Match report

CSKA Moscow 0-1 Wolfsberger AC: Europa League Shock

CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow
0–1
FT
Wolfsberger AC
Wolfsberger AC
Dec 3, 2020

In an unexpected turn of events, Wolfsberger AC secured a crucial 1-0 victory over CSKA Moscow in their Europa League match. The lone goal came from D. Vizinger in the 22nd minute, which proved decisive despite CSKA's late flurry of substitutions.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: CSKA Moscow 0-1 Wolfsberger AC
  • Goal: D. Vizinger (22') for Wolfsberger AC
  • Substitutions: CSKA Moscow made five subs, Wolfsberger AC made four subs
  • Yellow Cards: Dominik Baumgartner (67'), Eliel Peretz (86'), Alexander Kofler (90')

Lineups

CSKA Moscow

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 I. Akinfeev (G)
  • 42 G. Shchennikov (D)
  • 23 H. Magnússon (D)
  • 78 I. Diveev (D)
  • 8 N. Vlašić (M)
  • 7 I. Akhmetov (M)
  • 19 B. Zainutdinov (M)
  • 20 K. Kuchaev (M)
  • 98 I. Oblyakov (M)
  • 22 K. Maradishvili (D)
  • 9 F. Chalov (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 C. Ejuke
  • 21 A. Gaich
  • 71 N. Tiknizyan
  • 25 K. Bistrović
  • 17 A. Sigurdsson
  • 5 V. Vasin
  • 10 A. Dzagoev
  • 99 I. Shkurin
  • 49 V. Torop

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)
  • 19 S. Sprangler (M)
  • 7 E. Peretz (F)
  • 30 M. Taferner (M)
  • 11 D. Vizinger (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 K. Stratznig
  • 9 D. Joveljić
  • 24 C. Wernitznig
  • 15 N. Rnić
  • 2 G. Giorbelidze
  • 5 S. Perić
  • 23 L. Schöfl
  • 29 M. Kuttin
  • 6 M. Pavelić
  • 34 M. Schmerböck
  • 32 M. Soldo

Timeline

  1. Wolfsberger AC
    22' Wolfsberger AC Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Vizinger
  2. CSKA Moscow
    46' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Kuchaev · On: C. Ejuke
  3. CSKA Moscow
    46' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Chalov · On: A. Gaich
  4. Wolfsberger AC
    61' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matthäus Taferner · On: K. Stratznig
  5. CSKA Moscow
    63' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Georgi Schennikov · On: Nair Tiknizyan
  6. CSKA Moscow
    64' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Akhmetov · On: K. Bistrović
  7. Wolfsberger AC
    67' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Dominik Baumgartner

    Foul

  8. Wolfsberger AC
    70' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Vizinger · On: D. Joveljić
  9. CSKA Moscow
    76' CSKA Moscow subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Oblyakov · On: A. Sigurdsson
  10. Wolfsberger AC
    81' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Liendl · On: Christopher Wernitznig
  11. Wolfsberger AC
    82' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Sprangler · On: N. Rnić
  12. Wolfsberger AC
    86' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Eliel Peretz

    Foul

  13. Wolfsberger AC
    90' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Kofler

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat CSKA Moscow Wolfsberger AC
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 73% 60%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 510 316
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 371 191
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • D. Vizinger's early goal in the 22nd minute set the tone for Wolfsberger AC, giving them a lead they would not relinquish.
  • Despite CSKA Moscow making multiple substitutions to press for an equalizer, the team could not break through Wolfsberger AC's resolute defense.