17 Antonio Čolak (F)
- 44 Stjepan Lončar (M)
Substitutes
- 25 Ivor Pandur
- 29 Momčilo Raspopović
- 5 Darko Velkovski
- 22 Denis Bušnja
- 10 Domagoj Pavičić
- 30 Daniel Iglesias
- 18 Robert Murić
Aberdeen
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Joe Lewis (G)
- 2 Shaleum Logan (D)
- 4 Andy Considine (D)
- 5 Scott Mckenna (D)
- 3 Greg Leigh (D)
- 19 Lewis Ferguson (M)
- 22 Funso Ojo (M)
- 21 Jon Gallagher (F)
- 11 Ryan Hedges (M)
- 16 Sam Cosgrove (F)
- 10 Niall McGinn (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Tomas Cerny
- 6 Michael Devlin
- 33 Zak Vyner
- 24 Dean Campbell
- 9 Curtis Main
- 15 Scott Wright
- 8 James Wilson
Timeline
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54' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardZ. Kvržić
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61' Aberdeen Card · Yellow CardF. Ojo
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62' HNK Rijeka Goal · PenaltyA. Čolak
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64' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardDario Župarić
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64' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Acosty · On: R. Murić
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75' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Tomečak · On: Momčilo Raspopović
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76' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 1Off: N. McGinn · On: D. Campbell
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76' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gallagher · On: S. Wright
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79' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardLuka Capan
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85' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3Off: Luka Capan · On: Dani Iglesias
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86' Aberdeen subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hedges · On: Curtis Main
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87' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal GoalR. Murić
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90' Aberdeen Card · Yellow CardSam Cosgrove
Match Stats
| Stat | HNK Rijeka | Aberdeen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 6 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 1 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's momentum shifted in favor of HNK Rijeka when A. Ćolak converted a penalty in the 62nd minute, giving the Croatian side a crucial lead against Aberdeen.
- ▸ R. Murić's goal in the 87th minute sealed HNK Rijeka's victory and eliminated any hope for Aberdeen to stage a comeback in the UEFA Europa League match.