Match report

Wolfsberger AC 1–1 CSKA Moscow: Europa League Draw

Wolfsberger AC
Wolfsberger AC
1–1
FT
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow
Oct 22, 2020

Wolfsberger AC held off a strong CSKA Moscow attack, securing a crucial 1-1 draw in their Europa League clash. CSKA's early lead through A. Gaich was matched by a penalty from M. Liendl, ensuring a shared point in a tightly contested match.

Key Facts

  • • CSKA Moscow took the lead through A. Gaich (5')
  • • Wolfsberger AC equalized through a penalty by M. Liendl (42')
  • • CSKA Moscow had multiple yellow cards, including N. Vlasic (18') and V. Vasin (41')
  • • Wolfsberger AC had a yellow card for Christopher Wernitznig (10')

Lineups

Wolfsberger AC

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Kofler (G)
  • 27 M. Novak (D)
  • 4 J. Scherzer (D)
  • 22 D. Baumgartner (D)
  • 44 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 10 M. Liendl (M)
  • 16 M. Leitgeb (M)
  • 24 C. Wernitznig (M)
  • 30 M. Taferner (M)
  • 8 C. Dieng (F)
  • 9 D. Joveljić (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Peretz
  • 34 M. Schmerböck
  • 6 M. Pavelić
  • 17 K. Stratznig
  • 5 S. Perić
  • 21 D. Skubl
  • 25 F. Tauchhammer
  • 15 N. Rnić
  • 39 A. Hodzic
  • 32 M. Soldo
  • 12 L. Vielgut

CSKA Moscow

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 I. Akinfeev (G)
  • 5 V. Vasin (D)
  • 23 H. Magnússon (D)
  • 78 I. Diveev (D)
  • 8 N. Vlašić (M)
  • 19 B. Zainutdinov (D)
  • 20 K. Kuchaev (M)
  • 98 I. Oblyakov (M)
  • 71 N. Tiknizyan (M)
  • 22 K. Maradishvili (M)
  • 21 A. Gaich (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 C. Ejuke
  • 10 A. Dzagoev
  • 9 F. Chalov
  • 7 I. Akhmetov
  • 25 K. Bistrović
  • 99 I. Shkurin
  • 49 V. Torop

Timeline

  1. CSKA Moscow
    5' CSKA Moscow Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gaich · Assist: N. Vlasic
  2. Wolfsberger AC
    10' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Christopher Wernitznig

    Foul

  3. CSKA Moscow
    18' CSKA Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    N. Vlasic

    Foul

  4. CSKA Moscow
    28' CSKA Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Nair Tiknizyan

    Foul

  5. CSKA Moscow
    41' CSKA Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    V. Vasin

    Foul

  6. Wolfsberger AC
    42' Wolfsberger AC Goal · Penalty
    M. Liendl
  7. CSKA Moscow
    46' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nair Tiknizyan · On: C. Ejuke
  8. CSKA Moscow
    46' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Vasin · On: A. Dzagoev
  9. CSKA Moscow
    50' CSKA Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    B. Zaynutdinov

    Foul

  10. CSKA Moscow
    53' CSKA Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ejuke

    Argument

  11. CSKA Moscow
    61' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gaich · On: F. Chalov
  12. Wolfsberger AC
    73' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christopher Wernitznig · On: Eliel Peretz
  13. CSKA Moscow
    77' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Kuchaev · On: I. Akhmetov
  14. Wolfsberger AC
    78' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cheikhou Dieng · On: M. Schmerböck
  15. Wolfsberger AC
    84' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Scherzer · On: M. Pavelić
  16. CSKA Moscow
    87' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Vlasic · On: K. Bistrović

Match Stats

Stat Wolfsberger AC CSKA Moscow
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 74% 72%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 455 464
Yellow Cards 1 6
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 338 336
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from A. Gaich (5') seemed to put CSKA Moscow in control, but Wolfsberger AC responded strongly, earning a penalty (42') which M. Liendl converted to level the score.
  • ▸ CSKA Moscow struggled with discipline, receiving multiple yellow cards in the first half, which impacted their control and momentum in the match.