Match report

Slovan Bratislava Defeats Aris 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
2–1
FT
Aris
Aris
Aug 24, 2023

Slovan Bratislava showcased their resilience and tactical acumen to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win against Aris. Goals from M. Tolic and D. Strelec laid the foundation for the victory in what was a competitive UEFA Europa League match.

Key Facts

  • • Slovan Bratislava defeated Aris 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • M. Tolic scored the opening goal at minute 34, assisted by J. Kucka.
  • • D. Strelec netted the second for Slovan Bratislava at minute 57.
  • • Aris managed to pull one back through M. Mayambela's goal at minute 73.

Lineups

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 82 M. Borjan (G)
  • 28 C. Blackman (D)
  • 12 K. Bajrič (D)
  • 6 K. Wimmer (D)
  • 36 Lucas Lovat (D)
  • 33 J. Kucka (M)
  • 20 J. Kankava (M)
  • 24 M. Tolić (M)
  • 13 D. Strelec (F)
  • 18 N. Marcelli (M)
  • 15 M. Abubakari (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 T. Barseghyan
  • 23 S. Zuberu
  • 7 V. Weiss
  • 88 K. Savvidīs
  • 27 M. Vojtko
  • 31 M. Trnovský
  • 26 F. Lichý
  • 4 G. Kashia
  • 35 A. Hrdina
  • 3 U. Agbo
  • 25 L. Pauschek
  • 5 R. Križan

Aris

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Vaná (G)
  • 6 E. Boakye (D)
  • 5 A. Moucketou-Moussounda (D)
  • 20 S. Yago (D)
  • 3 Caju (D)
  • 23 K. Struski (M)
  • 37 J. Szöke (M)
  • 14 Y. Gomis (F)
  • 21 M. Mayambela (F)
  • 80 S. Babicka (M)
  • 7 L. Bengtsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 66 J. Montnor
  • 31 F. Brorsson
  • 22 V. Nikolić
  • 11 M. Stępiński
  • 8 M. Brown
  • 10 M. Špoljarić
  • 12 A. Dimitriou
  • 90 E. Sofroniou
  • 72 S. Urošević
  • 78 K. Chrysostomou

Timeline

  1. Slovan Bratislava
    21' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Lovat
  2. Slovan Bratislava
    34' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tolic · Assist: J. Kucka
  3. Aris
    35' Aris subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Babicka · On: J. Montnor
  4. Slovan Bratislava
    45'+6 Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    Jaba Kankava
  5. Aris
    46' Aris subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alex Moussounda · On: Franz Brorsson
  6. Aris
    46' Aris subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Struski · On: V. Nikolić
  7. Slovan Bratislava
    54' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kucka
  8. Slovan Bratislava
    57' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Strelec
  9. Aris
    63' Aris subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bengtsson · On: M. Stępiński
  10. Slovan Bratislava
    67' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Strelec · On: Tigran Barseghyan
  11. Aris
    69' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    M. Stępiński
  12. Aris
    72' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    V. Nikolić
  13. Aris
    73' Aris Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mayambela
  14. Aris
    77' Aris subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Szöke · On: M. Brown
  15. Slovan Bratislava
    78' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Marcelli · On: Sharani Zuberu
  16. Aris
    82' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    Caju
  17. Slovan Bratislava
    88' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Abubakari · On: V. j. Weiss
  18. Slovan Bratislava
    88' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tolic · On: K. Savvidīs
  19. Aris
    90' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    M. Brown

Match Stats

Stat Slovan Bratislava Aris
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 6 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 6 5
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card received by Lucas Lovat of Slovan Bratislava at the 21st minute set a cautionary tone for the match.
  • ▸ Slovan Bratislava's two quick goals in the first half (34th and 57th minutes) gave them a commanding lead, turning the momentum firmly in their favor.