Match report
FC Copenhagen Defeats Riga 3-1 in UEFA Europa League
FC Copenhagen
3–1
FT
Riga
Aug 22, 2019
In a competitive match of the UEFA Europa League, FC Copenhagen held their ground to defeat Riga 3-1. The match was marred by early goals and a late penalty that sealed the win for Copenhagen. Key contributors like V. Fischer, P. Sotiriou, and M. Daramy played pivotal roles in securing the victory for their team.
Key Facts
- • V. Fischer scored the first goal for FC Copenhagen at 18 minutes, assisted by P. Bengtsson.
- • Riga equalized through V. Kameš at 41 minutes, assisted by Felipe Brisola.
- • P. Sotiriou put Copenhagen ahead with a penalty at 62 minutes.
- • M. Daramy sealed the victory for FC Copenhagen with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Santos.
Lineups
FC Copenhagen
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Sten Grytebust (G)
- 17 Karlo Bartolec (D)
- 4 Sotirios Papagiannopoulos (D)
- 25 Victor Nelsson (D)
- 3 Pierre Bengtsson (D)
- 26 Carlo Holse (F)
- 10 Zeca (M)
- 6 Jens Stage (M)
- 33 Rasmus Falk (M)
- 9 Pieros Sotiriou (F)
- 7 Viktor Fischer (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Karl Johan Johnsson
- 19 Bryan Oviedo
- 2 Guillermo Varela
- 8 Nicolaj Thomsen
- 18 Michael Santos
- 11 Mohammed Daramy
- 37 Ahmed Daghim
Riga
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 Roberts Ozols (G)
- 8 Ritvars Rugins (M)
- 26 Stefan Panic (M)
- 34 Antonijs Černomordijs (D)
- 9 Armands Petersons (F)
- 11 Vyacheslav Sharpar (M)
- 20 Roger Junio Rodrigues Figueira (M)
- 7 Felipe Brisola (M)
- 17 Vladislavs Fyodorovs (M)
- 6 Vladimirs Kamess (F)
- 31 Elvis Stuglis (D)
Substitutes
- 1 Maxim Uvarenko
- 39 Herdi Prenga
- 5 Olegs Laizans
- 10 Aleksejs Visnakovs
- 25 Tomislav Saric
- 92 Deniss Rakels
- 99 Myroslav Slavov
Timeline
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18' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal GoalV. Fischer · Assist: P. Bengtsson
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41' Riga Goal · Normal GoalV. Kamešs · Assist: Felipe Brisola
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46' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Holse · On: M. Santos
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62' FC Copenhagen Goal · PenaltyP. Sotiriou
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68' Riga subst · Substitution 1Off: Felipe Brisola · On: O. Laizāns
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68' Riga subst · Substitution 2Off: Roger Junio · On: D. Rakels
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79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Falk · On: M. Daramy
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84' Riga subst · Substitution 3Off: Vladislavs Fjodorovs · On: A. Višņakovs
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90'+3 FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal GoalM. Daramy · Assist: M. Santos
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Copenhagen | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ V. Fischer's early goal at 18 minutes set the tone for FC Copenhagen's dominance in the match.
- ▸ P. Sotiriou's penalty at 62 minutes was a critical moment that broke Riga's morale and turned the momentum decisively in Copenhagen's favor.