Match report

Union St. Gilloise Defeats FC Lugano 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise
2–0
FT
FC Lugano
FC Lugano
Aug 24, 2023

In a commanding performance at home, Union St. Gilloise defeated FC Lugano by a score of 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League. Goals from D. Eckert Ayensa (8') and C. Terho (71') secured the victory for the Belgian side. Despite facing yellow cards and making several substitutions to maintain their momentum, Union St. Gilloise managed to hold off FC Lugano's challenges effectively.

Key Facts

  • • Union St. Gilloise 2-0 FC Lugano
  • • D. Eckert Ayensa scored the opening goal in the 8th minute, assisted by M. Rasmussen
  • • C. Terho added a second goal for Union at the 71st minute with an assist from Jean Thierry Lazare Amani
  • • Union St. Gilloise saw D. Eckert Ayensa, K. Mac Allister, and G. Nilsson receive yellow cards
  • • FC Lugano made multiple substitutions in the latter half to try and change their fortune

Lineups

Union St. Gilloise

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Moris (G)
  • 5 K. Mac Allister (D)
  • 16 C. Burgess (D)
  • 28 K. Machida (D)
  • 17 C. Terho (F)
  • 4 M. Rasmussen (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 23 Cameron Puertas (M)
  • 10 L. Lapoussin (M)
  • 8 L. Amani (M)
  • 9 D. Eckert Ayensa (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 G. Nilsson
  • 27 N. Sadiki
  • 48 F. Leysen
  • 21 L. Pirard
  • 14 J. Imbrechts
  • 11 H. Teklab
  • 19 G. François
  • 35 N. Huygevelde
  • 3 V. Boone
  • 7 E. Kabangu
  • 85 A. Dony

FC Lugano

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Saipi (G)
  • 34 A. Arigoni (D)
  • 4 K. Hajrizi (D)
  • 5 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 23 M. Valenzuela (D)
  • 14 J. Sabbatini (M)
  • 16 A. Grgić (M)
  • 11 R. Steffen (M)
  • 25 U. Bislimi (M)
  • 10 M. Bottani (F)
  • 9 Ž. Celar (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Espinoza
  • 21 Y. Cimignani
  • 29 H. Mahmoud
  • 7 R. Macek
  • 19 S. Vladi
  • 17 L. Mai
  • 22 A. El Wafi
  • 26 Martim Marques
  • 27 B. Babic
  • 90 S. Deana
  • 99 D. Mina

Timeline

  1. Union St. Gilloise
    8' Union St. Gilloise Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Eckert Ayensa · Assist: M. Rasmussen
  2. Union St. Gilloise
    42' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    D. Eckert Ayensa
  3. FC Lugano
    65' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Arigoni · On: J. Espinoza
  4. Union St. Gilloise
    66' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Eckert Ayensa · On: G. Nilsson
  5. Union St. Gilloise
    66' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rasmussen · On: N. Sadiki
  6. Union St. Gilloise
    67' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mac Allister
  7. Union St. Gilloise
    71' Union St. Gilloise Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Terho · Assist: Jean Thierry Lazare Amani
  8. FC Lugano
    76' FC Lugano Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Sabbatini
  9. FC Lugano
    76' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bottani · On: Y. Cimignani
  10. FC Lugano
    76' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Sabbatini · On: M. Belhadj
  11. FC Lugano
    77' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Uran Bislimi · On: R. Macek
  12. FC Lugano
    84' FC Lugano subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Celar · On: S. Vladi
  13. Union St. Gilloise
    90'+1 Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lapoussin · On: F. Leysen
  14. Union St. Gilloise
    90'+6 Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    G. Nilsson

Match Stats

Stat Union St. Gilloise FC Lugano
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union St. Gilloise took an early lead through D. Eckert Ayensa's goal, which set a positive tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by C. Terho in the 71st minute was crucial as it provided Union with a comfortable cushion, ensuring they maintained control over the game.