Match report

Qarabag Defeats Linfield 2–1 in UEFA Europa League

Qarabag
Qarabag
2–1
FT
Linfield
Linfield
Aug 29, 2019

In a thrilling UEFA Europa League encounter, Qarabag emerged victorious against Linfield with a 2–1 scoreline. Jaime Romero put Qarabag ahead early in the game, followed by A. Zoubir's second goal to secure a two-goal lead. Linfield managed to pull one back through S. Lavery, but Qarabag held on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Jaime Romero scored the opening goal for Qarabag in the 6th minute, assisted by M. Gueye.
  • • A. Zoubir doubled Qarabag's lead with a goal in the 88th minute, assisted by Q. Qarayev.
  • • S. Lavery scored for Linfield in the 93rd minute of extra time.
  • • Linfield's M. Stafford and Qarabag's Ailton, Richard Almeida, and Míchel each received a yellow card.

Lineups

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Vagner (G)
  • 5 Maksim Medvedev (D)
  • 4 Rahil Mammadov (D)
  • 14 Rashad Sadygov (D)
  • 3 Ailton (D)
  • 8 Michel (M)
  • 20 Richard Almeida (M)
  • 11 Mahir Emreli (F)
  • 9 Jaime Romero (M)
  • 17 Abdellah Zoubir (M)
  • 99 Magaye Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Shakhrudin Mahammadaliyev
  • 30 Abbas Huseynov
  • 23 Faycal Rherras
  • 7 Araz Abdullayev
  • 2 Gara Garayev
  • 10 Dani Quintana
  • 6 Simeon Slavchev

Linfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rohan Ferguson (G)
  • 47 Chris Casement (D)
  • 2 Mark Stafford (D)
  • 6 Jimmy Callacher (M)
  • 16 Matthew Clarke (D)
  • 22 Jamie Mulgrew (M)
  • 20 Stephen Fallon (M)
  • 9 Joel Cooper (M)
  • 8 Bastien Hery (M)
  • 31 Niall Quinn (D)
  • 14 Shayne Lavery (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Alex Moore
  • 23 Ryan McGivern
  • 17 Danny Kearns
  • 27 Andrew Mitchell
  • 12 Kirk Millar
  • 10 Jordan Stewart
  • 7 Andrew Waterworth

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    6' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    Jaime Romero · Assist: M. Gueye
  2. Linfield
    61' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Stafford
  3. Qarabag
    63' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Ailton
  4. Linfield
    78' Linfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Quinn · On: K. Millar
  5. Linfield
    78' Linfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Fallon · On: A. Waterworth
  6. Linfield
    81' Linfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joel Cooper · On: J. Stewart
  7. Qarabag
    82' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Richard Almeida
  8. Qarabag
    85' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gueye · On: Q. Qarayev
  9. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Míchel
  10. Qarabag
    88' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Zoubir · Assist: Q. Qarayev
  11. Qarabag
    90'+1 Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Míchel · On: Dani Quintana
  12. Qarabag
    90'+1 Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Zoubir · On: A. Abdullayev
  13. Linfield
    90'+3 Linfield Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Lavery
  14. Qarabag
    90' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Q. Qarayev

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag Linfield
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 9 1
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Qarabag's early goal by Jaime Romero set the tone for the match, giving them a strong start.
  • ▸ A. Zoubir's second goal in the 88th minute effectively sealed Qarabag's victory, despite Linfield's late attempt to equalize.