Match report

Apoel Nicosia 3-4 F91 Dudelange in Europa League Thriller

Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
3–4
FT
F91 Dudelange
F91 Dudelange
Sep 19, 2019

F91 Dudelange overcame a three-goal deficit to triumph 4-3 against Apoel Nicosia in a thrilling Europa League qualifier. The visitors took an early lead through D. Sinani and A. Bernier but Apoel Nicosia rallied with goals from Andrija Pavlović, T. De Vincenti, and another from Pavlović. However, F91 Dudelange showcased remarkable resilience with late goals from D. Stolz and Sinani again, securing a dramatic victory.

Key Facts

  • • D. Sinani scored twice for F91 Dudelange, opening the scoring and then sealing the win in the 82nd minute.
  • • Andrija Pavlović scored twice for Apoel Nicosia, first in the 54th minute and then again in the 58th minute.
  • • T. De Vincenti converted a penalty for Apoel Nicosia in the 56th minute.
  • • F91 Dudelange also saw goals from A. Bernier and D. Stolz.
  • • C. Morren and T. Lesquoy received yellow cards for F91 Dudelange.

Lineups

Apoel Nicosia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 27 V. Belec (G)
  • 30 G. Merkis (D)
  • 44 N. Ioannou (D)
  • 91 D. Mihajlovic (D)
  • 6 S. Gentsoglou (M)
  • 17 A. Jakoliš (D)
  • 14 U. Matić (M)
  • 10 T. De Vincenti (F)
  • 8 Lucas Souza (M)
  • 89 R. Bezjak (D)
  • 20 A. Pavlović (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Moussa Al Tamari
  • 23 Joãozinho
  • 7 G. Efrem
  • 95 Alef
  • 9 L. Hallenius
  • 99 B. Waterman
  • 46 E. Aloneftis

F91 Dudelange

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Joubert (G)
  • 5 T. Schnell (D)
  • 24 M. Kirch (D)
  • 34 M. Bouchouari (D)
  • 8 M. Pokar (M)
  • 10 D. Stolz (M)
  • 20 M. Garos (D)
  • 28 C. Morren (M)
  • 9 D. Sinani (M)
  • 22 A. Bernier (M)
  • 98 L. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Lesquoy
  • 26 C. Lavie
  • 4 K. Cools
  • 27 A. Bettaieb
  • 23 R. Klapp
  • 30 T. Kips
  • 77 S. Bougrine

Timeline

  1. F91 Dudelange
    28' F91 Dudelange Card · Yellow Card
    C. Morren
  2. F91 Dudelange
    36' F91 Dudelange Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sinani · Assist: A. Bernier
  3. Apoel Nicosia
    46' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Jakoliš · On: Mousa Tamari
  4. Apoel Nicosia
    46' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Souza · On: Joãozinho
  5. F91 Dudelange
    51' F91 Dudelange Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bernier · Assist: D. Sinani
  6. Apoel Nicosia
    54' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrija Pavlović · Assist: Joãozinho
  7. Apoel Nicosia
    56' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Penalty
    T. De Vincenti
  8. Apoel Nicosia
    58' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrija Pavlović
  9. F91 Dudelange
    63' F91 Dudelange subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mehdi Kirch · On: T. Lesquoy
  10. F91 Dudelange
    66' F91 Dudelange Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lesquoy
  11. F91 Dudelange
    67' F91 Dudelange subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mendy · On: C. Lavie
  12. F91 Dudelange
    71' F91 Dudelange Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Stolz · Assist: Mohamed Bouchouari
  13. Apoel Nicosia
    76' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. De Vincenti · On: G. Efrem
  14. F91 Dudelange
    82' F91 Dudelange Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sinani · Assist: D. Stolz
  15. Apoel Nicosia
    87' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    Savvas Gentsoglou
  16. F91 Dudelange
    90'+3 F91 Dudelange subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Stolz · On: Kobe Cools

Match Stats

Stat Apoel Nicosia F91 Dudelange
Fouls 10 21
Pass Accuracy 82% 73%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 15
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 487 362
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 11 8
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 397 263
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 4 8
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F91 Dudelange took the lead with early goals from D. Sinani and A. Bernier, setting the stage for a dramatic comeback.
  • ▸ Apoel Nicosia responded with three quick goals from Andrija Pavlović, T. De Vincenti, and Pavlović again, putting them in control at 3-2.
  • ▸ F91 Dudelange displayed incredible determination, scoring two goals in the last 10 minutes through D. Stolz and Sinani to secure a stunning 4-3 victory.