Match report

Linfield 0-2 FC Zurich: Europa League Clash Ends with Swiss Triumph

Linfield
Linfield
0–2
FT
FC Zurich
FC Zurich
Aug 4, 2022

FC Zurich secured a dominant victory over Linfield in the UEFA Europa League with goals from A. Tosin and W. Gnonto. The Swiss side's early goal by Tosin in the 8th minute set the tone, while Gnonto added another in the 64th minute to seal the win. Despite Linfield's efforts and multiple substitutions, FC Zurich maintained control throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Linfield 0-2 FC Zurich
  • • Goals: A. Tosin (8'), W. Gnonto (64') for FC Zurich
  • • Yellow Cards: Ben Hall, S. Roscoe-Byrne, Cammy Palmer for Linfield; L. Kamberi, D. Avdijaj for FC Zurich

Lineups

Linfield

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Johns (G)
  • 18 D. Finlayson (D)
  • 15 B. Hall (D)
  • 2 S. Roscoe-Byrne (D)
  • 16 M. Clarke (D)
  • 22 J. Mulgrew
  • 5 C. Shields (M)
  • 20 S. Fallon (M)
  • 8 K. McClean (F)
  • 23 E. Vertainen (F)
  • 14 R. McDaid (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Cooper
  • 35 C. Palmer
  • 10 J. Stewart
  • 17 C. McKee
  • 19 E. Devine
  • 51 D. Walsh
  • 52 M. Williamson
  • 31 N. Quinn
  • 25 C. Pepper
  • 53 J. Archer
  • 34 A. Clarke
  • 4 M. Newberry

FC Zurich

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 Y. Brecher (G)
  • 2 L. Kamberi (D)
  • 31 M. Kryeziu (D)
  • 6 F. Aliti (D)
  • 19 N. Boranijašević (M)
  • 17 C. Conde (M)
  • 10 A. Marchesano (M)
  • 8 O. Selnæs (M)
  • 11 J. Okita (F)
  • 22 W. Gnonto (F)
  • 15 A. Tosin (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 K. Mets
  • 16 M. Hornschuh
  • 23 F. Rohner
  • 18 D. Avdijaj
  • 7 B. Krasniqi
  • 34 G. De Nitti
  • 33 S. Seiler
  • 39 A. Gogia
  • 1 Ž. Kostadinović
  • 27 S. Hodža
  • 4 B. Omeragić
  • 35 I. Sauter

Timeline

  1. FC Zurich
    8' FC Zurich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tosin · Assist: A. Marchesano
  2. Linfield
    14' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    Ben Hall
  3. FC Zurich
    41' FC Zurich Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kamberi
  4. Linfield
    53' Linfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. McDaid · On: Joel Cooper
  5. FC Zurich
    62' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Okita · On: K. Mets
  6. FC Zurich
    62' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Selnæs · On: Marc Hornschuh
  7. FC Zurich
    64' FC Zurich Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Gnonto · Assist: C. Condé
  8. Linfield
    68' Linfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mulgrew · On: Cammy Palmer
  9. Linfield
    68' Linfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. McClean · On: J. Stewart
  10. Linfield
    68' Linfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Vertainen · On: C. McKee
  11. FC Zurich
    72' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Tosin · On: F. Rohner
  12. FC Zurich
    72' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Marchesano · On: D. Avdijaj
  13. Linfield
    84' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    S. Roscoe-Byrne
  14. FC Zurich
    85' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Gnonto · On: B. Krasniqi
  15. FC Zurich
    87' FC Zurich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Avdijaj
  16. Linfield
    87' Linfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matthew Clarke · On: E. Devine
  17. Linfield
    90' Linfield Card · Yellow Card
    Cammy Palmer

Match Stats

Stat Linfield FC Zurich
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 9
Corners 7 0
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Tosin in the 8th minute gave FC Zurich a strong lead and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ W. Gnonto's second goal in the 64th minute further solidified FC Zurich’s control, despite Linfield's late-game substitutions.