Match report
Qarabag Defeats Olimpija Ljubljana 2-0 in Europa League
Olimpija Ljubljana
0–2
FT
Qarabag
Aug 24, 2023
Qarabag dominated from start to finish as they defeated Olimpija Ljubljana 2-0 in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Azerbaijani side found the back of the net twice, courtesy of Kevin Medina and Leandro Andrade, while Olimpija struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Olimpija Ljubljana 0–2 Qarabag
- • Kevin Medina scored the opening goal for Qarabag in the 32nd minute, assisted by Y. Benzia
- • Leandro Andrade secured Qarabag's second goal at the 44th minute with an assist from R. Xhixha
- • Olimpija Ljubljana received multiple yellow cards throughout the match: Agustín Doffo (22'), T. Elsnik (+1'), and David Sualehe (55' & +4') who was later sent off with a red card in injury time
Lineups
Olimpija Ljubljana
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 69 M. Vidovšek (G)
- 2 Jorge Silva (D)
- 14 M. Ratnik (D)
- 16 A. Muhamedbegović (D)
- 3 David Sualehe (D)
- 19 S. Sešlar (M)
- 34 A. Doffo (M)
- 10 T. Elšnik (M)
- 99 Rui Pedro (F)
- 11 S. Fadida (M)
- 37 Pedro Lucas (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Diogo Pinto
- 20 N. Motika
- 9 M. Nukić
- 8 J. Lasickas
- 33 N. Gavrić
- 22 D. Pintol
- 31 Ž. Mauricio
- 77 A. Jakupović
- 43 A. Krefl
- 15 M. Ristić
- 6 M. Karamatić
Qarabag
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 L. Gugeshashvili (G)
- 27 T. Bayramov (D)
- 13 B. Mustafazadə (D)
- 81 K. Medina (D)
- 44 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
- 6 Júlio Romão (M)
- 8 M. Janković (M)
- 15 Leandro Andrade (M)
- 7 Y. Benzia (M)
- 10 A. Zoubir (M)
- 19 R. Xhixha (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Matheus Silva
- 18 Juninho
- 17 H. Keyta
- 11 A. Diakhaby
- 5 M. Medvedev
- 1 Ş. Məhəmmədəliyev
- 83 N. Quliyev
- 99 A. Lunev
- 4 R. Məmmədov
- 20 R. Almeyda
Timeline
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22' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardAgustín Doffo
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28' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardJ. Romao
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32' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalKevin Medina · Assist: Y. Benzia
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44' Qarabag Goal · Normal GoalLeandro Andrade · Assist: R. Xhixha
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45'+1 Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardT. Elsnik
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55' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardDavid Sualehe
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58' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardS. Sešlar
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59' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Fadida · On: D. Pinto
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72' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sešlar · On: N. Motika
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72' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 3Off: Pedro Lucas · On: M. Nukić
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73' Qarabag Card · Yellow CardLuka Gugeshashvili
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75' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Benzia · On: Matheus Silva
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75' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2Off: Leandro Andrade · On: Juninho Vieira
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84' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Bayramov · On: A. Diakhaby
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84' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Xhixha · On: H. Keyta
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88' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Cəfərquliyev · On: M. Medvedev
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90'+4 Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardDavid Sualehe
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90'+4 Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Red CardDavid Sualehe
Match Stats
| Stat | Olimpija Ljubljana | Qarabag |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kevin Medina's goal at the 32nd minute shifted momentum in favor of Qarabag, putting pressure on Olimpija Ljubljana.
- ▸ Leandro Andrade doubled Qarabag's lead with a goal just before halftime, effectively sealing the match for their team.