Match report
Olympiakos Piraeus Defeats TSC Backa Topola 5-2 in Europa League
Olympiakos Piraeus
5–2
FT
TSC Backa Topola
Dec 14, 2023
Olympiakos Piraeus held off a resilient TSC Backa Topola to secure a convincing 5-2 win in the UEFA Europa League. Goals from Ayoub El Kaabi, Daniel Podence's brace, an own goal from V. Ilić, and Y. El Arabi's late effort sealed the victory for Olympiakos Piraeus.
Key Facts
- • Ayoub El Kaabi scored in the 21st minute.
- • Daniel Podence scored two goals at minutes 40 and 42.
- • TSC Backa Topola's own goal by V. Ilić occurred in the 46th minute.
- • I. Đakovac scored for TSC Backa Topola in the 48th minute, followed by A. Ćirković’s goal at the 60th minute after Nemanja Kuveljić was sent off.
- • Y. El Arabi added to Olympiakos' lead with a goal at the 67th minute.
Lineups
Olympiakos Piraeus
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Paschalakis (G)
- 23 Rodinei (D)
- 45 P. Retsos (D)
- 74 A. Ntoi (D)
- 3 F. Ortega (D)
- 32 S. Hezze (M)
- 4 M. Camara (M)
- 7 K. Fortounis (M)
- 19 G. Masouras (M)
- 56 Daniel Podence (M)
- 9 A. El Kaabi (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Y. El-Arabi
- 21 Pep Biel
- 15 S. Alexandropoulos
- 20 João Carvalho
- 27 O. Richards
- 99 T. Papadoudis
- 8 Iborra
- 18 Quini
- 88 K. Tzolakis
- 22 S. Jovetić
- 98 O. Solbakken
TSC Backa Topola
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 12 V. Ilić (G)
- 29 M. Cvetković (D)
- 44 V. Krstić (D)
- 18 N. Stojić (D)
- 4 J. Ćalušić (D)
- 30 N. Petrović (D)
- 35 I. Đakovac (M)
- 7 M. Radin (M)
- 21 N. Kuveljić (M)
- 9 U. Milovanović (F)
- 32 A. Ćirković (F)
Substitutes
- 97 M. Rakonjac
- 37 M. Vulić
- 88 B. Sós
- 14 P. Stanić
- 77 J. Vlalukin
- 1 N. Simić
- 23 N. Jorgić
- 27 M. Pantović
- 10 M. Mirchevski
- 17 G. Antonić
Timeline
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21' Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Normal GoalAyoub El Kaabi · Assist: Rodinei -
30' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow CardN. KuveljićFoul
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40' Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Normal GoalDaniel Podence · Assist: K. Fortounis -
42' Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Normal GoalDaniel Podence · Assist: K. Fortounis -
46' Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Own GoalV. Ilić -
48' TSC Backa Topola Goal · Normal GoalI. Đakovac -
50' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow CardM. RadinFoul
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55' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 1Off: U. Milovanovic · On: M. Rakonjac -
55' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Radin · On: M. Vulić -
55' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 3Off: Nemanja Petrović · On: B. Sós -
60' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow CardN. KuveljićFoul
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60' TSC Backa Topola Card · Red CardN. KuveljićFoul
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60' TSC Backa Topola Goal · Normal GoalA. Ćirković · Assist: I. Đakovac -
64' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 1Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: Y. El Arabi -
64' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 2Off: Giorgos Masouras · On: Pep Biel -
67' Olympiakos Piraeus Goal · Normal GoalY. El Arabi · Assist: K. Fortounis -
72' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Fortounis · On: Sotiris Alexandropoulos -
72' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ćirković · On: P. Stanic -
73' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Hezze · On: João Carvalho -
75' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow CardB. SósFoul
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81' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow CardV. KrstićFoul
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86' Olympiakos Piraeus subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Camara · On: O. Richards -
87' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 5Off: Josip Ćalušić · On: J. Vlalukin
Match Stats
| Stat | Olympiakos Piraeus | TSC Backa Topola |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 599 | 329 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| xG | 2.43 | 1.33 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Accurate Passes | 519 | 259 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned decisively in favor of Olympiakos Piraeus when Nemanja Kuveljić was shown a red card in the 60th minute, reducing TSC Backa Topola to ten men.
- ▸ Olympiakos' quick-fire goals from Daniel Podence and an own goal by V. Ilić established a commanding lead before the half-hour mark.