Match report

Qarabag and Apoel Nicosia Battle to 2–2 Draw in Europa League

Qarabag
Qarabag
2–2
FT
Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
Oct 24, 2019

Qarabag secured a 2–2 draw against Apoel Nicosia in a highly competitive Europa League match. Dani Quintana and Ailton found the back of the net for Qarabag, while Apoel managed to tie the game through an own goal and a normal goal from L. Hallenius. Despite numerous substitutions and a tense atmosphere, the match ended in a deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Dani Quintana scored the first goal for Qarabag in the 13th minute, assisted by Míchel.
  • • M. Medvedev scored an own goal for Apoel in the 29th minute.
  • • L. Hallenius equalized for Apoel in the 45th minute.
  • • Ailton secured the second goal for Qarabag in the 58th minute, assisted by Dani Quintana.

Lineups

Qarabag

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Begović (G)
  • 14 R. Sadıqov (D)
  • 5 M. Medvedev (D)
  • 2 Q. Qarayev (M)
  • 55 B. Hüseynov (D)
  • 3 Ailton
  • 8 Míchel (M)
  • 10 Dani Quintana (F)
  • 20 R. Almeyda (M)
  • 17 A. Zoubir (F)
  • 99 M. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Emreli
  • 7 A. Abdullayev
  • 4 R. Məmmədov
  • 6 S. Slavchev
  • 21 H. Hacılı
  • 18 İ. İbrahimli
  • 13 Vagner

Apoel Nicosia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 27 V. Belec (G)
  • 90 V. Savić (D)
  • 30 G. Merkis (D)
  • 29 P. Vouros (D)
  • 44 N. Ioannou (D)
  • 91 D. Mihajlovic (D)
  • 6 S. Gentsoglou (M)
  • 14 U. Matić (M)
  • 8 Lucas Souza (M)
  • 9 L. Hallenius (F)
  • 20 A. Pavlović (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Jakoliš
  • 89 R. Bezjak
  • 95 Alef
  • 7 G. Efrem
  • 23 Joãozinho
  • 46 E. Aloneftis
  • 99 B. Waterman

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    13' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    Dani Quintana · Assist: Míchel
  2. Apoel Nicosia
    29' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Own Goal
    M. Medvedev
  3. Apoel Nicosia
    45' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Hallenius
  4. Qarabag
    46' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gueye · On: M. Emreli
  5. Apoel Nicosia
    51' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Souza
  6. Qarabag
    58' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    Ailton · Assist: Dani Quintana
  7. Apoel Nicosia
    67' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ioannou · On: A. Jakoliš
  8. Apoel Nicosia
    76' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Hallenius · On: R. Bezjak
  9. Apoel Nicosia
    85' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrija Pavlović · On: Alef
  10. Apoel Nicosia
    90' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    Praxitelis Vouros

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag Apoel Nicosia
Fouls 14 29
Pass Accuracy 88% 73%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 4
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 596 249
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 522 182
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 15 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Qarabag took an early lead through Dani Quintana's goal, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ The own goal by M. Medvedev put Apoel under pressure, but they managed to equalize through L. Hallenius just before halftime.