Match report

Fenerbahçe Defeats AEK Larnaca 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

AEK Larnaca
AEK Larnaca
1–2
FT
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
Oct 13, 2022

In an intense UEFA Europa League encounter, Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe narrowly edged out AEK Larnaca with a final score of 2-1. João Pedro's early goal and Batshuayi's late penalty sealed the win for Fenerbahçe despite Ivo Trichkovski's equalizer from the spot.

Key Facts

  • • João Pedro scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Ezgjan Alioski.
  • • Ivo Trichkovski leveled for AEK Larnaca with a penalty kick at the 52nd minute following a VAR review.
  • • Batshuayi's penalty secured Fenerbahçe’s victory at the 80th minute.
  • • Ángel García was shown a red card in the 84th minute for AEK Larnaca, leaving them with ten men.

Lineups

AEK Larnaca

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Pirić (G)
  • 16 R. Rosales (D)
  • 15 H. Miličević (D)
  • 4 N. Tomović (D)
  • 14 Ángel García (D)
  • 6 Oier (M)
  • 7 Gus Ledes (M)
  • 66 R. Mamas (M)
  • 11 I. Faraj (F)
  • 10 I. Trichkovski (F)
  • 51 O. Altman (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 G. Naoum
  • 19 V. Olatunji
  • 17 Pere Pons
  • 12 Rafael Lopes
  • 3 Mikel González
  • 24 K. Christoforou
  • 21 N. Englezou
  • 38 I. Toumpas
  • 30 H. Andreou
  • 25 M. Gordić

Fenerbahçe

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bayındır (G)
  • 4 S. Aziz (D)
  • 2 Gustavo Henrique (D)
  • 41 A. Szalai (D)
  • 7 F. Kadıoğlu (M)
  • 10 A. Güler (M)
  • 80 İ. Yüksek (M)
  • 18 Lincoln (M)
  • 6 E. Alioski (M)
  • 20 João Pedro (F)
  • 9 D. Rossi (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Osayi-Samuel
  • 13 E. Valencia
  • 23 M. Batshuayi-Atunga
  • 27 Miguel Crespo
  • 17 İ. Kahveci
  • 70 İ. Eğribayat
  • 54 E. Çetin
  • 94 Y. Demir
  • 99 E. Mor

Timeline

  1. Fenerbahçe
    16' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro Galvão · Assist: Ezgjan Alioski
  2. Fenerbahçe
    33' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Guler

    Foul

  3. AEK Larnaca
    38' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    Ángel García

    Foul

  4. AEK Larnaca
    41' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mamas

    Foul

  5. Fenerbahçe
    43' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Lincoln

    Foul

  6. AEK Larnaca
    49' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    I. Trichkovski

    Argument

  7. AEK Larnaca
    50' AEK Larnaca Var · Penalty confirmed
    O. Altman
  8. AEK Larnaca
    52' AEK Larnaca Goal · Penalty
    I. Trichkovski
  9. AEK Larnaca
    64' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mamas · On: G. Naoum
  10. Fenerbahçe
    67' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    S. Aziz

    Foul

  11. Fenerbahçe
    68' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ezgjan Alioski · On: Bright Osayi-Samuel
  12. Fenerbahçe
    69' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Pedro Galvão · On: Enner Valencia
  13. Fenerbahçe
    69' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Guler · On: M. Batshuayi
  14. AEK Larnaca
    75' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Altman · On: V. Olatunji
  15. AEK Larnaca
    75' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ledes Gustavo · On: P. Pons
  16. AEK Larnaca
    75' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Trichkovski · On: Rafael Lopes
  17. Fenerbahçe
    76' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lincoln · On: Miguel Crespo
  18. Fenerbahçe
    80' Fenerbahçe Goal · Penalty
    M. Batshuayi
  19. AEK Larnaca
    82' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Oier · On: Mikel González
  20. AEK Larnaca
    84' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    Ángel García

    Foul

  21. AEK Larnaca
    84' AEK Larnaca Card · Red Card
    Ángel García

    Foul

  22. Fenerbahçe
    88' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Henrique

    Off the ball foul

  23. Fenerbahçe
    90'+2 Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Rossi · On: I. C. Kahveci
  24. AEK Larnaca
    90'+5 AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pons

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AEK Larnaca Fenerbahçe
Fouls 18 19
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 281 424
Yellow Cards 7 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 213 360
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fenerbahçe took an early lead when João Pedro scored in the 16th minute, which boosted their morale and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ AEK Larnaca leveled with a penalty at halftime thanks to Ivo Trichkovski’s accurate kick. This gave them hope of stealing points from Fenerbahçe.
  • ▸ Batshuayi's second penalty in the 80th minute was crucial, securing Fenerbahçe's victory and putting pressure on AEK Larnaca who were reduced to ten men shortly after.