Match report
FC Zurich Defeats Linfield 3-0 in UEFA Europa League
FC Zurich
3–0
FT
Linfield
Aug 11, 2022
FC Zurich secured a commanding victory over Linfield in the UEFA Europa League with a 3-0 win, courtesy of two goals by D. Avdijaj and one from I. Santini. The match highlighted FC Zurich's superior play as they dominated Linfield throughout.
Key Facts
- • FC Zurich defeated Linfield 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
- • D. Avdijaj scored twice at minutes 11 and 25, assisted by A. Marchesano and Adrián Guerrero respectively.
- • I. Santini netted the third goal for FC Zurich at minute 84, with an assist from F. Rohner.
- • Linfield received three yellow cards from Cammy Palmer (33'), Joel Cooper (59'), and K. McClean (65').
- • FC Zurich made several substitutions to maintain their momentum: C. Condé for Marc Hornschuh at 46', N. Boranijašević for B. Krasniqi at 66', O. Selnés for B. Džemaili at 74', and A. Marchesano for I. Santini at 75'.
Lineups
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)
- 3 Adrián Guerrero (M)
- 15 A. Tosin (F)
- 18 D. Avdijaj (F)
Substitutes
- 16 M. Hornschuh
- 7 B. Krasniqi
- 23 F. Rohner
- 21 B. Džemaili
- 9 I. Santini
- 28 K. Mets
- 22 W. Gnonto
- 4 B. Omeragić
- 34 G. De Nitti
- 33 S. Seiler
- 11 J. Okita
- 1 Ž. Kostadinović
Linfield
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 C. Johns (G)
- 18 D. Finlayson (D)
- 4 M. Newberry (D)
- 2 S. Roscoe-Byrne (D)
- 16 M. Clarke (D)
- 25 C. Pepper (M)
- 22 J. Mulgrew
- 35 C. Palmer (M)
- 8 K. McClean (F)
- 17 C. McKee (F)
- 9 J. Cooper (F)
Substitutes
- 23 E. Vertainen
- 19 E. Devine
- 34 A. Clarke
- 53 J. Archer
- 7 K. Millar
- 20 S. Fallon
- 15 B. Hall
- 5 C. Shields
- 14 R. McDaid
- 52 M. Williamson
- 51 D. Walsh
Timeline
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11' FC Zurich Goal · Normal GoalD. Avdijaj · Assist: A. Marchesano
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25' FC Zurich Goal · Normal GoalD. Avdijaj · Assist: Adrián Guerrero
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33' Linfield Card · Yellow CardCammy Palmer
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46' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Condé · On: Marc Hornschuh
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46' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Avdijaj · On: B. Krasniqi
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59' Linfield Card · Yellow CardJoel Cooper
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62' FC Zurich Card · Yellow CardL. Kamberi
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62' Linfield subst · Substitution 1Off: C. McKee · On: E. Vertainen
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63' Linfield subst · Substitution 2Off: Joel Cooper · On: E. Devine
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65' Linfield Card · Yellow CardK. McClean
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66' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Boranijašević · On: F. Rohner
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74' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Selnæs · On: B. Džemaili
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75' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Marchesano · On: I. Santini
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78' Linfield subst · Substitution 3Off: Cammy Palmer · On: A. Clarke
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80' FC Zurich Card · Yellow CardMarc Hornschuh
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84' FC Zurich Goal · Normal GoalI. Santini · Assist: F. Rohner
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85' Linfield subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Mulgrew · On: Joshua Archer
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85' Linfield subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Pepper · On: K. Millar
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Zurich | Linfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Avdijaj's early goals (11' and 25') set the tone, putting Linfield under significant pressure.
- ▸ FC Zurich maintained their lead with strategic substitutions and strong defensive play, ensuring they secured the victory at the final whistle.