Match report

Rennes Holds Off AEK Larnaca 1-1 in Europa League

Rennes
Rennes
1–1
FT
AEK Larnaca
AEK Larnaca
Nov 3, 2022

Rennes managed to hold off an aggressive AEK Larnaca side in a tightly contested UEFA Europa League match, securing a 1-1 draw. Both teams showcased their tactical prowess but could not break through for the second goal that would have decided the game.

Key Facts

  • • M. Abline scored Rennes' goal in the 17th minute, assisted by B. Bourigeaud.
  • • Rafael Lopes equalized for AEK Larnaca with a goal in the 76th minute.
  • • Both teams received two yellow cards: F. Tait and Mikel González for Rennes and H. Milicevic and R. Rosales for AEK Larnaca.
  • • Rennes made several substitutions, bringing on players like A. Gouiri and D. Doue to maintain their momentum.
  • • AEK Larnaca's late push resulted in three substitutions within a span of four minutes.

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Alemdar (G)
  • 22 L. Assignon (D)
  • 2 J. Rodon (D)
  • 18 J. Belocian (D)
  • 25 B. Meling (D)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 21 L. Majer (M)
  • 20 F. Tait (M)
  • 7 M. Terrier (M)
  • 28 M. Abline (F)
  • 9 A. Kalimuendo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Gouiri
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 33 D. Doué
  • 6 L. Ugochukwu
  • 3 A. Truffert
  • 89 R. Salin
  • 27 H. Traoré
  • 15 C. Wooh
  • 30 S. Mandanda
  • 31 G. Doué
  • 5 A. Theate

AEK Larnaca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Pirić (G)
  • 24 K. Christoforou (D)
  • 15 H. Miličević (D)
  • 4 N. Tomović (D)
  • 14 Ángel García (D)
  • 17 Pere Pons (M)
  • 7 Gus Ledes (M)
  • 16 R. Rosales (M)
  • 66 R. Mamas (M)
  • 45 Á. Gyurcsó (M)
  • 19 V. Olatunji (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Rafael Lopes
  • 3 Mikel González
  • 21 N. Englezou
  • 30 H. Andreou
  • 29 G. Naoum
  • 38 I. Toumpas
  • 41 M. Gonzalez
  • 33 L. Constantine
  • 25 M. Gordić

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    17' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Abline · Assist: B. Bourigeaud
  2. Rennes
    18' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tait

    Foul

  3. AEK Larnaca
    28' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    H. Milicevic

    Foul

  4. Rennes
    56' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Abline · On: A. Gouiri
  5. Rennes
    56' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Terrier · On: J. Doku
  6. Rennes
    63' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: D. Doue
  7. Rennes
    63' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Majer · On: L. Ugochukwu
  8. Rennes
    71' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kalimuendo · On: A. Truffert
  9. AEK Larnaca
    74' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mamas · On: Rafael Lopes
  10. AEK Larnaca
    76' AEK Larnaca Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafael Lopes
  11. AEK Larnaca
    85' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rosales

    Foul

  12. AEK Larnaca
    88' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ledes Gustavo · On: Mikel González
  13. AEK Larnaca
    88' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Á. Gyurcsó · On: N. Englezou
  14. AEK Larnaca
    90'+2 AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Olatunji · On: H. Andreou

Match Stats

Stat Rennes AEK Larnaca
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 516 454
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 1 2
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 425 378
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Abline gave Rennes the momentum they needed, but AEK Larnaca’s resilience and tactical adjustments led to Rafael Lopes’ equalizer in the second half.
  • ▸ AEK Larnaca's late substitutions aimed at boosting their attack after conceding an early goal, which eventually paid off with a hard-fought equalizer.