Match report
Hoffenheim Defeats Slovan Liberec 2-0 in Europa League
Slovan Liberec
0–2
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
Nov 26, 2020
1899 Hoffenheim held off a resilient Slovan Liberec to secure a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. The German side capitalized on two key moments to claim the win, with Christopher Baumgartner breaking the deadlock and Andrej Kramaric sealing the deal from the penalty spot. Slovan Liberec, despite showing grit and determination, could not find a way past Hoffenheim's solid defense and disciplined midfield.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Slovan Liberec 0-2 1899 Hoffenheim
- • Christopher Baumgartner scored the first goal for Hoffenheim at 77'
- • Andrej Kramaric converted the penalty at 89'
- • Jan Mikula and Karel Mara received yellow cards for Slovan Liberec
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match
Lineups
Slovan Liberec
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Nguyen (G)
- 2 J. Jugas (D)
- 30 T. Kacharaba (D)
- 3 J. Mikula (D)
- 18 M. Koscelník (D)
- 37 M. Chaluš (D)
- 8 J. Mosquera (M)
- 10 J. Pešek (M)
- 6 M. Sadílek (M)
- 23 K. Mara (M)
- 21 Abdulla Yusuf Helal (F)
Substitutes
- 7 M. Rabušic
- 19 I. Rondić
- 11 J. Matoušek
- 22 M. Beran
- 25 J. Hromada
- 34 M. Knobloch
- 24 M. Fukala
- 9 A. Nešický
- 31 L. Hasalík
1899 Hoffenheim
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 O. Baumann (G)
- 6 H. Nordtveit (D)
- 15 K. Nuhu (D)
- 32 M. Bogarde (D)
- 16 S. Rudy (M)
- 11 F. Grillitsch (M)
- 20 M. Gaćinović (M)
- 14 C. Baumgartner (M)
- 17 R. Sessegnon (D)
- 33 Klauss (F)
- 35 M. Beier (F)
Substitutes
- 29 R. Skov
- 27 A. Kramarić
- 9 I. Bebou
- 18 D. Samassekou
- 8 D. Geiger
- 12 P. Pentke
- 38 S. Posch
- 30 M. John
Timeline
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13' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardJan Mikula
Foul
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16' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardMelayro Bogarde
Foul
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46' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Sessegnon · On: R. Skov
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60' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Beier · On: A. Kramaric
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61' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Rudy · On: I. Bebou
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65' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardM. Gaćinović
Foul
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69' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardH. Nordtveit
Foul
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70' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 1Off: Abdulla Yusuf Helal · On: M. Rabušic
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77' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalC. Baumgartner · Assist: Melayro Bogarde
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78' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Grillitsch · On: Diadie Samassekou
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78' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Baumgartner · On: Dennis Geiger
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81' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardR. Skov
Foul
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83' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 2Off: Matěj Chaluš · On: I. Rondic
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83' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Pešek · On: J. Matoušek
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88' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardK. Mara
Handball
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89' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Mara · On: Michal Beran
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89' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · PenaltyA. Kramaric
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90' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow CardM. Koscelník
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Slovan Liberec | 1899 Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 56% | 82% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 219 | 571 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 28% | 72% |
| Accurate Passes | 123 | 467 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Baumgartner's goal at 77' gave Hoffenheim the lead and shifted momentum in their favor
- ▸ Kramaric's penalty at 89' sealed Hoffenheim's victory and put the game beyond Slovan Liberec's reach