Match report

Slavia Praha Defeats Zorya Luhansk 2–0 in UEFA Europa League

Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha
2–0
FT
Zorya Luhansk
Zorya Luhansk
Aug 24, 2023

In an impressive display of strength, Slavia Praha defeated Zorya Luhansk by a score of 2–0 in the UEFA Europa League. This victory showcases Slavia's dominance as they capitalized on numerous opportunities against a struggling Zorya lineup that was plagued with disciplinary issues.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Slavia Praha 2–0 Zorya Luhansk
  • • Goals by M. Tijani (81') and L. Masopust (90'+4)
  • • Zorya Luhansk had five players booked, including Kyrylo Dryshlyuk, E. Guerrero, Arsenii Batahov, O. Yatsyk, and Mykyta Turbaievskyi
  • • Slavia Praha made multiple tactical substitutions in the second half

Lineups

Slavia Praha

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Kolář (G)
  • 8 L. Masopust (M)
  • 27 T. Vlček (D)
  • 3 T. Holeš (D)
  • 21 D. Douděra (M)
  • 10 C. Zafeiris (M)
  • 23 P. Ševčík (M)
  • 17 L. Provod (M)
  • 35 M. Jurásek (M)
  • 13 M. Chytil (F)
  • 26 I. Schranz (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 V. Jurečka
  • 14 M. van Buren
  • 24 B. Ogungbayi
  • 9 M. Tijani
  • 6 C. Wallem
  • 31 J. Sirotník
  • 29 M. Tomič
  • 18 J. Bořil
  • 28 A. Mandous
  • 25 J. Hromada
  • 4 A. Ousou
  • 55 D. Toula

Zorya Luhansk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Turbaevskyi (G)
  • 70 I. Kyryukhantsev (D)
  • 55 Jordan (D)
  • 44 A. Batagov (D)
  • 74 I. Snurnitsyn (D)
  • 5 O. Yatsyk (M)
  • 15 K. Dryshlyuk (M)
  • 9 D. Myshnov (M)
  • 7 D. Antyukh (F)
  • 39 E. Guerrero (F)
  • 47 R. Vantukh (D)

Substitutes

  • 22 P. Mićin
  • 20 V. Churko
  • 17 I. Gorbach
  • 19 V. Bugay
  • 11 D. Alefirenko
  • 3 A. Bol
  • 36 A. Zhylkin
  • 8 O. Khakhlyov
  • 10 D. Nagnoynyi
  • 6 I. Gulko
  • 1 O. Saputin
  • 16 V. Voloshyn

Timeline

  1. Zorya Luhansk
    7' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    Kyrylo Dryshlyuk
  2. Zorya Luhansk
    44' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    E. Guerrero
  3. Zorya Luhansk
    46' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Myshnov · On: P. Mićin
  4. Zorya Luhansk
    50' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    Arsenii Batahov
  5. Zorya Luhansk
    57' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    O. Yatsyk
  6. Slavia Praha
    57' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Schranz · On: V. Jurečka
  7. Slavia Praha
    58' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jurasek · On: M. van Buren
  8. Zorya Luhansk
    62' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    Mykyta Turbaievskyi
  9. Slavia Praha
    68' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Provod · On: B. Ogungbayi
  10. Slavia Praha
    68' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Chytil · On: M. Tijani
  11. Zorya Luhansk
    77' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Yatsyk · On: V. Churko
  12. Slavia Praha
    81' Slavia Praha Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tijani · Assist: P. Ševčík
  13. Zorya Luhansk
    82' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Antyukh · On: I. Gorbach
  14. Zorya Luhansk
    82' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Guerrero · On: V. Bugay
  15. Zorya Luhansk
    86' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Kyryukhantsev · On: D. Alefirenko
  16. Slavia Praha
    88' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Doudera · On: C. Wallem
  17. Slavia Praha
    90'+4 Slavia Praha Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Masopust · Assist: B. Ogungbayi

Match Stats

Stat Slavia Praha Zorya Luhansk
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 8
Corners 9 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 10 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 10
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted significantly when M. Tijani scored at 81', giving Slavia a crucial lead over Zorya Luhansk, who were already facing numerous yellow cards.
  • ▸ L. Masopust's goal in injury time (90'+4) sealed the victory for Slavia Praha and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from Zorya.