Match report

AEK Athens FC Defeats Zorya Luhansk 4-1 in Europa League

Zorya Luhansk
Zorya Luhansk
1–4
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AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC
Nov 5, 2020

AEK Athens FC secured a crucial victory in the UEFA Europa League, defeating Zorya Luhansk with a convincing 4-1 scoreline. The visitors took an early lead through Muamer Tanković, extending their advantage with goals from P. Mantalos and M. Livaja. Despite Zorya Luhansk's efforts, AEK Athens FC maintained control throughout the game, securing their third win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Zorya Luhansk 1–4 AEK Athens FC
  • • Goals: Muamer Tanković (6'), P. Mantalos (34'), M. Livaja (54', 81')
  • • Yellow Cards: P. Mantalos (AEK Athens FC), Vitali Vernydub (Zorya Luhansk), Karim Ansarifard (AEK Athens FC), Emanuel Insua (AEK Athens FC)

Lineups

Zorya Luhansk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Shevchenko (G)
  • 15 V. Vernydub (D)
  • 21 D. Ivanisenya (M)
  • 20 J. Abu Hanna (D)
  • 28 A. Gromov (F)
  • 10 D. Khomchenovskyi (D)
  • 80 V. Yurchenko (M)
  • 97 A. Cigaņiks (D)
  • 7 V. Kochergin (M)
  • 22 V. Kabaev (F)
  • 8 M. Lunev (F)

Substitutes

  • 90 A. Sayyadmanesh
  • 27 E. Nazaryna
  • 45 D. Favorov
  • 11 O. Gladkyi
  • 23 N. Vasilj
  • 4 L. Cvek
  • 50 S. Gryn
  • 9 M. Perović
  • 5 A. Rufati

AEK Athens FC

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Tsintotas (G)
  • 19 D. Chygrynskiy (D)
  • 22 E. Insúa (M)
  • 88 S. Vasilantonopoulos (M)
  • 5 I. Nedelcearu (D)
  • 24 E. Svarnas (D)
  • 6 N. Krstičić (M)
  • 28 Y. Shakhov (M)
  • 20 P. Mandalos (M)
  • 10 M. Livaja (F)
  • 17 M. Tankovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 A. Šabanadžović
  • 11 K. Ansarifard
  • 70 G. Botos
  • 25 K. Galanopoulos
  • 15 Ž. Laci
  • 3 Hélder Lopes
  • 99 G. Theocharis
  • 30 G. Athanasiadis
  • 53 T. Macheras
  • 26 N. Hnid
  • 52 E. Christopoulos
  • 14 C. Albanis

Timeline

  1. AEK Athens FC
    6' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Muamer Tanković
  2. AEK Athens FC
    30' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mantalos

    Persistent fouling

  3. AEK Athens FC
    34' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mantalos · Assist: Muamer Tanković
  4. Zorya Luhansk
    46' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gromov · On: A. Sayyadmanesh
  5. Zorya Luhansk
    46' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Luniov · On: Y. Nazaryna
  6. AEK Athens FC
    54' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Livaja · Assist: P. Mantalos
  7. Zorya Luhansk
    59' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Khomchenovskyi · On: Denis Favorov
  8. Zorya Luhansk
    59' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Kabaev · On: O. Gladkiy
  9. Zorya Luhansk
    66' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    Vitali Vernydub

    Foul

  10. AEK Athens FC
    70' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Shakhov · On: A. Šabanadžović
  11. AEK Athens FC
    75' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Muamer Tanković · On: Karim Ansarifard
  12. AEK Athens FC
    77' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    Karim Ansarifard

    Foul

  13. AEK Athens FC
    81' AEK Athens FC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Livaja
  14. AEK Athens FC
    85' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mantalos · On: G. Botos
  15. AEK Athens FC
    85' AEK Athens FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Krstičić · On: K. Galanopoulos
  16. AEK Athens FC
    87' AEK Athens FC Card · Yellow Card
    Emanuel Insua

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Zorya Luhansk AEK Athens FC
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 65%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 559 295
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 466 191
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AEK Athens FC's early goal by Muamer Tanković at the 6th minute set the tone for the game, providing a psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The second goal by P. Mantalos at the 34th minute solidified AEK Athens FC's control, making it difficult for Zorya Luhansk to regain momentum.