Match report
Standard Liege Defeats Lech Poznan 2–1 in Europa League Clash
Standard Liege
2–1
FT
Lech Poznan
Nov 26, 2020
Standard Liege secured a vital 2–1 victory over Lech Poznan in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, thanks to goals from A. Tapsoba and Konstantinos Laifis. Despite being reduced to ten men early in the second half after O. Oularé was sent off, Standard Liege demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline to hold onto their lead. Lech Poznan's M. Ishak had given them the lead, but Standard Liege's counter-attacking game plan proved decisive in securing the win.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Standard Liege 2–1 Lech Poznan
- • O. Oularé was sent off in the 45th minute for Standard Liege
- • A. Tapsoba equalized for Standard Liege in the 63rd minute
- • Konstantinos Laifis scored the winning goal in the 90th minute +3
- • M. Ishak gave Lech Poznan the lead in the 60th minute
- • Đorđe Crnomarković received a red card for Lech Poznan in the 74th minute
Lineups
Standard Liege
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 A. Bodart (G)
- 6 N. Dussenne (D)
- 34 K. Laifis (D)
- 24 N. Gavory (D)
- 21 C. Fai (D)
- 22 M. Lestienne (F)
- 8 G. Cimirot (M)
- 20 M. Bokadi (M)
- 26 N. Raskin (M)
- 9 O. Oularé (F)
- 32 M. Balikwisha (F)
Substitutes
- 23 A. Tapsoba
- 18 A. Boljević
- 28 S. Bastien
- 25 F. Avenatti
- 27 L. Jans
- 1 J. Gillet
- 5 M. Sissako
- 30 L. Henkinet
- 15 E. Shamir
- 12 E. Sylvestre
- 7 D. Čop
- 33 D. Pavlovic
Lech Poznan
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 35 F. Bednarek (G)
- 4 T. Rogne (D)
- 91 B. Butko (D)
- 5 Đ. Crnomarković (D)
- 27 T. Puchacz (D)
- 8 J. Sýkora (M)
- 25 Pedro Tiba (M)
- 10 Dani Ramírez (F)
- 15 J. Moder (M)
- 21 M. Skóraś (M)
- 9 M. Ishak (F)
Substitutes
- 44 A. Czerwiński
- 3 V. Kravets
- 11 F. Marchwiński
- 37 Ľ. Šatka
- 14 N. Kacharava
- 33 M. Malenica
- 6 K. Muhar
- 34 T. Klupś
Timeline
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20' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow CardĐorđe CrnomarkovićFoul
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26' Standard Liege Card · Yellow CardO. OularéFoul
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37' Standard Liege Card · Yellow CardM. BalikwishaFoul
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43' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow CardB. ButkoFoul
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45' Standard Liege Card · Yellow CardO. OularéFoul
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45' Standard Liege Card · Red CardO. OularéFoul
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46' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Bokadi · On: A. Tapsoba -
46' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Lestienne · On: A. Boljević -
60' Lech Poznan Goal · Normal GoalM. Ishak · Assist: T. Puchacz -
63' Standard Liege Goal · Normal GoalA. Tapsoba -
64' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Skóraś · On: A. Czerwiński -
64' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Sýkora · On: V. Kravets -
72' Standard Liege Card · Yellow CardA. BoljevićHandball
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74' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow CardĐorđe CrnomarkovićFoul
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74' Lech Poznan Card · Red CardĐorđe CrnomarkovićFoul
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76' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 3Off: Nicolas Raskin · On: S. Bastien -
76' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Balikwisha · On: F. Avenatti -
76' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Gavory · On: L. Jans -
78' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 3Off: Pedro Tiba · On: F. Marchwiński -
78' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Moder · On: Ľubomír Šatka -
83' Lech Poznan subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Ishak · On: N. Kacharava -
86' Lech Poznan Card · Yellow CardV. KravetsFoul
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90'+3 Standard Liege Goal · Normal GoalKonstantinos Laifis · Assist: L. Jans
Match Stats
| Stat | Standard Liege | Lech Poznan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 396 | 480 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | 330 | 394 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ O. Oularé's dismissal in the 45th minute changed the momentum, leading to Lech Poznan taking the lead through M. Ishak five minutes later
- ▸ A. Tapsoba's equalizer in the 63rd minute reinvigorated Standard Liege, setting the stage for their comeback
- ▸ Konstantinos Laifis' late goal in the 90th minute +3 sealed Standard Liege's victory, solidifying their position in the Europa League