Match report

Apoel Nicosia Defeats Qarabag 2-1 in Europa League

Apoel Nicosia
Apoel Nicosia
2–1
FT
Qarabag
Qarabag
Nov 7, 2019

Apoel Nicosia stunned Qarabag with a 2-1 comeback victory in their Europa League clash, turning the game around after conceding early to M. Medvedev. The Cypriot side, led by goals from Lucas Souza and N. Ioannou, secured a critical win that could be pivotal in their group standings.

Key Facts

  • • Qarabag took the lead through M. Medvedev in the 10th minute
  • • Lucas Souza equalized for Apoel Nicosia in the 59th minute
  • • N. Ioannou scored the winning goal for Apoel Nicosia in the 88th minute
  • • Qarabag had three yellow cards, including one for M. Gueye
  • • Apoel Nicosia had two yellow cards, one for Lucas Souza

Lineups

Apoel Nicosia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 27 V. Belec (G)
  • 90 V. Savić (D)
  • 23 Joãozinho (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

  • 11 Moussa Al Tamari
  • 89 R. Bezjak
  • 7 G. Efrem
  • 95 Alef
  • 30 G. Merkis
  • 99 B. Waterman
  • 46 E. Aloneftis

Qarabag

Formation: 4-1-4-1

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 (M)
  • 7 A. Abdullayev (F)
  • 20 R. Almeyda (M)
  • 17 A. Zoubir (M)

Substitutes

  • 99 M. Gueye
  • 9 Jaime Romero
  • 30 A. Hüseynov
  • 4 R. Məmmədov
  • 13 Vagner
  • 21 H. Hacılı
  • 23 F. Rherras

Timeline

  1. Qarabag
    10' Qarabag Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Medvedev · Assist: Dani Quintana
  2. Qarabag
    16' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dani Quintana · On: M. Gueye
  3. Qarabag
    34' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Richard Almeida
  4. Apoel Nicosia
    46' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joãozinho · On: Mousa Tamari
  5. Apoel Nicosia
    59' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Savvas Gentsoglou · On: R. Bezjak
  6. Apoel Nicosia
    59' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Souza · Assist: U. Matić
  7. Apoel Nicosia
    61' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Souza
  8. Qarabag
    71' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Míchel
  9. Apoel Nicosia
    75' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Hallenius · On: G. Efrem
  10. Qarabag
    76' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gueye · On: Jaime Romero
  11. Qarabag
    83' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Míchel · On: A. Huseynov
  12. Qarabag
    84' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    A. Begovic
  13. Apoel Nicosia
    88' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ioannou · Assist: G. Efrem
  14. Qarabag
    90' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Q. Qarayev

Match Stats

Stat Apoel Nicosia Qarabag
Fouls 21 16
Pass Accuracy 75% 74%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 397 377
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 297 279
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 59th-minute equalizer by Lucas Souza shifted the momentum in favor of Apoel Nicosia, providing the team with a much-needed boost
  • ▸ N. Ioannou's goal in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Apoel Nicosia, securing a hard-fought win in the Europa League group stage