Match report

Sevilla Defeats Apoel Nicosia 1-0 in Europa League

Sevilla
Sevilla
1–0
FT
Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
Oct 3, 2019

Sevilla clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Apoel Nicosia in their UEFA Europa League clash. The match was sealed by J. Hernández's early goal in the 17th minute, assisted by Munir. Despite Apoel Nicosia’s efforts, including a yellow card for Andrija Pavlović, Sevilla maintained their lead to secure three valuable points.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Sevilla 1–0 Apoel Nicosia
  • Goal: J. Hernández (17' - Assist: Munir)
  • Yellow Cards: F. Vazquez (Sevilla), A. Jakoliš (Apoel Nicosia)
  • Substitutions: Sevilla (Munir to B. Gil, Rony Lopes to É. Banega, J. Hernández to M. Dabbur), Apoel Nicosia (Andrija Pavlović to L. Hallenius, Savvas Gentsoglou to G. Efrem, Mousa Tamari to E. Aloneftis)

Lineups

Sevilla

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Bounou (G)
  • 18 Escudero (D)
  • 3 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 12 J. Koundé (D)
  • 22 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 17 N. Gudelj (M)
  • 24 Joan Jordán (M)
  • 15 Alejandro Pozo (D)
  • 14 J. Hernández (F)
  • 7 Rony Lopes (F)
  • 11 Munir (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Bryan Gil
  • 10 É. Banega
  • 9 M. Dabour
  • 20 Diego Carlos
  • 23 Reguilón
  • 1 T. Vaclík
  • 8 Nolito

Apoel Nicosia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 27 V. Belec (G)
  • 90 V. Savić (D)
  • 30 G. Merkis (D)
  • 44 N. Ioannou (D)
  • 91 D. Mihajlovic (D)
  • 6 S. Gentsoglou (M)
  • 17 A. Jakoliš (D)
  • 14 U. Matić (M)
  • 8 Lucas Souza (M)
  • 11 Moussa Al Tamari (M)
  • 20 A. Pavlović (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Hallenius
  • 7 G. Efrem
  • 46 E. Aloneftis
  • 29 P. Vouros
  • 95 Alef
  • 99 B. Waterman
  • 23 Joãozinho

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    17' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hern�ndez · Assist: Munir
  2. Sevilla
    61' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Munir · On: B. Gil
  3. Apoel Nicosia
    65' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Jakoliš
  4. Apoel Nicosia
    66' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrija Pavlović · On: L. Hallenius
  5. Sevilla
    72' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rony Lopes · On: É. Banega
  6. Sevilla
    77' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    F. Vazquez
  7. Sevilla
    79' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hern�ndez · On: M. Dabbur
  8. Apoel Nicosia
    80' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Savvas Gentsoglou · On: G. Efrem
  9. Apoel Nicosia
    83' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: E. Aloneftis

Match Stats

Stat Sevilla Apoel Nicosia
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 72%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 15 3
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 835 233
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 8 0
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 78% 22%
Accurate Passes 757 168
Shots Inside Box 6 1
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • J. Hernández's early goal in the 17th minute gave Sevilla a crucial lead that they defended throughout the match.
  • Apoel Nicosia received a yellow card in the 65th minute, which slowed their momentum and allowed Sevilla to maintain control of the game.