Match report

FC Copenhagen Defeats FC Lugano 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

FC Lugano
FC Lugano
0–1
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Nov 28, 2019

FC Copenhagen demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to secure a 1-0 victory over FC Lugano in a tightly contested UEFA Europa League match. N. Thomsen's goal in the 26th minute proved decisive, as FC Copenhagen's defense held firm despite several yellow cards and substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Lugano 0-1 FC Copenhagen
  • • Goal: N. Thomsen (FC Copenhagen) at 26th minute, assisted by K. Bartolec
  • • Yellow Cards: Z. Rodrigues (FC Copenhagen), Stefano Guidotti (FC Lugano), Carlinhos Junior (FC Lugano), O. Custodio (FC Lugano), Sotirios Papagiannopoulos (FC Copenhagen)
  • • Substitutions: N. Dalmonte replaced Carlinhos Junior, F. Sasere replaced M. Aratore, R. Falk replaced Pep Biel, M. Čovilo replaced Stefano Guidotti, R. Mudražija replaced N. Thomsen, Guillermo Varela replaced M. Santos

Lineups

FC Lugano

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 46 N. Baumann (G)
  • 30 F. Daprelà (D)
  • 16 N. Lavanchy (D)
  • 4 A. Kecskés (D)
  • 21 L. Obexer (D)
  • 70 M. Aratore (M)
  • 20 O. Custodio (M)
  • 24 S. Lovric (M)
  • 22 S. Guidotti (M)
  • 10 M. Bottani (F)
  • 11 Carlinhos (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 N. Dalmonte
  • 27 F. Sasere
  • 6 M. Čovilo
  • 28 F. Sulmoni
  • 18 E. Yao
  • 1 D. da Costa
  • 9 F. Holender

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 K. Johnsson (G)
  • 3 P. Bengtsson (M)
  • 5 A. Bjelland (D)
  • 4 S. Papagiannopoulos (D)
  • 17 K. Bartolec (M)
  • 25 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 10 Zeca (M)
  • 8 N. Thomsen (M)
  • 16 Pep Mas (M)
  • 9 P. Soteriou (F)
  • 18 M. Santos (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 R. Falk
  • 24 R. Mudražija
  • 2 G. Varela
  • 7 V. Fischer
  • 26 C. Holse
  • 13 S. Grytebust
  • 19 B. Oviedo

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    26' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Thomsen · Assist: K. Bartolec
  2. FC Copenhagen
    36' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Rodrigues
  3. FC Lugano
    48' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Guidotti
  4. FC Lugano
    60' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Carlinhos Junior
  5. FC Lugano
    62' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carlinhos Junior · On: N. Dalmonte
  6. FC Lugano
    70' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Aratore · On: F. Sasere
  7. FC Copenhagen
    74' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pep Biel · On: R. Falk
  8. FC Lugano
    76' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Stefano Guidotti · On: M. Čovilo
  9. FC Copenhagen
    79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Thomsen · On: R. Mudražija
  10. FC Lugano
    81' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    O. Custodio
  11. FC Copenhagen
    86' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Santos · On: Guillermo Varela
  12. FC Copenhagen
    89' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Sotirios Papagiannopoulos

Match Stats

Stat FC Lugano FC Copenhagen
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 79%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 522 401
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 423 315
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Thomsen's goal at the 26th minute established FC Copenhagen's lead, providing a crucial momentum shift
  • ▸ FC Lugano's accumulation of yellow cards, including to key players like Carlinhos Junior and Stefano Guidotti, impacted their playing dynamics and defensive stability.